Revenue Cycle Software and Services online marketplace free to healthcare providers Introducing revcyclematch.com, the much-anticipated online platform connecting revenue cycle leaders to future business partners. revcyclematch.com. uses a sophisticated matching program that connects provider based revenue cycle leaders to software and services partners. “Optimizing the revenue cycle process encompasses building effective partnerships,” said April Langford, revcyclematch.com … [Read More...] about revcyclematch.com Reimagines the Healthcare Revenue Cycle Partnership
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New Study Finds Digital Patient Engagement Delivers Cost-Savings in Reduced LOS and Identifying At-Risk Patients
Cutting-edge findings from a new study prove that early, mobile patient engagement from diagnosis through post-care generates significant cost-savings and better patient outcomes. Conducted by a U.S.-based four-hospital system in collaboration with a leading health engagement solutions provider, UbiCare, the study researched over 2,000 patients receiving email and text notifications about their care from diagnosis through recovery when undergoing total hip or knee replacement surgery. … [Read More...] about New Study Finds Digital Patient Engagement Delivers Cost-Savings in Reduced LOS and Identifying At-Risk Patients
HIPAA Tips to Keep Your Healthcare Business from Getting Fined
Since its legislation over twenty years ago, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has received both positive and negative comments. The negative aspect has mostly involved the genuine danger of data breaches. Information that‘s readily available online shows that hacking makes up 23% of HIPAA data breaches. Hiring healthcare workers who will know when to release information and when to withhold data has also been a big challenge. The positive aspect is that you … [Read More...] about HIPAA Tips to Keep Your Healthcare Business from Getting Fined
Marketing – Sales – Outreach – What’s the Difference; Smart Flight Programs Know
Marketing – Sales – Outreach; What’s the Difference By Rich Obertots For clinicians and technicians in Critical Medical Aviation – everyone must be involved to some extent in Outreach. However – is it not the case – that most are highly confused – if not frustrated – if not enraged about just what it is they are to do and how to do it. Is this you? In the soon to be published The Book of Outreach 2019 – you will be provided everything you will ever need to know to be … [Read More...] about Marketing – Sales – Outreach – What’s the Difference; Smart Flight Programs Know
How Health Systems Can Leverage Mobile Apps To Solve Complex Population Health Issues
By Syed S. Shehab, MD Addressing the number preventable cause of U.S. deaths through technology Healthcare systems in the U.S. are challenged with creating a healthier population and providing a better healthcare experience for patients---all while decreasing costs. Despite new strategies, innovations and large-scale policy efforts, there has not been much change when it comes to meeting all three goals in tandem. Establishing an approach to population health seems to be the … [Read More...] about How Health Systems Can Leverage Mobile Apps To Solve Complex Population Health Issues
Is Telemedicine Regulation Catching Up with Remote Drug Needs?
By Clint Watts Over the past few years, the healthcare regulatory complex has been working to support innovation and electronic integration while addressing public concerns like the opioid epidemic. During this same period, Telemedicine has emerged with the potential to fundamentally change the way patients and providers interact. Though they may disagree as to the answer, regulators, enforcement agents, and telemedicine providers are now united in asking how to best prescribe and manage … [Read More...] about Is Telemedicine Regulation Catching Up with Remote Drug Needs?
End-of-Life Planning: 4 Steps for Covering the Healthcare Cost Patients Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2019
By Katrina Hernandez When planning for retirement, many imagine a work-free life, fueled by tee times and vacations. However, for older adults dealing with the stress of rising medical costs and debt, this is far from reality. In fact, the 2018 Retirement Confidence Survey shows American retirees’ confidence in their ability to afford medical and long-term care expenses has decreased significantly in recent years, with four in 10 retirees reporting their health expenses being much higher … [Read More...] about End-of-Life Planning: 4 Steps for Covering the Healthcare Cost Patients Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2019
Amy the Experienced Yet Frustrated Outreaching Flight Nurse; Soon She’ll Have The Book of Outreach 2019 to Help
“I’m failing at this! I got into flight medicine to treat critically injured and ill patients. Now my base manager tells me I must do Outreach. She said that Outreach is the new ‘Enterprise Skill-Set’ critical to our success just like Safety/AMRM and clinical competency.” “I understand why’s it’s essential. I know we need to have individuals at hospitals, EMS/Fire agencies, and Emergency Services Dispatch Centers making flight requests to us or there are no flights. If there are no … [Read More...] about Amy the Experienced Yet Frustrated Outreaching Flight Nurse; Soon She’ll Have The Book of Outreach 2019 to Help
Home Tweaks for Senior Living is Not Just a ‘Phase’
“Aging in style” could be a trend to lure seniors to premier living at Providence Point, yet, in reality, it is a movement for those headed to retirement. In fact, architects are creating smart home technologies that are assisting with convenience and health monitoring, as well as socialization support, which are becoming more needed for daily living. Staff of RLPS Architects, a full-service architectural and interior design firm, are continually attending conferences, referencing industry … [Read More...] about Home Tweaks for Senior Living is Not Just a ‘Phase’
Moving the Needle with Personalized Patient Payment Plans
By David Shelton When a patient presents an insurance card at registration, both the provider organization and patient assume they are past what has become one of the most difficult conversations in healthcare: how the bill will be paid. Unfortunately for many insured patients, especially those with serious illnesses, their financial troubles and the provider’s difficulties collecting may have just begun. The financial realities of serious illness Seriously ill … [Read More...] about Moving the Needle with Personalized Patient Payment Plans