Medicare Penalties Rising Medicare Penalties RisingFor the third year in a row, Medicare will be increasing the percent penalty for hospitals who have high readmission rates: up…
Starting October 1st, there will be a year long reporting cycle implemented for those healthcare organizations that still need to attest to Meaningful Use Stage 2. One reason…
Healthcare IT: Is Your Data Safe? A month into 2015 and it’s already become apparent that it’s going to be a big year for healthcare IT.…
When we look at healthcare payment reform, and our move away from fee-for-service
Avoid Denied Claims By...Avoiding Deniable Claims?It might seem painfully obvious, but when it comes to denial management, the best way to avoid denied claims is to make…
As healthcare organizations continue to make the leap to Accountable Care status, post-conversion optimization services will be in demand. Those who made the transition over the last…
What is Pharmacy Compounding? As healthcare focuses more on patient-centered care and personalization, the popularity of compounding medications is likely to rise accordingly. What is Pharmacy Compounding?…
You often hear the terms “peer review”, “independent medical review”, “hospital peer review” and “medical peer review” thrown around and you might be wondering what the difference…
The Joint Commission’s review (TJC) is one of the most stressful times for any hospital. You never know the exact day that they’ll show up, but you’ll…
How Does Outsourcing Save Money? When we talk about outsourcing, the first defense that’s likely to surface is, “won’t that cost more money?” Hospitals frequently make the…
