Linda Ringquist

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Medicare Advantage Cuts Not Only Delayed But Reversed

Summary: CMS has reversed its original proposal to cutback Medicare Advantage plan…

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Providers: Shifting Landscape and Mindset

As a result of the Affordable Care Act as well as other…

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Observation Units: Bridging the Gap Between Inpatient and Outpatient

Summary: What is CMS doing to reduce healthcare costs? CMS has added…

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When It Comes to Denial Management, Qualitative Data Is Your Best Ally

When faced with a denied claim, your first question as a physician,…

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Ready or Not: ICD-10 Will Go Live as Planned Oct. 1st

The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) is moving ahead as planned with…

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Obama Announces Consumers Can Keep Health Insurance Plans 2 More Years

President Obama announced earlier this week that consumers with healthcare plans that…

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Would You Call 911 for a Hangnail?

Summary: Preventable visits to the Emergency Department are a significant source of…

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Reducing Medical Denials Equals Increased Revenue

Summary: How does an organization begin to reverse the downward revenue trend?…

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Are You Braced for 2014 Insurance Premiums? Will You Pay More or Less?

Summary: With 2014 approaching rapidly, do you know how much you will…

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Is Managed Care the Answer to Reduce Medicaid Drug Costs?

Summary: Healthcare costs are continuing to rise. Medicaid continues to expand. What…

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