Claims reimbursement
Providers rely on payer reimbursement to cover the costs of providing healthcare services. Without timely and complete reimbursement, providers may struggle to maintain operations. Effective claims management helps to reduce errors and minimize fraud risk while streamlining the reimbursement process to decrease denials.
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06 Nov 2026
New CMS rule ties Medicare billing privileges to owners’ misconduct
The rule targets providers owned by companies with violations in other programs and requires reenrollment for home health and hospice providers following a major ownership change. Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2026
Medicare will cut billions from 340B, expand site-neutral payments in 2027
Regulators finalized a rule Wednesday that would slash payments for drugs in the controversial 340B program and equalize some payments between care sites. Hospitals railed against the rule. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2018
Artificial Intelligence Ensures Payer, Provider Pay Covers Costs
Gateway Health Plan is using artificial intelligence to improve its risk adjustment programs, which ensure the payer and its providers receive reimbursement that covers a patient’s total cost of care. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2018
Overcoming the Top Challenges of Claims Denial Management Audits
Increasing efficiency and improving revenue are top priorities for health care providers with a big focus on improving prior authorizations and eligibility before an episode of care. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2017
4 Strategies for Merit-Based Incentive Payment System Success
Eligible clinicians can prevent a Merit-Based Incentive Payment System penalty in 2017 by selecting the right measures and engaging their vendors and physicians. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2017
Maximizing Revenue Through Clinical Documentation Improvement
A strong revenue cycle rests on accurate, timely data. Clinical documentation improvement offers an opportunity to improve coding and maximize reimbursement. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2017
Cancer Care Costs 60% Higher at Hospitals Vs Independent Orgs
Cancer care costs for chemotherapy and physician visits are significantly less at independent community oncology practices, a study showed. Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2017
Key Strategies for Succeeding with Healthcare Bundled Payments
In order to succeed with healthcare bundled payments, providers must engage post-acute care providers, leverage data analytics, and improve their patient engagement strategies. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2017
3 Challenges Providers Face with Healthcare Bundled Payments
The top challenges of healthcare bundled payments include achieving scale, leveraging post-acute care resources, and managing uncontrollable costs. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2017
The Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement
Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement models vary according to federal and state regulations, but both are striving to embrace value-based reimbursement. Continue Reading
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11 May 2017
3 Best Practices for Hospital Claim Denials Management
Implementing claim denials management best practices is key to ensuring hospitals maximize claims reimbursement revenue and prevent denials. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2017
Top 4 Claims Denial Management Challenges Impacting Revenue
Common claims denial management obstacles for providers include quantifying denial rates, using manual processes, receiving preventable denials, and appealing claims. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2016
How to Maximize Revenue with Improved Claims Denials Management
Enhancing claim denials management strategies can help providers recoup lost healthcare revenue and maximize reimbursements. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2016
4 Medical Billing Issues Affecting Healthcare Revenue Cycle
Addressing these four common medical billing challenges can have a positive impact on the healthcare revenue cycle. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2016
Defining the Top 10 Terms of Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
MACRA, MIPS, accountable care, and supply chain management are among the top terms used by healthcare revenue cycle pros. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2016
Key Ways to Improve Claims Management and Reimbursement in the Healthcare Revenue Cycle
To keep pace with changes to healthcare reimbursement, hospitals and healthcare organization need to reduce inefficiency in revenue cycle management. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2015
3 Strategies to Improve Healthcare Supply Chain Management
The evolution and progression of supply chain and reimbursement tactics and procedures within the healthcare industry serves as a keen present focal point. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2015
Quantify Denial Rates for Smooth Revenue Cycle Management
The ability to swiftly and economically scrub claims and quantify denial rates is critical to ensure smooth revenue cycle management. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2015
What Steps Comprise the Life Cycle of a Medical Claim?
It is important to recognize and distinguish each stage from the other within the total life cycle of a medical claim to decrease errors and cost. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2014
Examining Differences Between Medicare, Medicaid Reimbursement
While Medicare and Medicaid are similar programs, there are different challenges when it comes to reimbursement. Continue Reading