All Aboard! New Transparency Bill Heading Down the Track
We’re on a roll—like a runaway freight train. This is the third alert in a row that we are bringing on the topic of…
Resources
Is Big Better? The Age-Old Question for Anesthesia Providers
Summary Today’s anesthesia providers have choices insofar as the kind of practice they want to join. Each type of practice has its benefits and…
Holmes Heads to the Hospital: Price Transparency Meets Price Inconsistency
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would have been quite pleased with the story coming out of a respected medical publication this month. It was as…
Understanding the Importance of Medicare Provider Enrollment
Summary Running a successful anesthesia or chronic pain practice is like a juggler who has added one too many balls to his routine. If…
Opening up the Blinds: Transparency Rules for Hospitals
A few months ago, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a fact sheet that outlines process updates the agency is making…
The Significance of Customer Service in Anesthesia
Summary There is a tendency in anesthesia to think that all that matters is consistently good outcomes. Nothing could be further from the truth.…
Transparency Matters: Enhancing RCM Processes in Your Laboratory
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is a crucial aspect of any laboratory’s operations, affecting financial performance and patient satisfaction. However, many labs struggle with inefficient,…
Navigating the Challenges of BPO Implementation in Healthcare Organizations
Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a widely adopted strategy in healthcare that allows providers and facilities to delegate administrative tasks and non-clinical functions to…
Leveraging BPO to Navigate Regulatory Compliance Challenges in Healthcare
The healthcare industry faces increasing pressure to comply with various regulations and standards, such as HIPAA and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical…
The Impact of Outsourcing Revenue Cycle Management on Hospital Operations
Outsourcing revenue cycle management (RCM) is common among hospitals that want to improve financial performance and efficiency. Hospital revenue cycle management involves the processes…
Presurgical Clinics: A Growing Strategy for Anesthesia Practices
Summary Over the years, we have seen a group here or there showing interest in adding a presurgical testing clinic to their array of…
The Importance of Hospital Coding: Maximizing Reimbursements and Compliance
Ensuring accurate coding and compliance reflects your patients’ diagnoses and care and encourages your facility to exceed revenue performance goals. Many hospitals don’t have…
