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Most healthcare execs say charge capture is essential, yet 40 percent discuss it once a month or less

One-third discuss charge capture weekly, while 18 percent discuss it twice a month, 8 percent discuss it daily, and 2 percent don’t discuss it at all.

Venture investment in the U.S. and Europe hit a record in 2018, report shows

U.S. healthcare venture fundraising reached $9.6 billion, marking four straight years of healthy activity.

How employers can improve cancer care and costs, based on a National Alliance roadmap

The report identifies gaps in treatment and related benefits administration based on the National Alliance’s annual eValue8 survey of health plans.

Telemedicine may increase patient satisfaction with medical care, say researchers

The model has shown promise in creating new reimbursement streams for providers, as well as in improving the health of rural residents especially.

Medicare’s bundled payment experiment for joint replacements shows moderate savings

The model has resulted in just over a 3 percent reduction in costs, and analysts forecast this will increase as the model matures.

CHS finalizes sale of two South Carolina hospitals in ongoing efforts to address debt

The goal is to reduce the company’s debt, and while it still owns four hospitals in South Carolina, that’s expected to change soon.

Healthcare groups urge Congress to protect patients from surprise billing

The AHA and FAH said they believe a policy solution to resolve such surprise bills should prohibit balance billing and limit patients’ cost-sharing.

Essential elements to consider when choosing an HSA administrator

The administrator’s business goals, the amount of education offered and access allowed, are all factors to take into account.

Rheumatology group urges CMS to use caution when considering IPI drug pricing model

The agency is worried the demonstration program could disrupt patient access to care and exacerbate geographic disparities in access to medical care.

Most Americans think Trump’s border wall funding would be better spent on healthcare, education, infrastructure

While healthcare has slipped in importance in voters’ minds following the midterms, many still think it should be funded over a border wall.