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Mercyhealth’s revenue cycle benefitted from putting staffers in the right roles
Kimberly Scaccia of Mercyhealth Systems, has focused on her staff since she took on the position as vice president for Revenue Cycle at the health system in March 2020, just as the pandemic was taking hold.
COVID-19 meant sending staff home to work whi…
Hospitals affected by Change cyberattack advised to disconnect from Optum
All healthcare organizations that were disrupted or potentially exposed to Change Healthcare’s cybersecurity incident have been advised to disconnect from Optum.
The American Hospital Association sent out the cybersecurity advisory on Thursday.
Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack
Change Healthcare is experiencing a cyberattack from an outside threat and its experts are working to address the matter, according to a statement from the company.
Healthcare affordability is a top voter issue in the 2024 presidential election
Healthcare affordability, along with inflation, are the top issues voters would like the presidential candidates to discuss heading into the 2024 election, according to a new KFF tracking poll.
Impact Advisors joins Epic’s new Rev Cycle Partners Program
Epic’s new Rev Cycle Partners Program has added Impact Advisors, a healthcare management consulting firm.
The partnership program is designed to help healthcare organizations optimize their use of Epic to improve revenue cycle outcomes.
Impact Advisor…
OIG audit finds millions in MA overpayments for one company over 2 years
A recent audit by the Office of the Inspector General found that a sampled Medicare Advantage organization did not comply with federal requirements for the program.
The OIG reviewed one MA organization, MediGold, and focused on seven groups of high-ris…
Bon Secours Mercy Health and Compassus partner for home care and hospice
Bon Secours Mercy Health has partnered with Compassus on the management of home health and hospice operations.
Bon Secours and Compassus have signed an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture under which Compassus will manage operations for 10 home hea…
Bridging gaps in post-acute care requires technology and interoperability
Post-acute care has emerged as a focus due to the aging baby boomer generation, but technology and interoperability for these facilities lags behind that of hospitals.
BCBS of Louisiana again puts Elevance Health deal on hold
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has again delayed its merger with Elevance Health.
Blue Cross said Wednesday it is withdrawing its filing with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. It is also canceling the policyholder proxy and vote process, …
CMS proposed rule strengthens oversight of Accrediting Organizations
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to bolster oversight of Accrediting Organizations in the Medicare and Medicaid program.
In recent years, CMS has identified several concerns related to Accredit…
