Category: Healthcare Finance News

HHS unwraps long-awaited new information blocking rule

Healthcare providers and plans need to implement open data sharing technologies to support transitions of care as patients move between plan types.

How telemedicine can be improved to better capitalize on efficiencies

While the technology is maturing, there are still quality gaps that can be achieved by tweaking the process, improving the experience for patients and providers.

Breaking down revenue cycle silos needs buy-in, useful KPIs that truly measure patient financial experience

Leah Dixon from CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances told her HIMSS19 audience technology, physician champions and a meaningful dashboard are all part of the equation.

CMS Administrator Seema Verma lays out plan for ‘digital data revolution’

Health plans doing business in Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA are being asked to share claims data, and all information should be transferable, Verma says.

Digital transformation is needed for patient engagement

Stanford Health Care has seen a surge in enrollment thanks to a digital platform that was created in-house, with the specifics of the market in mind.

Sharing of real world data, getting patients involved, is needed for better pharma collaborations

Pharma wants to be a part of value-based programs in risk-based arrangements with payers.

St. Luke’s rev cycle director says automation, patient self-servicing empower patients and yield strong results

Michael Rawdan of St. Luke’s Health System told his HIMSS19 audience they can cut costs and improve yields at the same time by improving patient financial experience.

Spending money on the social determinants is an investment

Value-based care demands the switch to wellcare to raise outcomes and decrease costs, Claire Pomeroy says.

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Intermountain CISO West: Cybersecurity for revenue cycle should be a KPI

Revenue Cycle Solutions Summit keynote speaker Karl West warned that revenue cycle is an important target for cybercriminals because of the information that flows through it.