The stratified payment method showed the biggest impact among hospitals tending to the socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Category: Health Insurance
More Americans say they will oppose Trump in 2020 elections due to his handling of healthcare, poll finds
Forty percent of respondents said Trump’s handling of healthcare makes them more likely to oppose him for re-election.
Summer Bummer: A Young Camper’s $142,938 Snakebite
The snake struck a 9-year-old hiker at dusk on a nature trail. The outrageous bills struck her parents a few weeks later.
Summer Bummer: A Young Camper’s $142,938 Snakebite
The snake struck a 9-year-old hiker at dusk on a nature trail. The outrageous bills struck her parents a few weeks later.
Healthcare risk leaders may be forced to adapt to tidal wave of new risks
The majority of CFOs say they’re not adequately prepared for the future given the rapid pace of change in the industry.
How hospitals are making investments that create new revenue streams
Investing in research and development can propel health systems taking financial risk into the front lines of innovation.
Most patients say online reviews are critical when choosing a healthcare provider
Providers have an opportunity to create brand loyalty by addressing negative online reviews, which can nearly double patient satisfaction.
Revenue cycle advice: Whether bills are paper or digital, get paid upfront
In an age of squeezed operating margins, consumerism must be combined with what works to get paid faster and to collect all that is owed.
How artificial intelligence, analytics and automation are reshaping the hospital revenue cycle
The ‘accelerating challenge around patient needs’ calls for new technology and automation, but on a personal level.
Will Ties To A Catholic Hospital System Tie Doctors’ Hands?
Doctors at the University of California’s flagship San Francisco hospital are sharply divided over a proposal to join forces with a Catholic-run system that restricts care on the basis of religious doctrine — part of a broader public debate as Catholic hospitals expand their reach.
