With Medicare claims on the rise, and the complexity of the claims process not wavering, this guide aims to explain the ins and outs of the Medicare claims process and outline the necessary tools to make your lives easier.
As COVID-19 continues to spread through the country, hospitals are scrambling to overcome unprecedented clinical and patient care disruptions contrasted by new demands. More than simply making adjustments to their financial projections, hospitals need to be aware of operational issues related to COVID-19 that could negatively impact cash flow and overall performance.
Two pieces of legislation were passed that will provide reimbursement for testing and treatment of uninsured COVID-19 patients. Families First Coronavirus Response Act or FFCRA and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act which each appropriate $1 billion to reimburse providers for conducting COVID-19 testing for the uninsured.
The CAQH Index is a detailed report that addresses how reducing the burdens of administrative costs could reduce healthcare spending. The 49-page report is incredibly insightful and full of information, but in order to make it more digestible, we’ve pulled some statistics we found most valuable. All of the data in this post is directly from the CAQH report and the full report is available on [...]
Administrative overhead is a real burden for many providers. Technology and automation have been mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in certain parts of healthcare processes, but overall, the healthcare industry is way behind in utilizing technology and automation for increased efficiencies and profit. This blog will explore the latest findings from the Council for Affordable [...]
