Relias

APRIL 27, 2023

Healthcare leaders face constant changes in regulations, billing rules, payer requirements, and technology. There are also qualitative benefits, like fewer billing complaints. Some health plans are refusing to pay claims due to missing documentation to support the need for a procedure. It’s hard even for experts to keep up.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Follow-Up Billing Best Practices 52

Relias

JULY 4, 2023

This coordinated partnership requires a joint effort toward the common goal of accurate charges, identification and resolution of any discrepancies, and signed documentation indicating completion. Charging occurs in the clinical departments, but patient accounting acts as the gatekeeper.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Medical Coding Documentation Best Practices 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation. Missing documentation can cause rework for revenue cycle staff. If this isn’t documented in the record, it delays the authorization — and therefore, delays patient care,” said Budri.

Documentation 52

Documentation Admissions Follow-Up Scheduling 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation. Missing documentation can cause rework for revenue cycle staff. If this isn’t documented in the record, it delays the authorization — and therefore, delays patient care,” said Budri.

Documentation 52

Documentation Admissions Follow-Up Scheduling 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“It will be imperative for medical practices and organizations to focus on their billing and denial management to maximize revenue in 2023,” noted Cristy Good, MPH, MA, senior industry advisory and coding expert at MGMA. Claim denials cause revenue loss at a time when hospitals are facing a serious financial crisis.

Insurance 10

Insurance Billing Documentation Hospital 10

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to a report published by Chime, 83 percent of acute care organizations stated high use of patient portals by users in 2021, as compared to 74 percent in 2020. It also minimized human errors by ensuring an optimized medical billing process. Online payments allow patients to self-manage their bills and balances.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Appointments Scheduling Tests 52

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

Advocates play a pivotal role in bolstering the efficiency of bundled payment programs by offering patients all-encompassing assistance throughout their medical journey, thereby fostering increased satisfaction with care received, greater adherence to prescribed treatment protocols, and an overall enhancement in the standard of care delivered.

Patient Advocacy 52

Patient Advocacy Patient Satisfaction Discharges Hospital 52

Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As a post-acute care provider, you need to prove that your organization meets the expected standard of care, safety, and other compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether your focus is skilled nursing, home health, hospice, or another post-acute sector, are you confident in your survey readiness?

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Documentation Hospice Billing 52

Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

To achieve price transparency compliance , hospitals must publish their billed prices and negotiated rates for all inpatient and outpatient services and prices that they negotiate with insurers. If applicable, clearly state that prices are estimates or ranges, and any additional services or alterations in care could change the final price.

Hospital 52

Hospital Documentation Billing Insurance 52