Based on a recent survey conducted by MGMA, it was found that 40 percent of medical practices were unsuccessful in attaining their revenue objectives in 2021. The survey participants emphasized various significant obstacles, including insufficient staffing, escalating expenses, and delayed payments from payers. To tackle this widespread revenue shortfall, healthcare providers are urged to prioritize […]
It’s more important than ever for revenue cycle leaders to think seriously about succession planning as baby boomers begin to retire and the revenue cycle increasingly requires more specialized skills, says PeaceHealth’s senior enterprise director of HIM, coding, and CDI. “Everyone’s replaceable,” says Cassi Birnbaum, senior enterprise director of HIM, coding, and CDI at PeaceHealth […]
Healthcare is a top priority for American voters and there aren’t dramatic differences by ideology, according to a new survey. Adopted from the marketing industry, customer segmentation allows health systems to further customize the patient financial experience and help them get paid. Key Takeaways Tailor billing strategies and patient payment options to a financial situation […]