Kurt Ullman

Kurt Ullman is a long-time RN and has been a medical writer for nearly 30 years. He has published over 500 articles and has won multiple Apex and National Health Information Awards. He holds an associate degree in nursing from Purdue University as well as a bachelor's degree in public affairs-mass communications media and a master's in health administration, both from Indiana University.

Hospital pharmacies aid revenue cycle
By Kurt Ullman | 09:48 am | July 28, 2014
When it comes to speeding up the revenue cycle, the hospital pharmacy has its own part to play.
Forging payer-provider partnerships
By Kurt Ullman | 01:53 pm | May 27, 2014
The relationship between payers and providers has often been adversarial, but healthcare reform has been changing that -- which leaves the former adversaries trying to figure out how to forge new partnerships.
PE extension opens payment doors
By Kurt Ullman | 04:45 am | May 13, 2014
An extension of presumptive eligibility coverage takes away Medicaid payment uncertainty if hospitals make the effort to participate and follow the rules.
Cost accounting on steroids for new era
By Kurt Ullman | 09:51 am | March 10, 2014
With the rise of value-based payment and care models, long-term hospital viability may depend on not only getting a better handle on costs, but also being able to link them to outcomes. To achieve this, hospitals need cost accounting on steroids.
Predictive analytics for financial vigor
By Kurt Ullman | 10:43 am | February 06, 2014
Predictive analytics is becoming an important part of the revenue cycle in hospitals in the effort to deliver higher quality care at lower cost.