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The growing number of self-pay patients is prompting one of the nation's largest healthcare coalitions to expand its revenue cycle management tools.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has awarded $727 million to 143 community health centers nationwide.
The mid-September announcement from Atlanta-based MedAssets that it was acquiring The Broadlane Group for $850 million had the healthcare industry buzzing for several reasons.
Many community hospitals and physician groups still handle patient accounts the old-fashioned way – with paper printouts and highlighters. Ontario Systems would like to introduce them to the wonders of revenue cycle management software.
Hyland Software has purchased the privately held Computer Systems Company, Inc. (the CSC Group), a Strongsville, Ohio-based provider of business and clinical healthcare software and document conversion services.
The concept of "green" practices is taking root in healthcare as hospitals and other providers look not only to preserve the environment, but save on equipment costs by recycling.
Once upon a time, Americans traveling abroad were urged not to leave home without their American Express Traveler's Checks. Nowadays, healthcare providers are being asked to regard the credit card company with that same financial responsibility.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced last month that the average premium for Medicare Advantage plans will be 1 percent lower in 2011.
Innovent Oncology, a division of US Oncology, has engaged the actuarial and consulting firm Milliman to help develop risk contracting methodologies - including episode rates, bundled payments and capitation - to help identify potential areas where oncologists can improve quality of care while lowering health costs.
The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed new rules to fight waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.