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Experts share advice about running a successful healthcare revenue cycle.
Just 3 percent of plans were found to be narrow, with the share of broad networks increasing from 80.1 to 82.5 percent over four years, Health Affairs study shows.
Hospitals are not reimbursed for admitting uninsured patients and they receive lower payments for Medicaid.
The joint venture between provider and payer, which launched last year, has grown to about 50 plan sponsors across 15 counties.
Avoiding readmissions is one the top goals for providers who seek to avoid financial penalties linked to high rates.
Patients and healthcare workers can spread infections from one hospital to another, even if some are more vigilant in controlling infections.
Cigna and Express Scripts clients will activate the new program for participating plans by moving covered insulin products to a lower copayment.
Artificial intelligence, real-time payments and telehealth are all factors that could affect the revenue cycle picture over the next nine months.
Duke Health will provide medical services and population health management programs while Blue Cross NC will handle enrollment, billing and claims services.
Large employers are increasingly interested in integrating dental, vision, pharmacy, other benefits, due to better outcomes, lower costs and employee satisfaction, survey finds.