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Informed Administrators Are Key to a Successful Billing Staff
One of the biggest mistakes billing staff can make is to "rebill" a claim without taking the time to call the...
Bundled payments might cut hospital costs without reducing quality of care
In this article published online by the Washington Post, Manoj Jain, an infectious-disease specialist and an adjunct...
Web Exclusive: 10 'Do-It-Now' Strategies to Boost Cash
Providers leave money on the table for one simple reason: They don't focus on the front end. To help healthcare...
Web Exclusive: Pure Genius: TPA and Hospital Collaborate to Decrease Denials and Save
Claims processing has been a slow and inefficient process on both sides, leading to large financial losses. After years...
Web Exclusive: Bill Transparency: Lessons Learned South of the Border
Patients have been calling for bill transparency for years, yet most U.S. facilities don't answer the call.
RAC Auditors Interested in Providers' Placement Orders
Admission orders are an important area of focus for auditors charged with the responsibility of recouping improper...
Providers Receive First RAC Medical Record Documentation Requests
Requests for medical records are already arriving in hospital mailboxes following the approval of the first set of...
RAC Preparations Well Under Way Despite Budget Issues
Budgets are tight, but it seems that many healthcare providers are aware that setting aside resources to prepare for...
CMS Updates RAC Audit Timeline: Complex Reviews Still Months Away
CMS anticipates Recovery Audit Contractor automated reviews will begin in late June and July and certain types of...
AHA: Hospitals in Critical Condition
Many of the nation’s hospitals are in critical condition with most complaining of declining financial health...

Book: The RAC Survival Guide:
The RAC Survival Guide is a comprehensive resource that will help you navigate the complex RAC process from beginning...
Book: The New Era of Healthcare: Practical Strategies for Providers and Payers
This book focuses on methods to forge a partnership between healthcare providers and managed care payers. It contains...
Book: The How-To Manual for Rehab Documentation, Third Edition
Since our last edition, there have been significant changes to the rules and regulations surrounding documentation in...
Book: The Medicare Part B Billing Manual for Long-Term Care
This 150-page book breaks down Part B billing into separate revenue streams and includes examples of how to fill out...
Book: Healthcare Price, Cost & Utilization Benchmarks, Volume VI
Whether you are a healthcare provider or a managed care organization, up-to-date benchmarks are critical to successful...
Audio Conference: Medicare Billing Under RUG-IV
Audio Conference: Consolidated billing: Solutions you need for reimbursement success
Audio Conference: Strategies for SNF Beneficiary Notification Success:
Beneficiary notifications are an ongoing challenge for SNFs, mainly due to the confusing requirements for the...
Audio Conference: Master Outpatient Therapy Evaluations
This 90-minute program provides guidance to help therapists improve their chances of Medicare approval through...
Audio Conference: 2010 Coding Update for Long-Term Care