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Patient Engagement from a Financial Point of View

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:41:00 GMT

Providers' focus on patient engagement can be more than just a clinical approach. Senior Vice President and General Manager for Patient Solutions at RelayHealth, Patrice Wolfe, says when organizations focus on connecting with patients financially, it can reduce bad debt and increase payment follow through. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]

Pre-service Financial Counseling for a Better Patient Experience

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:12:00 GMT

Consumers have increasingly become more educated about their healthcare choices and economically vigilant about the costs. Vice President of Revenue Cycle Systems for Relay Health, David Dyke, explains that when healthcare systems capitalize on patients' expectations, balance sheets and patient satisfaction scores improve. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]

The Military Medical Home: Leveraging the Healthcare Team for Chronic Care Management

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:51:00 GMT

When it comes to coordinating chronic care management civilian providers can learn a lot from their colleagues in uniform. Rhonda Sterner, director of Deployment Services at RelayHealth, explains how the U.S. military builds a team around the primary care physician, team nurse, a case manager and the patient—all of whom rely upon secure technology to connect with one another. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]

Stage 2 Meaningful Use: A Focus on Clinical Laboratory Requirements

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:02:00 GMT

Clinical laboratory requirements associated with Stage 2 Meaningful Use have been moved from a menu criterion to a core criterion, which means that all providers will need to achieve it. Arien Malec, vice president of strategy and product marketing at Relay Health, and a member of the HIT Standards Committee advising the National Coordinator for HIT, talks about the process of standardizing content vocabulary standards to make the process easier for providers, and the hurdles that still have to be cleared before Stage 2 Meaningful Use implementation goes into effect in fiscal 2014. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]

Comparative Analysis: Why Your Benchmark May Be Off the Mark

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

With the advent of new payment models and quality metrics that rely on electronic records, benchmarking is becoming an even more important component in the success of healthcare organizations. Jason Williams, vice president of business analytics at Relay Health, discusses the importance of adapting to the new technologies now available to healthcare providers that allow for greater and more timely access to financial and performance data. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]

Strategies for Effective Transitions of Care

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:34:00 GMT

Technology, including electronic medical records and health information exchanges, is evolving to support actively managed care transitions. Arien Malec, Vice President of Relay Health Data Platform Solutions, discusses strategies for effective transitions of care to improve patient outcomes and reduce errors and costs across the care continuum. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]

Interest in Physician Specialists Climbing

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:44:00 GMT

Ryan Ross, Director at FTI Consulting, discusses how hospitals and health systems are continually evaluating time- and resource-critical opportunities to employ physician specialists. Having a roadmap in place can help health systems make rational, analytically-based decisions among competing employment opportunities within various service lines. [Sponsored by FTI Consulting]

Preparing Providers for the Patient Engagement Journey

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:04:00 GMT

Donna Scott, Executive Director of Marketing Strategy at RelayHealth, discusses the challenges that providers will face in the era of patient engagement. She offers key focus points and tools to help medical professionals and their patients make smooth transitions from the traditional authoritative relationship to a true partnership that gives patients a greater voice and responsibility for their own care. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]

Backing Sustainable Health Communities

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:01:00 GMT

Simon Stevens, Executive Vice President of UnitedHealth Group and chair of the Optum Institute, discusses sustainable health communities and the potential impact of those communities on healthcare delivery. [Sponsored by Emdeon]

Payer Details Retail Effort

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:15:00 GMT

Doug Biehn, Vice President for Corporate Marketing at Blue Shield of California, discusses the insurer's decision to open a bricks-and-mortar shop in San Francisco, and how the payer will measure retail success. [Sponsored by Emdeon]

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Leverage Technology Investments to Fit New Payment Models

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:17:00 GMT

Jason Williams, Vice President, Business Analytics, RelayHealth, talks about what decision makers can do to effectively manage the crossover of clinical and financial data processes in the era of new payment models that include ACOs, bundled payments, and consumer-driven health plans. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]

Gearing Up for the Switch to ICD-10

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:52:00 GMT

Laura Doty, RHIT, Director, FTI Consulting, discusses the importance of clinical documentation and coding integrity programs in preparation for adopting ICD-10. [Sponsored by FTI Consulting ]

Patient Financial Engagement Programs Bolster ROI

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:16:00 GMT

Patrice Wolfe, Vice President and General Manager, Patient Solutions at RelayHealth discusses how engaging patients early in their care planning, guiding them through the healthcare billing process, and providing them with payment options, heightens patient awareness of their responsibilities, and provides a great return on investment. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]

Wellness Plans from Health Plans Aim to Add Value Across Provider Networks

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:14:00 GMT

Kevin Riley, CEO of GuideWell, a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, discusses the rising interest in wellness by health plans and what this means for employers and healthcare costs. [Sponsored by Emdeon]

How a Kansas Collaborative Helped Employers Save $11M in Healthcare Costs

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:12:00 GMT

Sara Poage, vice president for the Mid-America Coalition on Health Care, discusses the results of the Kansas City Collaborative, an employer-based initiative that has posted $11 million in healthcare savings over three years. [Sponsored by Emdeon]

How 'Carve-Outs' Help Health Plans Reduce Costs, Improve Outcomes

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:47:00 GMT

Chris Stidman, senior vice president network solutions for OptumHealth discusses the business of carve-outs, medical services separated from a general medical insurance policy and contracted to a specialty insurance vendor. [Sponsored by Emdeon]

Harvard Pilgrim Funds $1M in Physician Incentives Each Year

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:44:00 GMT

Michael Sherman, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care in Boston talks about incentivizing physicians, why it is important, and how Harvard Pilgrim does it. [Sponsored by Emdeon]

PCMH and its Place in Accountable Care

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:40:00 GMT

David Nace, MD, vice president and medical director of McKesson Corp., explains why the patient-centered medical home is the most crucial form of accountable care. [Sponsored by RelayHealth]