Commentary: Millions Lost To Contractual Underpayments, and How My Cable Bill Can Help
I'm about to offer you a hard pill to swallow; as many as 40% of your payers are likely underpaying you AND they aren't doing it intentionally AND they aren't violating your contracts. +
Karen Minich-Pourshadi, for HealthLeaders Media
June 21, 2010
Commentary: Hospitals, Healthcare Sector 'Walk The Talk' With Wellness Programs
Just a few years ago, the healthcare sector lagged behind the rest of the economy on healthy workplace issues such as smoking cessation and weight-loss counseling. Not any more. +
John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media
June 21, 2010
Commentary: SICU Psychosis: Prevent Delirium to Improve Prognosis and Stem Soaring Cost
There's now recognition that SICU psychosis, or persistent delirium, can affect a patient's prognosis as a disease process separate from the admitting diagnosis. +
Cheryl Clark, for HealthLeaders Media
June 23, 2010