by Medical Accounts Systems | Nov 6, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, medical debt collection
Generally speaking, the revenue cycle is solely responsible for monitoring money flow in a healthcare organization. But have you ever stopped to consider what kind of role it may play in influencing a patient’s experience? After all, there are several instances where...
by Medical Accounts Systems | Nov 1, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, medical payment systems
In an emergency situation such as a hurricane, a healthcare system may forget to prioritize HIPAA Privacy Rule compliance. In some cases, HHS may decide to issue a HIPAA requirement waiver in an emergency scenario, such as when Hurricane Florence caused massive...
by Medical Accounts Systems | Oct 30, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, hospital extended business office
A recent study from the RAND Corporation and the American Medical Association shows that compared to four years ago, physician practices are not as willing to take part in alternative payment models with downside financial perils. Interestingly, back in 2014,...
by Medical Accounts Systems | Oct 26, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, medical debt collection
One of the least understood aspects of HIPAA for employers is how it relates to employee privacy and their healthcare benefits. Understanding this is imperative to staying clear of running into issues. Employers are considered a health plan if the employer pays a part...
by Medical Accounts Systems | Oct 23, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, medical debt collection
Patients age 65 or older that are covered by Medicare may soon see their medical care change in a not so positive way, according to doctors anyway. Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) makes proposed tweaks to its fee schedule, which is...
by Medical Accounts Systems | Oct 19, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, medical debt collection
Healthcare spending remains a major concern for employers as each year goes by. Even with benefits adjustments or wellness programs, employers may not see the results they would like. Value-based reimbursement is redefining this by introducing incentives that ensure...
