FEATURED CONTENT

• White Paper: Advanced Coding Technology Can Advance The Revenue Cycle

  7/14/2011

  Coding is changing. ICD-10 is looming larger on the horizon, and financial leaders areright to be fearful of its potential effects. Natural language processing (NLP) and computer-assisted coding (CAC) are advanced coding technologies that can alleviate some of the challenges faced in healthcare organizations today. By Mark Morsch, OPTUMInsight
• Choosing The Right Payment Mix For Your Practice

  12/19/2017

  When it comes to money management, most physicians refrain from hiding their money under a mattress and instead take advantage of various financial options that balance easy availability and long-term return on investment and which streamline their daily routine.

• People, Passwords, And Patches: Fixing The Basic Flaws In Your Security System Can Be Easier Than You Think

  1/9/2018

  If you’ve ever gone hiking with a group in the wilderness, you’ve probably heard this corny joke: What do you have to do to outrun a bear? Answer: You don’t have to outrun the bear; you just have to outrun the slowest member of your group.

• mHealth's Duty Amid Today's Healthcare Instability

  5/26/2017

  In his first 100 Days, President Trump has taken Obamacare’s repeal and replacement off life-support and thrust it again into the spotlight. Will the ultimate legislative achievement upend the rules for insurance companies, physicians, and patients? By Jon Michaeli, EVP of Business Development, Medisafe

• Improving The Decision-Making Process Through Behavioral Analytics

  8/12/2016

  Because no matter how brilliant or logical a strategy may seem in the abstract, if it doesn’t translate into the desired behaviors from the people being targeted it’s not going to have the desired effect. Here’s an example of how behavioral analytics are being used in healthcare to improve patient (and population) health, reduce hospital events including admissions, readmissions, and ER utilization, increase patient satisfaction, and lower the cost of care. By Dave Hom, Chief Evangelist, SCIO Health Analytics

• 3 Insights From Our Journey To NCQA Accreditation

  3/1/2019

  Healthcare organizations serving complex populations — such as those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mental health concerns, and substance use disorders — have some unique challenges. Key among them is ensuring that these individuals receive comprehensive care that aligns their behavioral health and physical health needs. That includes accounting for specific issues related to housing, transportation and other social determinants of health.