Article: Hospital Revenue Cycle Management: Coordinating Data For Clean Claims And Better Service

By Jim Thumma, VP of Sales and Marketing, Optical Image Technology

Revenue cycle management in hospital settings involves a complex tangle of administrative and clinical functions—before, during, and after treatment. The prime directive of institutions is to provide quality patient care, but it's only possible when treatment—accompanied by accurate paperwork and timely billing—results in collectible charges. After all, providing care is a business. Hospitals can't afford to have personnel, services, or their bottom lines compromised by poor revenue cycle management.