Holiday Hospital Staffing: Tips for Scheduling Success The holiday season is a challenging time for hospitals. You know the drill—approved PTO requests, extra supplies at the ready, and then chaos strikes. Staff fall ill with the flu, and others need to address unexpected family obligations. But the work doesn’t stop. How do you handle staffing […]
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Best Practices for Chronic Pain Management in Outpatient Settings Chronic pain affects approximately 50 million individuals in the United States — roughly 20% of the adult population. As an outpatient healthcare provider, your odds of regularly treating patients with chronic pain are high, so you’ll want to implement best practices for chronic pain management. This
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Top 10 EHR Billing Solutions for Rural Health Clinics When selecting electronic health record (EHR) billing solutions for Rural Health Clinics, it’s essential to choose features that not only streamline daily tasks but also ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maximize revenue. Your Rural Health Clinic (RHC) has unique needs, and by focusing on specific
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2025 IPPS Compliance: Understanding PI and eCQM Requirements for Healthcare Success In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, it’s important for organizations to stay compliant with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. Non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties — some hospitals have seen a 9% reduction in reimbursement. This guide provides insights
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ACA and Medicare Open Enrollment for Clinics As a health clinic, understanding Medicare and Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment is crucial for helping your patients secure the healthcare coverage they need. By being familiar with key dates, eligibility criteria, and various plan options, your practice can effectively guide patients to the right coverage. Let’s
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Navigating the New Frontier of Rural Emergency Hospitals Rural healthcare is undergoing a transformation, thanks to recent changes in guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). On September 6th, 2024, CMS released revised guidance designed to assist hospitals that may be considering the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) enrollment and conversion process. This
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Documentation: Revenue Cycle Management’s Achilles Heel In the world of healthcare, documentation is more than just paperwork; it’s the backbone of revenue cycle management (RCM). Without it, a healthcare system is like a car without fuel—unable to move forward. For billers, healthcare administrators, and compliance officers, effective documentation is crucial to maintaining a smooth and
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CMS Proposed Policy Changes affecting RHC’s in CY2025 The information in this post was published in July 2024 and covers proposed policy changes. For the most up-to-date details, click here to read about the CMS Final Rule for 2025. As of July 10, 2024 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced proposed policy
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Hospital Price Transparency – CMS Final Rule Update Hospital Price transparency is a part of the Public Service Act and was established to make public the cost of services by hospitals. This service went into effect on January 1 of 2021. The data format to display the pricing for these services should include the gross
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How to Use Analytics to Increase Patient Volume Understanding the Power of Analytics in Healthcare Increasing patient volume is critical for the sustainability and growth of your practice. Leveraging analytics can be a game-changer, offering insightful data that helps optimize operations, improve patient care, and enhance marketing strategies. This post will guide you through practical
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