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Some physicians are afraid or unable to switch to electronic claims submission, while others are worried about the cost. Office Ally hopes to ease that burden by offering a free clearinghouse service to physicians. All revenues come from insurance companies and IPAs. Internet access is all it takes to participate.
In a paper published recently in the journal Health Affairs, health policy researchers are proposing a new method of allocating Medicaid disproportionate-share hospital payments.
With the nationwide rollout of the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program under way, it’s crucial that hospitals and health systems act now to prepare for the process so that they don’t find themselves scrambling to meet requirements.
The research and consulting firm Thomson Reuters has released a benchmarking study identifying the top 10 U.S. health systems based on their hospitals’ clinical performance.
New analysis shows that safety net hospitals have improved patient care through a nationwide value-based purchasing demonstration project.
Consumer confidence in their healthcare spending has grown 12 percent since March, according to a new report by Thomson Reuters.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) members in Missouri have criticized Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) for doing more for insurance companies than he does for Missouri families when it comes to health reform.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Stanford Hospital & Clinics have reached a new contract agreement with employees represented by the SEIU United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) union.
The financial performance of Rhode Island's hospitals declined in 2008, according to a new report from the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Lawson Software, based in St. Paul, Minn., has announced that Oklahoma State University Medical Center will implement the Lawson S3 Enterprise Financial Management and Supply Chain Management suites.