Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this past week offering insight on payment methods, medical bills, revenue cycle challenges and more.
1. UF Health study: Fixed-dose combination therapy linked to lower costs in blood pressure patients
High blood pressure patients prescribed medication using fixed-dose combination therapy are more likely to adhere to physicians' recommendations and avoid costly hospitalizations, according to a study led by a Gainesville-based UF Health researcher.
2. RCM tip of the day: Be proactive with payment plans
Payment plans have become increasingly important among healthcare organizations as patients seek convenient options and providers strive to collect reimbursement in a prompt manner, according to Dustin Hamilton, director of product at ZirMed.
3. 4 questions with Piedmont VP of revenue cycle Brian Unell
Brian Unell, vice president of revenue cycle at Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare, answered questions from Becker's Hospital Review about his greatest challenges as a revenue cycle leader and how he would improve the revenue cycle process.
4. How are patient payment methods evolving? 4 health systems weigh in
Payment methods for patients continue to evolve as health systems adapt to new technology and the rising popularity of high-deductible health plans.
5. Patients can now use Facebook to raise money for medical bills
Facebook users are able to raise money to cover unexpected expenses, including medical bills, via the social media platform's charitable giving
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