Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this week that offer insight on healthcare business models, recruiting and retaining skilled revenue cycle management staff and more.
1. Fitch: Change in political environment could disrupt healthcare business models
Many major healthcare issues are hanging on the outcome of the upcoming presidential election, according to a Fitch Ratings report.
2. 5 hospitals with strong finances
A roundup of five hospitals and health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions based on recent reports from Moody's Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings.
3. RCM replacement and assessment on the rise: 8 survey findings
Many healthcare organizations are looking to replace their revenue cycle management systems, according to a new survey from Black Book Market Research.
4. Big Ten produced the most sitting CFOs: 5 things to know
The Big Ten Conference has produced more sitting CFOs of Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies than any other undergraduate university conference, with 75 sitting CFOs who attended Big Ten universities for their undergraduate education, according to a Crist | Kolder Associates report.
5. 4 ways to recruit and retain skilled RCM staff
Revenue cycle teams are critical to the financial success of provider organizations. If one member of the team does not adequately perform their task, it can mean significant revenue losses for the organization.
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Erlanger reports net surplus, gives 3,700 employees bonuses
OIG tags North Carolina hospital for incorrect billing
Black Book Rankings: 25 top RCM outsourcing vendors