Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this past week on revenue cycle management hires, how the transition to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act affects the revenue cycle and more.
1. HHS: Medicare beneficiaries saved $26B on prescription drugs since 2010
Approximately 12 million Medicare beneficiaries have collectively saved more than $26.8 billion on prescription drugs since the enactment of the ACA in 2010, according to HHS.
2. RCM tip of the day: Regularly monitor key performance revenue indicators
Justin Barnes, partner and chief growth officer with iHealth Innovations talks about the importance of monitoring key performance revenue indicators.
3. The transition to MACRA and its affect on the revenue cycle
Experts discuss strategies to ensure a smooth RCM transition to MACRA.
4. 10 hospitals, health systems seeking RCM talent
A roundup of 10 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking RCM expertise.
5. Anesthesiologists, radiologists charge highest for out-of-network care, study finds
Many physicians charge more than what Medicare reimburses, but visits with certain physicians are more likely to result in large surprise medical bills, according to a national study by Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University.