Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this past week offering insight on portals, revenue cycle management goals, consumer payment trends and more.
1. 20% of Medicare beneficiaries use member portals, study finds
Only 20 percent of Medicare members regularly use online portals connected to their health plan, although 65 percent of beneficiaries are able to access a portal, according to a May 2017 HealthMine survey.
2. 10 things to know about 2016 healthcare consumer payment trends
As patients take on more financial responsibility for their care, a growing portion of provider and payer revenue is tied to direct consumers payments — posing challenges and opportunities for healthcare organizations.
3. 6 CFOs, RCM leaders reveal their goals for this year
Six health system CFOs and RCM leaders shared with Becker's Hospital Review their biggest goals for this year.
4. 4 questions with Baylor Scott & White VP of revenue cycle Sarah Knodel
Sarah Knodel, system vice president of revenue cycle for Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White Health, answered questions from Becker's Hospital Review about her greatest challenges as a revenue cycle leader and how she would improve the revenue cycle process.
5. Health Care Cost Institute names president, GE Healthcare teams up with Data-Core & more — 8 RCM key notes
Here are eight updates on revenue cycle management companies.
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