Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this past week offering insight on hospital billing, computer-assisted coding, chargemaster review and more.
1. Zotec extends agreement with Gainesville Radiology, Ontario Systems expands partnership with Payscout & more — 7 RCM keynotes
Here are seven recent updates on revenue cycle management companies.
2. 15 things to know about hospital billing and patient payments
Hospitals across the nation are exploring ways to capture more revenue to succeed in the current challenging economic environment. At the same time, many patients are facing unexpected medical bills and having trouble paying for their care.
3. 3 findings on the computer-assisted coding market
Demand for computer-assisted coding software is growing as healthcare organizations look to improve core revenue cycle functions, according to a Transparency Market Research report.
4. 53% of Americans equate unaffordable medical bills to being diagnosed with a serious illness
Americans have significant concerns about rising healthcare costs, and they deal with these worries in different ways, according to a recent study.
5. 5 things to consider when embarking on a chargemaster review
Elaine Dunn, DHA, and Katie Hartman, customer success managers at Craneware, a value cycle company, provide five items to consider when embarking on a chargemaster review.
More articles on healthcare finance:
Fitch affirms 'A+' rating on Palomar Health's bonds
Fitch affirms 'A' rating on Dignity Health's debt
S&P assigns 'AA-' rating to Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare & Affiliates' bonds
More articles on healthcare finance:
Fitch affirms 'A+' rating on Palomar Health's bonds
Fitch affirms 'A' rating on Dignity Health's debt
S&P assigns 'AA-' rating to Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare & Affiliates' bonds