Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this past week that offer insight on improving claim collection rates, medical debt and happenings at revenue cycle management companies.
1. 8 pieces of advice on improving claim collection rates
With the rise of high-deductible health plans and pressure on reimbursement rates, many hospitals and health systems are trying to improve collection rates to maintain or boost their financial performance.
2. Fitch: Uncompensated care could increase next year under ACA
Without modifications to the ACA, exchange enrollment could suffer and hospitals are likely to see uncompensated care rise next year, according to Fitch Ratings.
3. 12 recent RCM hires
Here are organizations that hired people with revenue cycle management expertise, or for an RCM-related role, so far in March.
4. 9 RCM companies with recent service expansions
Here are companies that extended their revenue cycle management portfolios for healthcare vendors and providers so far in March.
5. Florida, Texas see highest levels of medical debt among nation's largest states
More adults in Florida and Texas reported difficulties paying their medical bills than adults in California and New York, a recent Commonwealth Fund study found.
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South Carolina hospital at risk of losing Medicare funding
Banner Health sees operating income rise as patient volume grows
Healthcare companies saw significant cash flow growth in 2016