Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this past week that offer insight on healthcare spending, consumer financial engagement challenges and happenings at RCM companies.
1. HCCI: Providers' rising prices main driver behind 4.6% spending growth
A new report from the Health Care Cost Institute attributed a 4.6 percent growth in healthcare spending to providers increasing their list prices for services.
2. Cerner founder makes surprise appearance, CMS launches MACRA tool & more — 5 RCM keynotes
A roundup of five recent updates from RCM companies.
3. McKesson's Matias Klein on consumer financial engagement challenges and opportunities
The increasing prevalence of high-deductible health plans, evolving payment models and regulatory changes are leaving a growing number of patients liable for larger portions of their bills, and providers unsure about reimbursement. Matias Klein, vice president of product management for RelayHealth Financial, the RCM arm of McKesson, spoke to Becker's Hospital Review in detail about how hospitals and health systems are responding to these challenges.
4. 6 recent RCM hires
A roundup of organizations that hired people with RCM expertise so far in November.
5. Healthcare RCM M&A activity expected to rise in 2017: 9 things to know
A newsletter offers insights into market trends for the outsourced business services sector, as well as for the specific accounts receivable management, customer relationship management and healthcare revenue cycle management industries.