Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this past week offering insight on patient data, revenue cycle management jobs, RCM companies and more.
1. Black Book survey: 83% of providers to focus on retail-like technology solutions
Providers are looking at financial solutions that focus on consumers as patients take on more costs for their care, according to a Black Book report.
2. RCM tip of the day: Use a centralized platform for patient data
Amid the rise of consumerism in healthcare, hospitals can potentially boost patient satisfaction by arranging data in a centralized platform, according to Shawn Yates, director of healthcare product management at Muncie, Ind.-based Ontario Systems.
3. New Jersey hospital taps CareCloud; mCare Solutions, VHC merger creates revenue integrity firm & more — 8 RCM key notes
Here are eight recent updates on revenue cycle management companies.
4. 4 recent RCM hires
The following organizations announced they hired individuals with revenue cycle management experience, or for a RCM-related role, since Sept. 29.
5. 14 hospitals seeking RCM talent
Here are 14 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.
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