The following excerpt is from an article found on EHR Intelligence. It was written by Sara Heath. ----------------------------- When it comes to patient engagement, efforts must go beyond checking boxes. Patient engagement is increasing in importance in the healthcare industry, with several initiatives requiring patient access to health information and other patient engagement functionalities such meaningful use and accountable care organizations. However, creating a genuine connection with a patient and then getting him to engage with his care outside of the doctor’s office can often present quite a challenge.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was written by Jacqueline DiChiara. ---------------------- “The front-end of the revenue cycle must be diligent with determining Medicaid eligibility and assist uninsured patients understand their coverage options with the insurance exchanges." RevCycleIntelligence.com recently polled over 60 readers to assess revenue cycle management challenges and opportunities, from the front-end, to the back-end, and everything in between.

The following excperpt is from an article found on RevCycleIntelligence.com. It was written by Jacqueline DiChiara. -------------------------- 2016 may be a big year for revenue cycle management. Healthcare organizations see steady claims denial post-ICD-10 implementation and remain focused on value-based care models. Healthcare organizations are focused on strengthening revenue cycle management processes in a post-ICD-10 environment, according to Porter Research and Navicure’s national ICD-10-centered survey.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Medium.com. It was written by Hannah Williams. ------------------------ Revenue cycle management (RCM) can be defined as the process of handling claims, processing payment and generating revenue in the healthcare industry. It begins just at the time when a patient makes an appointment and continues till the balance on his account becomes zero. It includes various steps like checking patient insurance eligibility and coding claims.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was written by Jacqueline DiChiara. -------------------- Money talks and the healthcare industry is listening. Claims reimbursement was one of many weighty revenue cycle management topics the healthcare industry kept an ear out for this year. From the art of claims scrubbing to figuring out how to keep denial rates low, numerous questions nonetheless emerged over the past twelve months.

The following excerpt is from and article found on Healthcare IT News. It was written by Jessica Davis. ---------------- With the market for electronic health records predicted to be worth about $35.2 billion by 2019, the steady rise of data has increased the need to strengthen the software to make data more accessible, reduce errors and increase the ease of use.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was written by Jacqueline DiChiara. -------------------- “If you’re bringing in a certain amount of revenue, you can’t have expenses that exceed that revenue. It seems very basic but people don’t look at it that way.” Money may be the root of all evil, but it is also the root of the healthcare industry.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was writtern by Jacqueline DiChiara. ----------------------- In order to stay above water, healthcare providers must develop tactics to adequately manage risk, maintain strong ROI levels, and assess weaknesses. Value over volume is the name of the revenue cycle game, with the reimbursement concept of “less is more” taking precedence. With the transition to value-based care underway, here are some top collected strategies for healthcare providers to consider.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was written by Jacqueline DiChiara. “All doctors have to do is type in the diagnoses with our EHR. Maybe it might take a little bit longer for them to pick the right, specific code, but ... EHRs were really our saving grace.” Did Electronic Health Records (EHRs) save the healthcare industry from massive post-ICD-10 implementation claims denial?

The following excerpt is from an article found on Healthcare IT News. It was written by Tim Cannon. Successful electronic health record implementation or transition hinges on the right IT team. In a previous post, I discussed how you need a messenger, planner, educator, and supporter on your team for a smooth transition.