Tag: Revenue Cycle Management

UnitedHealth Group saw a Revenue Growth of 13% in Q2

UnitedHealth Group saw a Revenue Growth of 13% in Q2

Health insurer reports second quarter numbers, boosted by performance of subsidiaries UnitedHealthcare and Optum Health. UnitedHealth Group reported a promising second quarter, achieving 13% revenue growth behind member expansion at UnitedHealthcare and value-based arrangements at Optum Health. The payer’s Q2 results were highlighted by revenue growing from $71.3 billion to $80.3 billion year-over-year, while earnings […]
Healthcare Revenue Goals Falling Short for Many Providers in 2022

Healthcare Revenue Goals Falling Short for Many Providers in 2022

Nearly half of CFOs and revenue cycle VPs in a recent survey said their organizations are behind their 2022 healthcare revenue goals. Most provider organizations are behind their 2022 healthcare revenue goals, according to a recent survey of health system and physician group finance leaders. Revenue cycle management technology vendor R1 RCM commission Census wide, […]

Hundreds of new inpatient procedure codes finalized for fy 2023

CMS finalized the fiscal year (FY) 2023 inpatient procedure code set along with accompanying guidelines. KEY TAKEAWAYS331 new procedure codes will become effective October 1.The middle revenue cycle will need to be updated on recent coding changes that will affect hospital reimbursement. The FY 2023 ICD-10-PCS procedure code set and the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for […]
Healthcare Finance Leaders Facing Revenue Cycle Workforce Shortages

Healthcare Finance Leaders Facing Revenue Cycle Workforce Shortages

More than 400 healthcare finance leaders reported having revenue cycle workforce shortages, with almost 20 percent seeing 30 or more vacancies. Healthcare finance leaders are experiencing revenue cycle workforce shortages, with one in four reporting that they need to hire more than 20 employees to fully staff their department, according to a survey commissioned by […]
Revenue Cycle Leaders Experience Price Transparency Rule Burden

Revenue Cycle Leaders Experience Price Transparency Rule Burden

Revenue cycle leaders noted that the confusing regulations included in the CMS price transparency rule make it difficult for their organizations to achieve compliance. The majority of revenue cycle leaders were dissatisfied with aspects of the CMS hospital price transparency rule and expressed doubt about the regulation’s efficacy, according to a KLAS report RevCycleIntelligence received […]
HHS Distributes $1.75B in Phase 4 COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds

HHS Distributes $1.75B in Phase 4 COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds

  Around 3,600 healthcare providers that have experienced pandemic-related revenue losses and expenses will receive payments through this round of Phase 4 COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds. Through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HHS has released the fifth round of Phase 4 COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds, which includes $1.75 billion for healthcare providers that […]
9 Challenges funding can help your medical practice overcome

9 Challenges funding can help your medical practice overcome

Proper funding can help your practice to rise above some challenges. 9 Challenges funding can help your medical practice overcome Medical practice funding is often best used to support growth initiatives that will increase your practice’s revenue—thus increasing the chance that you’ll be able to pay off your loan on time. However, sometimes medical practices […]
The Role of Provider-Sponsored Health Plans in Value-Based Care

The Role of Provider-Sponsored Health Plans in Value-Based Care

Provider-sponsored health plans can be naturally aligned with value-based care goals while also being attuned to providers’ needs. Providence Health Assurance’s Medicare Advantage provider-sponsored health plan received a five-star rating through the CMS Medicare Advantage Star Ratings system for the 2022 Medicare open enrollment season. The health plan, which serves Oregon and Washington State, is […]