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Infinx Reduces Errors, Turnaround Time, and Staff Burdens for RCM

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2024

Many factors make revenue cycle management (RCM) a big headache for U.S. Infinx (pronounced “in-fin-ex”) works currently with more than 4,000 providers, applying machine learning to automate RCM. We all know that the future of RCM is going to be around AI and automation. health care providers.

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Should You Keep RCM in House or Leverage RCM As a Service?

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 27, 2022

One of the hottest topics we hear talked about at Healthcare IT Today has to do with revenue cycle management (RCM). COVID and other financial pressures have driven RCM to the top of many healthcare organization’s strategic priorities. Plus, finding the right RCM staff makes this even harder.

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R1 RCM to Acquire Acclara

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Acquisition of Providence’s Current Modular Services Business Accompanied by 10-Year Agreement to Provide Comprehensive Revenue Cycle Management Services R1 RCM Inc. (R1) health systems. Morgan acted as financial advisors to R1, and Perkins Coie LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and Baker Donelson acted as legal counsel.

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Technology & RCM & AI, Oh My!

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 27, 2023

So with all of these incredible innovations, let’s take a moment to narrow our field down to Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). How can we be using technology to optimize RCM? And even more specifically, what role can data analytics and AI play in optimizing RCM? We would love to hear from all of you as well!

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RCM: Fixing the Old and Adjusting to the New

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 29, 2023

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is like a one of those huge Lego sculptures. Having a well executed RCM strategy is crucial to keep your organization running because it impacts everything. From the outside it looks one thing, but upon further inspection there are a million tiny little pieces that fit together to create the whole.

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Moving the Industry Forward with First-Of-Its-Kind RCM Technology Adoption Model for Healthcare Finance Leaders

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 15, 2023

After conducting in-depth research with health system finance leaders across the country, FinThrive realized there was a significant market need for an adoption model that could show the impact of technology on RCM. Get a free assessment that leverages FinThrive’s revenue management technology adoption model framework.

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AI and Automation in RCM is All About Balance

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2022

The team at CorroHealth is emphasizing a balanced approach to improving Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) – one that blends AI, automation, and people. The company’s leaders believe that healthcare organizations should set themselves a goal of streamlining and augmenting the current processes, especially in light of the hiring challenges.

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What Trend in RCM Are You Keeping Your Eye on Right Now and Why?

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

In search of that answer, we reached out to our wickedly smart Healthcare IT Today Community to see what trends in RCM they are keeping their eyes on and why. Check it out and see if any of their answers can help you and your healthcare organization. We’ve compiled all of their answers together in the video down below.

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PayrHealth Announces SilverCreek RCM Acquisition

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 24, 2022

PayrHealth today announced that it has acquired SilverCreek RCM, a Pittsburg, Kansas based full-service revenue cycle management (RCM) company serving healthcare providers across the country and continuum – supporting clients’ revenue growth and minimizing their administrative burdens so they can focus on patients.

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The Role of RCM in Health Equity

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Involving revenue cycle management (RCM) is necessary for any comprehensive SDoH/health equity strategy. ” RCM professionals constantly interact with data that is valuable to informing health equity strategies – particularly since the transition to the ICD-10 code set that created an environment rich with data detailing SDoH.

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Technology and Partnerships Needed to Address RCM Staffing Challenges

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 15, 2022

Staffing continues to be the most significant challenge facing healthcare in 2022 – not just on the frontlines but in the back-office too. To fill the gap, they must adopt RCM technology and learn to partner with service providers. Healthcare […].

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Hyndman Area Health Centers Improves RCM Process with Help from eClinicalWorks Despite Key Personnel Departures

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 23, 2023

Healthcare IT Today met with Dr. Brian Stratta, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Hyndman Area Health Centers (HAHC) to learn more. Systemic Review of RCM Processes The HAHC billing team, under a new manager, collaborated with eClinicalWorks to review and streamline the RCM process.

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Unlocking the Power of Interoperability for Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 12, 2024

Healthcare IT Today sat down with Juli Forde Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships at ZOLL Data Systems and Erica Gregory, Senior Vice President at Netsmart to discuss interoperability for revenue cycle management (RCM). Prioritize Intake for Effective RCM Patient intake is an important part of the revenue cycle process.

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Med-Metrix Announces the Acquisition of PatientPal, Bolstering the Company’s Front-End RCM Software and Service Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 13, 2022

Med-Metrix, LLC (“Med-Metrix”, or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology-enabled, Revenue Cycle Management (“RCM”) solutions, backed by A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), announced it has acquired PatientPal, Inc. (“PatientPal”).

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Capital One Serves as Joint Lead Arranger on $2.3 Billion Financing for R1 RCM

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Capital One Commercial Bank , a full-service bank with middle market specialization in many industries, including over 40 healthcare sub-sectors, announced today it served as a joint lead arranger for an amended and restated credit facility for R1 RCM. R1 RCM used the facility, which increased its borrowing capacity from $1.2

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Finding Balance in Patient-Centric RCM

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Investing in the patient journey pays off by empowering patients to make better decisions about their healthcare, utilize available care pathways, and ensure a stable revenue cycle for healthcare organizations.

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Enhanced Healthcare Partners Announces Growth Investment In Healthcare RCM Technology Platform Janus

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 30, 2023

Enhanced Healthcare Partners (EHP) , a leading private equity firm specializing in transformative, middle-market healthcare businesses, announced today a strategic growth investment in Janus , a leading provider of healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) technology.

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Veradigm Strengthens Award-Winning Revenue Cycle Services Portfolio with Acquisition of Full-Service RCM Company

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

a leading provider of healthcare data and technology solutions announced today the acquisition of Koha Health , a full-service revenue cycle management (RCM) company. Veradigm Inc. ,

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Cash is Queen Says RCM Experts

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 30, 2022

The upside of adopting technology for RCM can be significant: A drop in DSO (days sales outstanding). One technology in particular is proving to be very effective for RCM improvement – data analytics. Why communication from leaders remains key to RCM improvement. How executives can make work-from-home for RCM staff work.

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Careficient Acquires Home Health, Hospice, Home Care, Palliative and RCM Solutions from Net Health

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2023

a leading provider of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) solutions, today announced the acquisition of Net Health ’s EMR line of home health, hospice, home care, and palliative solutions and RCM services (collectively, “home health and hospice”). Careficient Inc. , This transaction will provide real benefits to both customers and employees.

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R1 RCM to Acquire Cloudmed, Creating the Strategic Revenue Partner for Healthcare Providers

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 14, 2022

Advances Integrated Technology Strategy Through Enhanced Revenue Intelligence and Expanded Automation Opportunity R1 RCM Inc.

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Bonus Features – January 28, 2024 – 49% of orgs likely to invest in RCM tech in the next 18 months, v2 drafts of TEFCA Common Agreement and QHIN Technical Framework out, plus 27 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 28, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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A Look at the Biggest Challenge Healthcare RCM Professionals Face

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 21, 2022

Listen and subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today Interviews Podcast to hear all the latest insights from experts in healthcare IT. Check out our video interview with Dawn Johnson to learn more about how she’s working with a team of people both inside and outside her organization to improve their revenue cycle management.

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Bonus Features – December 10, 2023 – 84% of physicians still use manual processes to manage care transitions, 70% of executives prefer managed services for RCM, plus 26 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Turning Increased Ambulatory Volumes into Financial Strength: 4 Moves for RCM

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The following is a guest article by Pete Heydt, President at Patient Pay Ninety-five percent of healthcare leaders expect outpatient volumes to increase, with many anticipating increases of 10% or more this year, a recent survey found.

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2022 Predictions for Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 20, 2022

As we head into 2022, we asked the Healthcare IT Today community to share some predictions for the new year. I always find it interesting to learn what people think is coming down the road. Be sure to check out all our Health IT Predictions. One of the hottest topics thanks to COVID is associated […].

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Computer Assisted Professional Coding is Helping St. Joseph’s Be More Resilient

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Joseph’s , recently sat down with Healthcare IT Today to discuss the revenue cycle management (RCM) improvements her team has made. Efficient RCM Processes are Critical Dr. Kushner has a passion for RCM. Beth Kushner, Chief Medical Information Officer at St. Tell us what you think.

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Top Healthcare IT Today Resources, Articles, Videos, and Podcasts

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

Most Visited Healthcare IT Resource Pages. Healthcare IT and EHR Conferences and Events. Healthcare GIS. Most Visited Healthcare IT Today Articles Published in 2022. Healthcare’s Perfect Storm: Five Cost-Saving Strategies. Most Visited Healthcare IT Today Articles that were Published Prior to 2022.

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High Costs a Key Focus for Healthcare Providers According to AGS Health

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

To endure, organizations will need to look to creative talent solutions, process automation, and other technologies – particularly in revenue cycle management (RCM). Automating the retrieval of claims statues from third party providers can take a lot of work off the shoulders of RCM staff,” explained Thatapudi.

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Digital Innovation and AI in Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2023

Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence are two huge topics recently in the world of Healthcare IT. We reached out to the Healthcare IT Today Community for their insights on this topic. InstaMed found 73% of healthcare consumers want eStatements but 75% of providers primarily use paper and manual processes for collections.

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Patient Experience with Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

So often in talking about Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) the focus is placed onto the organization. How do we improve RCM? How to can we incorporate digital solutions into RCM? However, that leaves out one huge piece of RCM. So let’s take a moment and focus on the patient’s experience with RCM.

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Remote cardiac monitoring programs have potential, but they're still falling short

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 12, 2021

"These numbers are not surprising, as RCM is still relatively new," said Kristin Stitt, chief clinical officer at Vector, in a statement. That said, RCM technology is still maturing. The report also flagged a potential mismatch between the administrative burden of RCM on staff and the awareness of said burden on physicians.

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How Will the Current Macroeconomic Environment Impact Digital Health and Healthcare IT Decision-Making?

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As health systems grapple with market uncertainty, how will the current macroeconomic environment impact digital health and healthcare IT decision-making? How are AI and automation addressing healthcare labor shortage challenges? From your work with stakeholders, are you seeing any concerns regarding digital health point solutions?

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Weekly Roundup – March 16, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 16, 2024

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… Unlocking the Power of Interop for More Effective RCM. HIMSS 2024: Bold Statements from Hal Wolf.

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Bonus Features – December 24 , 2023 – 74% of orgs automating RCM operations, per-physician revenue exceeding expenses at U.S. hospitals, plus 19 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – April 3, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 3, 2024

Note: These jobs are listed by Healthcare IT Today as a free service to the community. Healthcare IT Today does not endorse or vouch for the company or the job posting. Epic Cupid Analyst – Bluebird Staffing Senior EHR Analyst, Epic Beacon – Ardent Health Services Sr.

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5 Must-Haves in a Patient Financial Communication Platform

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By leveraging a cloud CCM platform to offer print/mail, email, and text messaging options, providers and RCM leaders can quickly close these gaps to give patients the billing and payment experiences they want. Some platforms enable RCM firms and providers to automate and manage secure opt-in for electronic delivery and return mail processing.

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How to Discover Better Insurance Coverage, Together

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Many healthcare providers find themselves wondering whether a revenue cycle management (RCM) partner would benefit their organizations. Streamline the billing process The right RCM partner will help providers optimize revenue by creating faster, easier processes to identify insurance coverage.

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Bonus Features – April 9, 2023 – 63% of RCM departments face staffing shortages, small Stanford study shows 90% of GPT answers in clinical setting are “generally safe,” and more

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 9, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Weekly Roundup – July 1, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 1, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… RCM: Fixing the Old and Adjusting to the New. We posed two questions to the Healthcare IT Today community about RCM.

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Rising and Falling in Health IT – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 67

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 26, 2021

For the 67th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about what’s Rising and Falling in Health IT. I’m not sure there’s ever been a time in health IT where more things have been happening.

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What’s Revenue Cycle Management Going to Look Like in 2025?

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 29, 2022

Healthcare IT Today recently partnered with CorroHealth on an e-Book called The Road to 2025: 5 RCM Trends that Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare.

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Aspirion Announces Acquisition of FIRM Revenue Cycle Management Services, Inc.

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 5, 2023

Aspirion , a leading technology-enabled healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) provider for complex claims and revenue integrity, announced today that it has acquired FIRM Revenue Cycle Management Services, Inc. As part of the announcement, the FIRM RCM team will continue to be led by Nancy Momcilovic. President at FIRM RCM.

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Weekly Roundup – December 30, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Why AI’s Risks and Remedies Are Different in Healthcare. Read more… Healthcare IT Today Podcast : 2023 Health IT Recap.

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Infinx Reduces Errors, Turnaround Time, and Staff Burdens for RCM

Should You Keep RCM in House or Leverage RCM As a Service?

Trending Sources

R1 RCM to Acquire Acclara

Technology & RCM & AI, Oh My!

RCM: Fixing the Old and Adjusting to the New

Moving the Industry Forward with First-Of-Its-Kind RCM Technology Adoption Model for Healthcare Finance Leaders

AI and Automation in RCM is All About Balance

What Trend in RCM Are You Keeping Your Eye on Right Now and Why?

PayrHealth Announces SilverCreek RCM Acquisition

The Role of RCM in Health Equity

Technology and Partnerships Needed to Address RCM Staffing Challenges

Hyndman Area Health Centers Improves RCM Process with Help from eClinicalWorks Despite Key Personnel Departures

Unlocking the Power of Interoperability for Revenue Cycle Management

Med-Metrix Announces the Acquisition of PatientPal, Bolstering the Company’s Front-End RCM Software and Service Solutions

Capital One Serves as Joint Lead Arranger on $2.3 Billion Financing for R1 RCM

Finding Balance in Patient-Centric RCM

Enhanced Healthcare Partners Announces Growth Investment In Healthcare RCM Technology Platform Janus

Veradigm Strengthens Award-Winning Revenue Cycle Services Portfolio with Acquisition of Full-Service RCM Company

Cash is Queen Says RCM Experts

Careficient Acquires Home Health, Hospice, Home Care, Palliative and RCM Solutions from Net Health

R1 RCM to Acquire Cloudmed, Creating the Strategic Revenue Partner for Healthcare Providers

Bonus Features – January 28, 2024 – 49% of orgs likely to invest in RCM tech in the next 18 months, v2 drafts of TEFCA Common Agreement and QHIN Technical Framework out, plus 27 more stories

A Look at the Biggest Challenge Healthcare RCM Professionals Face

Bonus Features – December 10, 2023 – 84% of physicians still use manual processes to manage care transitions, 70% of executives prefer managed services for RCM, plus 26 more stories

Turning Increased Ambulatory Volumes into Financial Strength: 4 Moves for RCM

2022 Predictions for Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

Computer Assisted Professional Coding is Helping St. Joseph’s Be More Resilient

Top Healthcare IT Today Resources, Articles, Videos, and Podcasts

High Costs a Key Focus for Healthcare Providers According to AGS Health

Digital Innovation and AI in Revenue Cycle Management

Patient Experience with Revenue Cycle Management

Remote cardiac monitoring programs have potential, but they're still falling short

How Will the Current Macroeconomic Environment Impact Digital Health and Healthcare IT Decision-Making?

Weekly Roundup – March 16, 2024

Bonus Features – December 24 , 2023 – 74% of orgs automating RCM operations, per-physician revenue exceeding expenses at U.S. hospitals, plus 19 more stories

This Week’s Health IT Jobs – April 3, 2024

5 Must-Haves in a Patient Financial Communication Platform

How to Discover Better Insurance Coverage, Together

Bonus Features – April 9, 2023 – 63% of RCM departments face staffing shortages, small Stanford study shows 90% of GPT answers in clinical setting are “generally safe,” and more

Weekly Roundup – July 1, 2023

Rising and Falling in Health IT – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 67

What’s Revenue Cycle Management Going to Look Like in 2025?

Aspirion Announces Acquisition of FIRM Revenue Cycle Management Services, Inc.

Weekly Roundup – December 30, 2023

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