This week, we are celebrating Health Information Professionals! Health information professionals play an important role in the healthcare experience because their work directly impacts providers, payers, and patients. Accurate medical documentation is a critical...
Every year, there are major changes that happen within the healthcare industry, and 2020 will undoubtedly be no different. In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, there are a number of arenas that can see growth that not only benefit providers and payers, but also...
It’s no secret that Medicare and other major healthcare payers in the United States continue to make huge strides toward value-based purchasing, moving away from traditional Fee-for-Service (FFS) payments. In fact, this transition has been taking root for more than a...
Hospitals are integral parts of our communities’ well-being providing large-scale employment and care to citizens. In today’s healthcare industry, many medical facilities are challenged to balance financial demands while continuing to provide quality care. In most...
Prior to starting Signature Performance 15 years ago, I saw how important the implications of healthcare administrative functions were becoming and their impact on care delivery cost and overall success in healthcare. However, progress in the financial management...
Since 2005, 120 rural hospitals have closed, greatly reducing local access to care for 20% of the U.S. population. Fairfax Community Hospital is on the verge of becoming one of the latest critical access hospitals to shut down due to financial struggles. Once ranked...
