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Unlocking Resources for Patient Care by Streamlining Administrative Operations Beginning January 1, 2026, The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goal, NPG 12, will redefine how hospitals think about providing safe care. For the first time, staffing and competency will be formally scored as safety measures, requiring healthcare organizations to demonstrate the correct number of people and documented competence on every shift. For many health systems already navigating

In an industry full of nuance and complexity, there are ample opportunities for both improvement and innovation. Many healthcare systems have been navigating the intricacies of managing several different software platforms siloed across their revenue cycle operations. For example, some currently utilize separate systems to manage their registration and scheduling such as Millenium Patient Access, and their revenue cycle functions, such as Soarian.  Although these systems can

What are Contractual Adjustments? Every healthcare organization has contractual agreements with the payers who help pay for the charges incurred for patient care. These contracts contain specific billing agreements and fee schedules that outline what portion of the charges the payer will and will not cover. Contractual adjustments can have significant impacts on what providers ultimately get paid for providing services. For example, in efforts to manage costs, some hospitals

In today’s economy, health systems face many financial challenges. To improve their financial performance and reduce risk, many...

How to Optimize Your Revenue Cycle Through Quality Partnership