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At A Glance Widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) is growing, according to Experian Health’s latest survey. But many providers feel that human oversight still plays a critical role. Discover insights on key trends, use cases and barriers to AI’s evolving role in RCM. Key takeaways: Nearly two-thirds of…
One of Crothall’s longest-running associates recently celebrated her 60th work anniversary in the healthcare industry. Carolyn Mixon, Environmental Services operations manager at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama, began working as a housekeeper in 1965. She started her career at the former Peoples Hospital and moved to Walker Baptist when it opened in 1980. To celebrate this milestone, her friends and co-workers presented the 80-year-old with a certificate and a plaque, and treated her to dinner at a…
This roundup is published monthly. It is meant to highlight some of healthcare’s recent hiring news and is not intended to be comprehensive. If you have news about an executive appointment, resignation or layoff that you would like to share for this roundup, please reach out to [email protected]. Hires Behavioral healthcare provider Acadia Healthcare abruptly…
As more hospitals and medical practices assess AI applications to improve medical bill collection and revenue cycle management more broadly, it’s a good opportunity to discuss what healthcare organizations see as the ROI for revenue cycle management. That was one of the topics of a webinar sponsored by Smarter Technologies. The conversation with Smarter Technologies…
At A Glance Propensity-to-pay models use predictive analytics to help healthcare organizations understand patient payment behavior. Learn how providers can leverage these tools to prioritize collections, improve cash flow and reduce bad debt. Key takeaways: Providers are facing increasing bad debt levels and a sharp decline in patient collection rates. Propensity-to-pay models use predictive analytics…
The recent Mayo Clinic announcement caught my attention for reasons that run deep. I am a breast cancer survivor who remembers how much depends on timely information, strong research, and clinical clarity. I am an executive who has spent years advising organizations on data, AI, and digital strategy. One of the ongoing challenges in working…
At A Glance Widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) is growing, according to Experian Health’s latest survey. But many providers feel that human oversight still plays a critical role. Discover insights on key trends, use cases and barriers to AI’s evolving role in RCM. Key takeaways: Nearly two-thirds of…
At A Glance For healthcare providers, claim denials are a constant drain on revenue and staff capacity. Jason Considine, President at Experian Health, sees three ways artificial intelligence (AI) can break this cycle: by preventing avoidable errors, prioritizing high-value resubmissions and using data insights to reduce denials over time. Key takeaways: Claim denials are primarily…
Healthcare is heading into a turbulent phase. Many leaders have worked through tight budgets or policy shifts before, but the scale now forming is different. More than half of provider revenue comes through federal programs, and the ground under that support is shifting. Nearly a trillion dollars in Medicaid funding is expected to fall away…
At A Glance Claim scrubbing technology helps healthcare providers submit clean, accurate claims from the start – improving accuracy, reducing denials and maximizing reimbursements. Key takeaways: Claim scrubbing is a critical part of claims management, designed to improve claim accuracy and catch errors before submission. Errors on claims are a leading cause for denials and…
