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Improving Revenue Cycle with Denial Management Services

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Denial management services play a crucial role in the healthcare sector, particularly when it comes to maintaining a healthy revenue cycle. Medical billing denials can create significant financial challenges for healthcare providers by delaying payments and increasing administrative burdens. These denials occur when insurance companies or payers refuse to reimburse healthcare providers for services rendered, often due to errors in claims or non-compliance with payer guidelines. Effective denial management helps to minimize these issues, ensuring a smoother flow of revenue for healthcare organizations. This article discusses how denial management services can improve the revenue cycle and highlights the role of 3Gen Consulting in providing expert support in this area. The Impact of Medical Billing Denials on Revenue Medical billing denials can severely impact the financial health of healthcare organizations. When claims are denied, healthcare providers are forced to spend additional tim

What Is Hospital Accounts Receivable and Why Is It Important?

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Hospital accounts receivable is more than just a financial metric; it's a cornerstone of financial stability and operational efficiency for healthcare organizations. Today, we will delve into the fundamental aspects of hospital accounts receivable, unraveling its significance and highlighting why it's essential in the healthcare revenue cycle. From its definition to its impact on revenue optimization, cash flow management, patient satisfaction, compliance, and strategic decision-making, understanding medical billing accounts receivable is essential for healthcare administrators, financial managers, and providers alike. That being said, hospital accounts receivable is one of the most crucial aspects of healthcare financial management as it plays a pivotal role in the sustenance and growth of healthcare organizations. But what exactly is hospital accounts receivable, and why is it so crucial? Hospital accounts receivable represent the outstanding payments owed to a healthcare f

Home Health Billing Alert: CMS Calls For Comments On Home Health Aide Utilization

  Home health aide visits have been plummeting in recent years, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a request for information to understand what might be happening.  Here is a look at the request and what it could mean for any organization interested in home health billing [1]. How Home Health Aide Use Factors into Home Health Care Billing Home health aide services are part of case-mix adjustment. After a practitioner prescribes home health for a patient, the Home Health Agency Center (HHA) is tasked with assessing the patient condition, along with determining elements like therapy, skilled nursing care, medical social services, and also the need for home health aide services. This happens at the beginning of the 60-day certification period and must be done for every subsequent 60-day certification, something that directly intersects with home health billing guidelines. The case-mix adjustment to the national 30-day payment rate is determined using c

Home Health Billing Alert: CMS Calls For Comments On Home Health Aide Utilization

  Home health aide visits have been plummeting in recent years, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a request for information to understand what might be happening.  Here is a look at the request and what it could mean for any organization interested in home health billing [1]. How Home Health Aide Use Factors into Home Health Care Billing Home health aide services are part of case-mix adjustment. After a practitioner prescribes home health for a patient, the Home Health Agency Center (HHA) is tasked with assessing the patient condition, along with determining elements like therapy, skilled nursing care, medical social services, and also the need for home health aide services. This happens at the beginning of the 60-day certification period and must be done for every subsequent 60-day certification, something that directly intersects with home health billing guidelines. The case-mix adjustment to the national 30-day payment rate is determined using c