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Health Plans Turn to Third Parties to Handle Claims and Authorizations
Health plans are increasingly working with third-party business partners to manage certain operational activities. Although third parties may help save money, for patient access, it could mean more claims denials and authorization hassles.
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Revamped Price Estimate Processes Demand Accuracy
The landscape is shifting away from point-of-service collections toward financial transparency and patient education.
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Patients Want Hassle-Free Financial Experience
Hospitals face all kinds of bad publicity, but few stories focus on how hospitals help patients financially.
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What Would You Do?
What follows are some real-world problems worth considering. While some of these may seem innocuous, others may be more serious — issues that put patient safety at risk or activities that are downright illegal.
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Lack of Health Literacy Tied to Higher Risk for Postoperative Infections
Patients who struggle to read, absorb, and follow healthcare instructions may be more likely to contract an infection after surgery, according to the results of new research.
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Eye Surgery Center Shows How to Keep Patients Happy During Pandemic
Creating a welcoming, patient-friendly environment during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for any organization, including surgery centers, which rely (in part) on exceptional people skills.
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Guidance from AORN, Others Updates COVID-19 Recommendations
Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers have learned they can keep performing surgeries, but those facilities have to be thoughtful about it.
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American College of Surgeons Opposes New Fee Schedule
How might this proposed fee schedule affect surgery centers?
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Tools to Help Build Resilience
Surgery center leaders and staff can improve their resilience and coping mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic by practicing mindfulness, meditation, yoga, healthy eating, exercise, and group sharing.
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Tactics for Reducing Staff Stress, Preventing Burnout
Nurses and other surgery center staff could benefit from stress reduction techniques, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.