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Health system uncovers inside data breach
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Number of uninsured is lowest since 2009
Number of uninsured adults drops to 15.9% -
Helping obtain Medicaid is ‘more complex’
Helping patients obtain financial assistance in the form of Medicaid has clearly gotten more complex for patient access areas, as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). -
Preceptors ease new hires’ anxiety
Using preceptors to train patient access employees results in improved morale, more teamwork, and increased success of new hires. -
Is patient eligible for discount? Say so!
Patient access employees need to convey to patients that the hospital is willing to work with them on payment for services, but that a partnership is expected. -
Transition to ICD-10 may cause financial losses
Health providers might experience information and financial loss during the mandated conversion from the current International Classification of Diseases to its new and improved version, report researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Tactical approach takes advantage of confusion
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Going too far with HIPAA compliance threatens care provided to patients
Overzealous individuals can become the HIPAA police -
Report finds HIPAA hindering data usage
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Preceptors help with these roles