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September 9, 2019

How Blockchain Will Fatten the Top Line of Labs and Pharmacies

by Beau Benson | Healthcare Technology, Revenue Cycle Management

Introduction Lots of industry pundits and armchair experts have weighed in with their analysis of how blockchain technology — and its impact on data integration and exchange, information security, and real-time accessibility of data — will transform care delivery. But while much has been opined about the transformative effects that blockchain will usher in for hospitals and healthcare systems, little has been written about its potential applications for alternative site healthcare organizations like diagnostics labs, infusion providers and specialty pharmacies. This post will address some specific blockchain use cases for these markets. But First Some Context If you are already… Read entire article here

August 5, 2019

RCM Technology & Personnel Challenges at Diagnostics Labs

by Developer | Revenue Cycle Management

Revenue cycle departments at diagnostics labs face some really daunting challenges when it comes to managing patient copays and billing.  We wanted to get a better understanding for the pain points that they face on a day-to-day basis, so we commissioned a market research firm to conduct a series of interviews with revenue cycle executives from across a spectrum of lab services types. This is the final installment in a series of five blog posts that reveals the findings from these interviews. To start reading from the first installment in the series, click here. You can also download the full… Read entire article here

July 29, 2019

Why Billing is Complex at Diagnostics Labs

by Developer | Revenue Cycle Management

Revenue cycle departments at diagnostics labs face some really daunting challenges when it comes to managing patient copays and billing.  We wanted to get a better understanding for the pain points that they face on a day-to-day basis, so we commissioned a market research firm to conduct a series of interviews with revenue cycle executives from across a spectrum of lab services types. This is the fourth in a series of five blog posts that reveals the findings from these interviews. To start reading from the first installment in the series, click here. You can also download the full report. … Read entire article here

July 22, 2019

The Perils of Bad Debt at Diagnostics Labs

by Developer | Revenue Cycle Management

Revenue cycle departments at diagnostics labs face some really daunting challenges when it comes to managing patient copays and billing.  We wanted to get a better understanding for the pain points that they face on a day-to-day basis, so we commissioned a market research firm to conduct a series of interviews with revenue cycle executives from across a spectrum of lab services types. This is the third in a series of five blog posts that reveals the findings from these interviews. To start reading from the first installment in the series, click here. You can also download the full report. … Read entire article here