Reimbursement
Originally intended to foster innovation, such as extended-release formulations or novel delivery systems, recent years have seen a surge in 505(b)(2) applications for minor changes, such as vial size. Read More ›
Exposing our organizations to the importance of revenue cycle management (RCM) arms them with knowledge critical to identifying and overcoming obstacles throughout the RCM maze. Read More ›
Billing for navigation services was a central topic at the recently held Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators meeting, with one speaker discussing the vital importance of invoicing for these services in light of recent reimbursement obstacles. Read More ›
The ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) provides a standardized avenue for classifying and recording diseases and medical conditions. Read More ›
Medical coding, the communication mechanism for healthcare reimbursement
and the standardization of uniform language for nationwide claims processing of medical, surgical, and diagnostic items and services, can be complicated to
understand and apply. Read More ›
The only tried and true method to achieve and maintain a successful revenue cycle
is through the careful creation of a strong foundation alongside attention to the
entire cycle. Read More ›
The affordability of medication remains a substantial obstacle to care for many patients with cancer. According to the NCI, the per-patient annualized average costs of cancer diagnosis and treatment were highest in the last year of life, at $109,727 for medical services and $4372 for oral prescription drugs. Read More ›
Successful revenue cycle management is a team effort that requires continuous collaboration across multiple departments of an organization. Although all institutions aim for standard industry best practices, the way in which these goals are attained may vary greatly, based on unique workflows, workforces, and needs. Read More ›
Medicine is an essential service. Yet, healthcare providers still need to make enough profit to cover their overhead costs if they want to keep their doors open. That is why it is essential for your business and community that claims are processed accurately and that you get reimbursed for your services. Read More ›
Oncologists are operating in a whole new world as healthcare transitions to value-based care. To thrive in this emerging environment, providers must understand the many details involved in how value-based models work. Read More ›