Did you know that about 17% of in-network claims were denied in 2019, and about 14% of in-network claims were denied by issuers in 2018? Almost every hospital struggles with denials, and that poses a threat to the income of…
As of May 18th, 124 million Americans have been fully vaccinated, allowing us to prepare for the next phase of COVID-19. All COVID-19 vaccines are free to patients; however, getting reimbursed can be a challenging process. Pharmacies nationwide experience complicated…
Did you know? 41 percent of working-age Americans – 72 million people – have medical bill problems or are paying off medical debt. In addition, 7 million elderly adults are also dealing with medical debt. But what if there was…
Worried that your third-party vendor isn't HIPAA compliant? These days, most hospitals and other health-related facilities recognize the importance of having a HIPAA-compliant practice. Ensuring HIPAA compliance within all hospitals and health-related facilities—and ensuring such compliance includes facility vendors—is important to…
Breaking News: Oklahoma joins in on Medicaid expansion. On June 1st, 2021, the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority will start accepting applications for coverage under Medicaid expansion. Applications will be opening on June 1st, 2021, and coverage will begin on July 1st,…
Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? I am from Lawrence Kansas and I have worked at Midland for about 11 months as a Public Benefit and Accident Recovery Specialist. I have two little sisters Peyton (12) and…
Researchers are raising alarms that individuals can develop long-term disability after COVID-19, potentially leading to post-viral problems. Some patients report permanent damage to their lungs, kidneys, hearts and ongoing debilitating fatigue, blood clots, muscle pain, and cognitive issues. Unfortunately, if symptoms…
A healthy revenue cycle is essential for maintaining the financial well-being of your healthcare facility. Hospitals closely monitor and rethink their revenue cycle management and brainstorming ways to improve their hospital revenue cycle. Patient access, accurate clinical documentation, coding, proper reimbursement, scheduling,…
Did you know? According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, car accidents happen every 60 seconds. That means about 5.25 million accidents happen across the nation on a yearly basis. If you are involved in an auto accident, it can…
Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? I was raised in the Carolinas but now consider Oklahoma to be home. I am happily married with three grown children: a preschool teacher, a US Marine, and a firefighter. Not…
