The right moves for success with Medicare
Garrison, G.L.; Little, D.W.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 62(6): 60-69
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 18637544 Document Number: 621815
Hospitals can take these steps to meet payment reform challenges: Analyze the financial impact of payment changes. Benchmark performance against peers. Audit and educate physicians. Implement a concurrent documentation program. Focus on length of stay. Get ready for RACs. Take charge of charge capture. Prevent coding duplication. Conduct a pricing review. Validate payment reconciliation processes.