Payer Systems

States Miss Key Opportunities in Medicaid Maternal Health Coverage
Management & Administration States Miss Key Opportunities in Medicaid Maternal Health Coverage

Recently, a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has highlighted missed opportunities by states to improve maternal health access through Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs). The report points out significant gaps in insurance

October 2, 2024
Vermont Pursues Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms Amid Financial Crisis
Management & Administration Vermont Pursues Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms Amid Financial Crisis

The state of Vermont is navigating a profound healthcare crisis that has necessitated comprehensive reform efforts aimed at revitalizing its healthcare system. Spearheaded by the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB), these efforts are driven by a critical need to achieve financial sustainability,

September 24, 2024
Can AI and Outsourcing Solve Revenue Cycle Woes in Healthcare?
Management & Administration Can AI and Outsourcing Solve Revenue Cycle Woes in Healthcare?

In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, revenue cycle management (RCM) remains a critical challenge for health systems. With payer complexities, staffing shortages, and cybersecurity concerns on the rise, many healthcare executives are reevaluating their strategies. A recent survey

September 12, 2024
How Are AI and Automation Transforming Healthcare Revenue Cycles?
Management & Administration How Are AI and Automation Transforming Healthcare Revenue Cycles?

Healthcare revenue cycle management has always been a complex and multifaceted process. With evolving payer requirements, increasing denial rates, and significant workforce shortages, the need for innovative and efficient solutions has never been more urgent. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and

September 10, 2024
AI Tools Easing Clinician Burden and Enhancing Patient Interaction
Management & Administration AI Tools Easing Clinician Burden and Enhancing Patient Interaction

Clinicians across major health systems in the United States are increasingly turning to AI-powered documentation tools to alleviate the heavy administrative burden that often detracts from patient care and contributes to burnout. By adopting these technologies, healthcare providers aim to

September 3, 2024
Infirmary Health and UnitedHealthcare Settle Reimbursement Dispute
Management & Administration Infirmary Health and UnitedHealthcare Settle Reimbursement Dispute

The healthcare industry can often feel like the Wild West, with standoffs not uncommon. One such recent dispute saw Infirmary Health, Alabama's largest nonprofit health system, facing off against UnitedHealthcare, the United States' largest commercial health insurer. At the heart of this

June 11, 2024
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