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Patient Access Leaders Share Best Collections Training Methods
While making rounds in the department, patient access managers at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, WA, often heard patients claim they already paid a deductible or that they were overcharged for past services.
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A Single Productivity Metric for All Patient Access Areas
Registrations require varied amounts of time and effort.
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If There’s a Lack of Engagement, Try Creating a Patient Access Council
Staff wanted recognition, communication, and challenges.
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EDs Dread Questions About Cost of Care
New process connects patients and financial counselors.
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Patient Access Staff Working from Home Becomes Winning Strategy
Leaders report improved productivity, higher employee satisfaction.
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Court Blocks Anthem-Cigna Merger
Judge argued the deal would have led to higher insurance premiums and less competition.
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FDA Action
The FDA has approved a second cyclase-C agonist for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation.
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Promising Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis Closer to Approval
Ocrelizumab may be closer to approval for the treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis based on the recently published results of two studies.
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Comparing First-line Treatments for C. difficile Infections
Vancomycin and metronidazole are both used as first-line treatment for C. difficile infections, but vancomycin may be superior in reducing 30-day mortality.
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Approved Drug Demonstrates Efficacy in Battling Potent Bacterial Infection
Bezlotoxumab was associated with a substantially lower rate of recurrent C. difficile infection compared to placebo with a good safety profile.