Articles By Greg Bengel
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Number Of Doctors Leaving Medicare Contested
9/4/2013
While some reports show patient access to Medicare is still excellent, the American Medical Association points to the financial burden on doctors who participate By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Expert Offers ICD-10 Implementation Guidance
9/4/2013
With the ICD-10 implementation date rapidly approaching, one expert offers eight steps that providers can take to prepare themselves By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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How Big Data Can Personalize Healthcare
9/3/2013
Researchers from Notre Dame recently developed a system that could help providers personalize healthcare, lower readmission rates, and cut costs By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Examining ACOs In Search Of A Winning Formula
9/2/2013
Data analytics and structure-aided savings work for some, while others are leaving the Pioneer program due to financial risk By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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OIG Blames Hospitals For CMS Overpayments
8/30/2013
Report from OIG estimates that CMS overpaid hospitals $38.2 million for unnecessary short-stay claims related to cancelled elective surgeries By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Premium Payment Grace Period May Hurt Providers
8/29/2013
Providers oppose CMS rule that provides a 90-day grace period for patients who fail to pay their premiums under insurance exchanges By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Reducing Costs Through Better Care Transition Management
8/28/2013
A recent webinar shows providers how to better improve patient outcomes while reducing costs and readmissions rates through data management, integrated communications, and analytics By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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HIX Deadline Approaches, As Do IT Challenges
8/27/2013
A recent report from Frost & Sullivan assesses the approaching HIX deadline and the concerns surrounding implementation By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Big Data Utilization Important Yet Elusive For Providers
8/26/2013
Two recent surveys show that providers see the need for utilizing big data but face significant complications in doing so By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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RACs Labeled “Bounty Hunters” By One Healthcare Provider
8/23/2013
In a presentation, one provider explains the RAC program and the stress it places on hospitals By Greg Bengel, contributing writer