The Business of Healthcare
Struggling With Surprise Medical Bills? Pay Attention to ERAPH
When I worked for an insurance carrier, we had an acronym we used to describe the doctor groups that were most likely to generate surprise medical bills. Insurance companies and others that work with hospitals need to pay special attention to these ERAPH providers.
A Common Solution to Burnout in Nurses Is Causing Issues for Hospitals
With nurse turnover and burnout in nurses both on the rise, travel nurses are helping fill staffing shortages in hospitals. While it’s an arguably necessary solution given the state of care, outsize travel nurse pay is creating more problems than the approach solves.
The Reasons Behind the High Cost of Healthcare in the U.S.
Why is healthcare so expensive in the U.S.? Many folks assume soaring prescription prices and expensive medical services are behind the rising costs of healthcare, but the actual answer might surprise you. Read on to learn more about healthcare costs.
Modeling the True Cost of Delays in Healthcare
People delay seeking healthcare for a wide variety of reasons — based on everything from financial concerns to convenience — but those delays come with a cost. In this post, we try to illustrate the potential savings of resolving payment-related delays in care for a commercially insured population.
4 Ways Hospital Leaders Can Support Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a severe emotional toll on healthcare workers, exposing them to an extreme amount of anxiety, stress, and burnout. This pandemic will have ripple effects on healthcare workers’ mental health for years to come, making it critical that hospital leaders find ways to support their people.