The powerful data analytic tools used for predicting patients at risk for high healthcare utilization, healthcare costs, and mortality are essential to a successful population health model of care.
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Predictive modeling software helps case managers understand patient populations
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The powerful data analytic tools used for predicting patients at risk for high healthcare utilization, healthcare costs, and mortality are essential to a successful population health model of care.
The dangers of unequal access to post-M&A resources among providers
Source: HealthLeaders Media
As health systems merge and expand, not everyone ends up with the same clinical decision support and other resources. The cost is usually the biggest obstacle.
 

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CMS guidance clarifies billing for frequently misreported IMRT planning services
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently released updated guidance on billing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) after an OIG audit found a 100% error rate in billing certain IMRT planning services.
 

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Q&A: Documentation of CKD and ESRD
Source: ACDIS
Q: If physician documents Stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on peritoneal dialysis, do I code them both or do I need to query?

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