Healthcare Management Advisor
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Etiquette study points to bottom-line problems
Summer 2014
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
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Word count: 447
Abstract: As outcome-based reimbursement becomes more prevalent, patient satisfaction will have a greater effect on a hospital’s finances. However, a recent study points to potential patient dissatisfaction based on doctors’ lack of etiquette practices. It reveals that, while interns thought they were performing adequately on five measures of etiquette when dealing with patients, recorded observations indicated otherwise. This article explains the consequences of poor etiquette.
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Tips on how to mind your profit margins
Summer 2014
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Word count: 718
Abstract: Hospitals that are just treading water financially need to employ strategies that can help them stay solvent. This article offers some tips that can help; included are discussions of readmission rate reduction, ways to lower the costs of supplies, and the benefits of outsourcing noncore functions.
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How to improve your hospital’s health with IT investments
Summer 2014
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Word count: 508
Abstract: With revenues dropping and expenses climbing, some facilities may resist the idea of making costly investments in IT. But such short-term vision can have negative consequences in today’s competitive market. In fact, smart IT investments can prove critical to a hospital’s long-term survival. This article examines the benefits of health care IT and offers suggestions for making the most of an IT investment.
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Into (and out of) the breach: Cyber insurance to the rescue?
Summer 2014
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Word count: 736
Abstract: The risks of data breaches are at the forefront of many hospitals’ concerns. Increasingly, facilities are seeking to protect their bottom lines with data breach insurance. Before purchasing a policy, though, a hospital needs to weigh several considerations. This article discusses the three main areas of coverage and some significant differences among policies. A sidebar looks at how breaches occur.
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Bridging the divide: New ACO physician compensation models
Spring 2014
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Word count: 392
Abstract: The health care industry continues to move away from the traditional fee-for-service approach toward one where care is largely provided by accountable care organizations (ACOs). As such, hospitals must remain open to the idea of adjusting their physician compensation models accordingly. But pure base-salary models typically don’t adequately account for minimum work standards, while pure productivity plans do little to promote teamwork or incentivize quality over quantity. For these reasons, other models have been gaining favor in ACOs recently. This article describes several.
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Private equity firms offer cash relief to community hospitals
Spring 2014
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Word count: 657
Abstract: Some cash-strapped community hospitals are finding relief through capital infusions by a private equity firm. Although they’ll surrender a degree of ownership control, engaging in one of these arrangements can help strengthen their cash flow and generate more sustainable profits without necessarily subverting their mission statement. This article explains how a private equity firm can earn profits on a financially distressed community hospital, and how profit-driven ownership can be good for the hospital while preserving its charitable mission.
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4 tips for wise capital spending
Spring 2014
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Word count: 520
Abstract: After exercising fiscal restraint for years, some hospitals are beginning to again ramp up their capital spending on projects such as health information technology, physician practice acquisition, construction and new services. Whether these facilities are making these expenditures by choice or necessity, this article offers four tips for getting the most bang for the buck: They involve inventory, analytics, due diligence and designating a project manager.
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Are you on the right side of the law? Faulty physician agreements come with a hefty price tag
Spring 2014
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Word count: 929
Abstract: In 2013, a hospital system was walloped with a $237 million damages verdict based on physician compensation agreements that violated the Stark Law and the False Claims Act (FCA). And this was all despite its having obtained a three-page pretransaction valuation giving the arrangements the thumbs-up. This article explains how the agreements worked, but notes the critical mistakes that occurred during their preparation. A sidebar discusses whether so-called anticipated referrals constitute a proper basis for finding that a physician’s compensation takes into account the volume or value of referrals.
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Computers or clipboards? AMA addresses electronics in exam rooms
Winter 2014
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Word count: 459
Abstract: A recent American Medical Association (AMA) report provides encouraging news, along with helpful tips, for hospitals that are incorporating exam room computing in their electronic health record (EHR) processes. This article looks at the report’s findings, which conclude that EHRs are expected to improve the quality and efficiency of care delivery, with only minimal negative effects. But doctors themselves play an important role in furthering the success of EHR processes.
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Understanding the new fraud self-disclosure protocol
Winter 2014
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Word count: 553
Abstract: The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a new Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP) for violations of federal fraud and abuse laws that substantially revises the prior protocol published in 1998. This article discusses the benefits (and some caveats) of self-disclosure, along with several of the most common issues providers disclose under the SDP.
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The pressure is building on improving quality
Winter 2014
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Word count: 575
Abstract: Whether it’s from the Joint Commission or the CMS, a medical facility may be slapped with various payment penalties if it doesn’t participate in quality initiatives (QIs) for the Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update program. Fortunately, there are several strategies it can employ to help keep in good standing with the reporting entities. This article discusses several of them.
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Affordable Care Act – IRS issues updated guidance on Community Health Needs Assessments
Winter 2014
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Word count: 842
Abstract: The IRS recently released proposed regulations that provide updated guidance to charitable hospitals on the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) requirements under the Affordable Care Act, the consequences of noncompliance, and reporting requirements. As this article explains, the regulations loosen the CHNA-related penalties and grant some waivers for minor infractions. Key provisions are discussed, along with changes from previous IRS guidance. A sidebar notes that the proposed regulations allow hospitals, in some circumstances, to collaborate on both the reports themselves and the implementation strategies.
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3 trends in hospital benefit plans
Fall 2013
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Word count: 447
Abstract: Hospitals employ hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people, making employee benefits a significant piece of a hospital’s budget. That’s why many facilities are reconsidering their benefit plans in an attempt to remain competitive yet keep a lid on costs. This article describes three ways hospitals are doing just that. They involve domestic providers, defined contribution retirement plans, and paid time off programs.
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Keep your hospital out of hot water – Following the letter of the law is key
Fall 2013
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Word count: 707
Abstract: It’s critical that all hospitals abide by certain statutes and regulations. And it’s up to the facility’s board of directors or trustees to ensure that compliance is met on all levels. But as the amount of legal obligations continues to grow, it can place a huge burden on the hospital — financially and otherwise. This article looks at the risk for noncompliance in two areas — billing and reimbursement and fraud and abuse — along with other risks.
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FTC guidance – How to ensure your clinical integration programs pass antitrust muster
Fall 2013
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Word count: 605
Abstract: The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the increasing focus on efficiency and quality of care in the health care industry are prompting a growing number of hospitals to consider provider networks such as clinical integration programs (CIPs). While attractive, these networks have the potential to violate antitrust laws. This article discusses the Federal Trade Commission’s first advisory opinion regarding a CIP since the passage of the health care act. The guidance provides insight on how such programs can escape antitrust challenges.
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CMS proposes rule change to Part B billing
Fall 2013
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Word count: 756
Abstract: Earlier this year, the CMS issued a proposed rule that would allow hospitals to rebill Medicare for Part B services in certain circumstances after the denial of Part A inpatient admission for lack of medical necessity. The rule was released to address hospital complaints related to disputes over the difference between inpatient and outpatient care. The proposed rule provides some relief for hospitals but hasn’t stifled criticism of the CMS’s payment policies when claims for inpatient admission are denied. This article takes a close look at the rule, while a sidebar notes an interim rule that outlines more liberal Part B rebilling policies than in the proposed rule.