Hospital Access Management articles from July 2008

Hospital Access Management archives from July 2008

Registration process taking too long? If it's more than a minute - it is.
July 1, 2008... Registration process taking too long? If it's more than a minute -- it is Iowa hospitals tackle ED wait times with team triage, quick registration "It's a constant struggle." Reducing door to doc times in the emergency department,...

'Show me the money:' Hiring, retaining coders.
July 1, 2008... 'Show me the money:' Hiring, retaining coders Benefit in hiring from outside "Spoil 'em rotten, pay 'em lots of money, let 'em do what they want, and then cut their throats if they don't give you what you need." "Really?" ...

Reimbursement: How care for illegals may change.
July 1, 2008... Reimbursement: How care for illegals may change Fund expires in September Reimbursement for care of illegal immigrants could take a big hit as of Sept. 30, 2008 -- not great news as talk of health care costs, caring for the uninsured,...

Guest Column: 'Not just another smile' Making registration work.(Viewpoint essay)
July 1, 2008... 'Not just another smile' Making registration work Patients want financial planning 'with no surprises' By Kari Kemper Several years ago, I visited my local emergency department with my youngest son. His lip made direct contact with...

How does a registration department change to meet these increasing consumer demands?
July 1, 2008... How does a registration department change to meet these increasing consumer demands? With process, technology, and people. Process Work flow and business processes must drive change. Whether the process evaluation is driven...

Deloitte survey finds key consumer characteristics.
July 1, 2008... Deloitte survey finds key consumer characteristics A recent survey by Deloitte reveals that U.S. consumers still perceive a technological gap in the health care industry and want more personalized care. Using a web-based questionnaire,...

News Briefs: HHS launches first national ad campaign.
July 1, 2008... HHS launches first national ad campaign Promoting its Hospital Compare web site, the Department of Health and Human Services launched its first ever national advertising campaign, kicking it off in 58 major newspapers on May 21. The...