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COVID-19 Revenue Cycle Performance Metrics
One Minute with Me. Hospital and health system revenue cycle performance metrics look good in April - e.g. debit A/R is down 16.1% nationally. Is it real? No.

CARES Act No Match for Drastic Decline in Outpatient Net Revenue
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is aimed at providing relief for individuals and businesses that have been negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation contains many aspects and recipient categories, with healthcare being a major beneficiary.

Hospital Volumes Hit Unprecedented Lows
Hospital volumes have dropped so dramatically and quickly since the end of February that many health system financial executives are scrambling for sources of cash.

Protecting Revenue at Risk
Healthcare organization leaders should be familiar with and create strategies for effective performance under Medicare’s new “pay-for-value” quality programs.

Optimize Revenue Cycle Performance Using the Right Metrics
Healthcare organizations today are drowning in data. Data metrics help organizations assess their revenue cycle performance, but the weight of too much data – coupled with a lack of clear direction for how best to interpret and use that data – quickly can overwhelm and even paralyze organizational leadership.