10 steps toward ED profitability.

Autor: Holstein JG; Medical Management Professionals, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA. jholstein@hbr-inc.com
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Healthcare financial management : journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association [Healthc Financ Manage] 2008 May; Vol. 62 (5), pp. 42-5.
Abstrakt: Ten contract issues that all hospital EDs should address in their pro-fee contracts are: A prudent layperson definition of an emergency. Covered services/medical necessity. Assignment of benefits. Credentialing/ enrollment. Prompt payment for services. CPT coding guidelines. Claim submission parameters. Contract assignment. Payment rates. Term and termination.
Databáze: MEDLINE