Star Tribune A 2018 report that reviewed 210 hospitals found a failure to report approximately $4.4 million in warranty credits that should have been sent to Medicare. In examining 296 surgeries to replace problematic medical devices for Medicare beneficiaries, none of them were properly billed. While this report is several years old, it highlights the essential need for systems and …
U.S. Hospitals See Unequal Financial Hit and Relief During COVID
CIDRAP A trio of recent studies have shed new light on the disparities facing hospitals in the wake of COVID-19. One study published in JAMA Health Forum focuses on fund allocation, finding that a disproportionate amount of federal relief funds went to the already best-equipped facilities, among other details related to average funding amounts, total funds distributed, and questions about fund …
HealthCareSource Improves U.S. Healthcare Talent Management
symplr Talent management software HealthCareSource (by developer symplr) is now being in used in more than a third of U.S. healthcare facilities to bring data-driven and patient focused solutions to talent acquisition, employee development, performance evaluations, and beyond. These comprehensive tools reflect the growing demand for sophisticated, interconnected healthcare HR systems that can help staff keep up with the industry’s …
COVID-19 Leads to Hospital Supply Chain Changes
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center The COVID-19 pandemic led to countless changes across the healthcare industry, including supply chain challenges. Because of the critical role of PPE in reducing the spread of COVID-19, demand in healthcare facilities increased – while at the same time, manufacturing, shipping, and other components of the supply chain were facing challenges of their …
