Why Regular Compliance Assessments are Non-Negotiable for Healthcare Organization Success
Compliance in healthcare is essential for delivering quality care, protecting patients, and your organization. It touches every part of a healthcare organization, from ensuring patient privacy to maintaining accurate billing practices. However, achieving and maintaining compliance requires regular and thorough assessments of your compliance programs. These assessments are critical for identifying gaps, ensuring adherence to […]
Getting Results for Healthcare Businesses
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a consultant at Complete Healthcare Business Consulting (CHCBC) is witnessing the tangible results of our efforts. Every day presents new challenges, particularly when dealing with insurance companies. We consistently step up to the plate, going toe-to-toe with these entities to ensure our healthcare clients receive the compensation […]
Negotiating Effectively with Insurance Companies
At Complete Healthcare Business Consulting (CHCBC), our approach to negotiating with insurance companies truly sets us apart. We don’t just use data as a tool; it’s the cornerstone of the customized strategies we develop to meet the specific needs of each practice. This data-driven methodology, paired with our extensive experience in clinic operations, enables us […]
5 Tips for Negotiating Managed Care Contracts
Managed Care Contracts are a crucial part of any healthcare provider’s operations. Successfully negotiating these contracts can significantly impact a provider’s financial health and ability to deliver quality care. Whether you’re new to the process or looking to refine your strategy, here are five tips to help you effectively negotiate managed care contracts. 1. Focus […]
The CHCBC Team Attends NSCHBC Conference
The team at Complete Healthcare Business Consulting attended the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants’ annual conference in Denver, Colorado, last week. They thrive on learning about the top issues within healthcare so that they can better serve their Clients. Jackie Coult, CHBC, presented on “Best Practices for Dealing with Difficult Clients and Potential […]
Issues in Healthcare Cybersecurity—and What You Can Do
Issues in healthcare cybersecurity revealed with the Change Healthcare cyberattack—here’s what you can do In the aftermath of the cyberattack in February 2024 on Change Healthcare systems, which are part of UnitedHealth Group, medical providers are taking a look at their own cybersecurity. There are certain steps you must take for your practice, and some […]
What is the Direct Primary Care Model?
What is the Direct Primary Care Model? Physicians and medical practices are hearing more talk about the popular topic of “Direct Primary Care” (DPC). The biggest benefit to this type of practice: the re-centering of the physician-patient relationship. You know… helping people, which was very likely the reason you wanted to become a physician in […]
Solutions to the 2024 Medicare Cuts to Physician Payments
Medicare rate reduction to physicians and medical practices in 2023 and 2024 New Medicare reimbursement rates went into effect on January 1, 2024. With a second vote by Congress in late January, which didn’t amend the cuts to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it’s clear—we must act. It’s critical for physicians, patients, and advocates […]
What is Revenue Cycle Management in Healthcare?
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in healthcare encompasses all the steps a practice follows to get paid. This process begins when a patient schedules an appointment and comes to an end with final payment for services rendered. RCM is a benefit not only to the organization, but also the patient. The importance of effective revenue cycle […]
Creating High-Performing Healthcare Organizations
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and healthcare organizations need to be able to adapt and change in order to stay ahead of the curve. One of the most important things that healthcare organizations can do to improve their performance is to create a culture of continuous improvement. This means constantly evaluating and looking for […]