January 2022

Beyond The Buzz: Practical applications of artificial intelligence in revenue cycle management

Buzzword alert! For the past few years, if not longer, artificial intelligence has been promising to revolutionize the hospital revenue cycle. But the reality of applying AI to RCM has been less transformational.

31 January

How To Turn Opportunity Into Success With Swing Bed As A Service Line

For most rural and critical access hospitals (CAHs), swing bed programs remain an underutilized opportunity. When empty acute-care beds can be used for post-acute care services, hospitals can drive revenue while providing a vital service for their community.

31 January

Lifting The Fog On Swing Beds: Clear Up Confusion To Maximize Opportunity

Even though swing beds were authorized more than three decades ago and close to 90% of eligible hospitals take advantage of them, questions and confusion remain over how they can be used and how to appropriately document their use.

31 January