Last week, I sat down with Professor Thomas Campanella, Director of Health Care Economics at Baldwin Wallace University, and we recorded a webinar about the steps hospitals need to take to prepare for life after COVID-19. This blog is a synopsis of that conversation. (Please note, these views are Thomas Campanella’s and are simply excerpts […]
With Medicare claims on the rise, and the complexity of the claims process not wavering, this guide aims to explain the ins and outs of the Medicare claims process and outline the necessary tools to make your lives easier. The Country’s Largest Payer In 2016, Medicare and Medicaid accounted for nearly 60% of healthcare revenues reported by […]
Keeping you in the know on the constantly changing world of medical billing and reimbursement, Quadax compiles industry news and articles covering important revenue cycle topics impacting the lab industry. Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 Testing, Treatment and Future Outlook (WEBINAR) 360DX This 6/4 webinar will discuss the current status of COVID-19 testing, treatment and other […]
As COVID-19 continues to spread through the country, hospitals are scrambling to overcome unprecedented clinical and patient care disruptions contrasted by new demands. More than simply making adjustments to their financial projections, hospitals need to be aware of operational issues related to COVID-19 that could negatively impact cash flow and overall performance. Here are five Operational […]
Two pieces of legislation were passed that will provide reimbursement for testing and treatment of uninsured COVID-19 patients. Families First Coronavirus Response Act or FFCRA and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act which each appropriate $1 billion to reimburse providers for conducting COVID-19 testing for the uninsured. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]
Telemedicine has been a hot topic in the healthcare industry for a decade now. Every year, analysts have predicted telemedicine would become more of a priority for healthcare providers. However, adoption rates remained low until the outbreak of COVID-19 forced healthcare providers to embrace telemedicine to recoup drastically declining revenue. Recent adoption on the provider […]
Flattening the curve After over a month of not performing elective surgeries, healthcare providers are losing a significant amount of revenue. The pause on elective surgeries was meant to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and allow hospitals to prepare for a major influx of infected patients. An anesthesiologist from Stanford cited that 41% of Wuhan cases […]
An Interview with Professor Thomas Campanella Director of Healthcare Business Programs, Baldwin Wallace University We recently sat down with Professor Campanella to ask him questions about what’s next in the complex world of healthcare – after the coronavirus has subsided. We hope you find his insights valuable. Question 1: Our healthcare system in America is […]
Keeping you in the know on the constantly changing world of medical billing and reimbursement, Quadax compiles industry news and articles covering important revenue cycle topics impacting the lab industry. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Breaking News on Novel Coronavirus Testing 360DX Breaking news on coronavirus testing, with real-time reporting on assays to detect the SARS-CoV2 coronavirus, […]
The nation’s largest health insurers are responding to the coronavirus pandemic with changes to coverage associated with COVID-19 as the number of cases continues to swell across the country. The biggest payers have said they will waive patient cost-sharing — copays, coinsurance and deductibles — for testing. Although some, such as Cigna and Humana, have […]