Diversity in Healthcare Leadership—Advancing Health Equity and Quality of Care for Diverse Populations
Diversity in Healthcare Leadership—Advancing Health Equity and Quality of Care for Diverse Populations The struggle to make high-quality healthcare affordable for every American continues. Health inequities persist in underserved communities where access to care is limited and social determinants impact health outcomes. Disparities exist in the quality of healthcare received by minority populations. According to the Health Professionals for Diversity Coalition, the average waiting time for African-Americans needing kidney transplants is almost twice as long as that of white patients. These healthcare disparities translate into real health outcomes. Hispanic and African American youth are substantially more likely to die from…
Adapting to Change—Observations from AHIMA 2018
Adapting to Change—Observations from AHIMA 2018 America’s healthcare costs are astronomical and continuing to rise. How to solve this cost crisis is one of the most pressing challenges for our country today. By infusing more market forces into healthcare through value-based care, the U.S. can decrease costs while improving care quality. The rules for hospital reimbursement are impressive. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines are sensible and easy to follow in a vacuum. The 4,000 plus page provider reimbursement manual outlines the what if’s in black and white English—they are practical and implicit. The only problem, the…
New Website Launched to Showcase Revenue Integrity Consulting Solutions
New Website Launched to Showcase Revenue Integrity Consulting Solutions HCS Consulting is proud to announce the launch of their new website at www.hcs.consulting. A division of Harmony Healthcare, HCS Consulting provides consulting services in revenue cycle management and population health to a diverse range of healthcare organizations nationwide. The new site offers quick and easy access to essential information on HCS Consulting’s portfolio while offering a more comprehensive understanding of the company’s value proposition and overall client benefits. A leading partner for revenue integrity consulting, solutions include clinical documentation improvement, physician revenue performance improvement, physician-led clinical validation for hospitals, physician…