Addressing the Medical Coding Workforce Shortage: Causes and Solutions
The healthcare industry is facing a significant shortage of medical coders - a crisis that has wide-reaching implications for revenue cycle management, patient care, and financial stability. Understanding the root causes of this shortage and implementing effective strategies is crucial for any organization aiming to maintain operational efficiency and compliance. Here we share the factors behind the talent shortage of medical coders and how your organization can stand out to talent. Why Is There a Medical Coding Workforce Shortage? There are several factors contributing to the current shortage of medical coders: Rapid Industry Growth: The healthcare sector has expanded significantly,…
WEBINAR: Bridging Silos – Looking Beyond Our Walls to Improve Patient Care
Healthcare is evolving faster than ever—and sometimes it feels like payers, providers, and patients are all moving in different directions. But what if better alignment could improve patient care and system efficiency? Watch this recent webinar where Harmony Healthcare hosts the BSW Outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity team for a thought-provoking, one-hour discussion on how demographic shifts and risk adjustment strategies are reshaping the way we deliver, document, and optimize care. You’ll learn how to: Understand the demographic trends influencing Medicare and provider priorities Identify the hidden challenges driving costs and inefficiencies across the care continuum Align documentation practices with patient needs to…
Coding Solutions at Harmony Healthcare: Kathy Pride
Harmony Healthcare provides healthcare organizations with the talent and resources needed to succeed today as well as the foresight to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. In this employee spotlight, we’re excited to highlight Kathy Pride, Director, Coding Solutions. We spoke with Kathy to share her advice for clients and coding professionals as well as insights from her career journey. 1. Tell us about your journey in healthcare? My introduction to healthcare began when I was a unit secretary in a hospital. Although that role wasn’t the right fit, it led me to return to school, where I discovered the field of…
