Harmony Insight

The struggle to make high-quality healthcare affordable for every American continues. Health inequities persist in underserved communities where access to care is often limited and where social determinants often impact health outcomes. Disparities exist in the quality of healthcare received by minority populations. According to the Health Professionals for Diversity Coalition, the average wait time for patients who are African-American needing kidney transplants is almost twice as long as that of patients who are white. Such disparities translate into real health outcomes. Having diverse leadership in healthcare organizations is a powerful way to create change and advance equity. Benefits of…

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 ifs in black and white: they are practical and implicit. The only problem? The overwhelming volume of best practices. It’s…

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 EHR workflow simplification, HCC management and data analytics, denial…