Increasing Cash Flow with a Patient Accounting Review
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The patient accounts receivable department has a great impact on the financial health of a hospital. An operations review of this area should evaluate its organizational structure, staffing, work flow, and reporting practices. The adherence to suggestions made can increase the level of accounts received and cash flow and provide more immediate funds for the hospital. A positive approach is to allow a department the option of setting up their own target dates and goals for improvement.
Publication Name: Topics in Health Care Financing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0095-3814
Year: 1983
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Standard Cost Accounting: Methods That Can Be Applied to DRG Classifications
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Hospital's accounting systems are being challenged with the advent of Medicare's prospective payment program where reimbursement is made according to the diagnostic related group the case falls into. The technique of standard cost accounting can be adapted to the needs of a hospital. Developing the standards of norms, by which costs would be determined, would not be without its challenges but, it can be done through research and planning.
Publication Name: Healthcare Financial Management
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0735-0732
Year: 1984
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Prophylactic Foot Surgery in the Diabetic Patient
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The article outlines the methods by which physicians can decide whether foot surgery is necessary for diabetic patients. Topics include types of surgical options, reasons to perform surgery, surgical goals, and preoperative assessment techniques.
Publication Name: Advances in Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1076-2191
Year: 1999
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