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Audit Compliance Strategies for Hospitals with Multiple Facilities
When it comes to audit management and response, Individual hospitals face their fair share of internal obstacles and workplace issues. But in large health systems, run-of-the-mill problems...
Bluemark Acquisition Statement
We have some exciting news to share about the future of Bluemark. We have agreed to be acquired by Office Ally, a leading provider of electronic clearinghouse and healthcare software solutions. This...
Strategies to Address the Labor Shortage in Revenue Cycle Management
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lasting, major disruption to the U.S. workforce, including hospitals and health systems. An estimated 2.2 million Americans have exited the workforce entirely...
Bluemark Welcomes Back Stewart Presser as Senior Strategic Advisor
Bluemark is pleased to welcome back Stewart Presser as Senior Strategic Advisor. Stew has worked alongside the Bluemark team in various capacities for over a decade. In this new role, he will assist...
10 Years of esMD: How to Achieve Electronic Document Submission Success in 2022
Happy birthday to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Electronic Submission of Medical Documentation (esMD) Program! At ten years old, we can say without a doubt it’s only getting...
How Can Healthcare Finance Technology Offer Relief in a Labor Shortage?
In September 2021, the United States added 194,000 jobs to the labor force. In that same month, hospitals collectively lost 8,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These...
What Happens if You Go To the Emergency Room Without Insurance?
No one ever wants to end up in the emergency room (ER), but accidents and health emergencies happen, and you may wind up a patient in need of immediate care without health insurance. If you do go to...
The Complete Guide to Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Audits
Table Of Contents: Chapter One: History of Recovery Audits Chapter Two: Types of RAC Audits Chapter Three: RAC Audit FAQ Chapter Four: The Audit Process Chapter Five: What Can You Do To Prepare For...
5 Things the Best Health Insurance Audit Management Systems Do
Every year, review contractors issue an estimated 2 million requests to healthcare providers for medical documentation and records, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)....