Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most commonly diagnosed type of cancer among young adults in America. After results of an analysis from American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers unveiled an increase of CRC cases in younger adults, the ACS updated the CRC screening guidelines. The updated guidelines provide guidance to young adults who may be […]

The healthcare industry’s transformation from volume-based to value-based care is putting increasing pressure on post-acute care (PAC) providers. Keeping up with regulatory changes affecting the PAC industry can be a full-time job. If organizations want to thrive and grow, they must embrace new ideas and strategies. Collaboration and shared learning is a great way for […]

Value based care programs have proven to provide innovative processes and policies that can positively impact care delivery across the care continuum. One lesser-known benefit to some of these alternative payment models (APMs) is the SNF waiver. The SNF waiver was developed first for bundled payment programs (BPCI, CJR) and is now utilized in a […]

The Beryl Institute Community recently asked a question about how patients respond to the HCAHPS survey based on their rounding experience – specifically wondering if a patient would provide a higher score after their concern has been addressed on the round. To answer the question, we need to dig deeper into the rounding process at […]

If you will be attending the Cleveland Clinic Patient Experience Summit make sure to stop by the CipherHealth booth and learn how our end-to-end patient engagement solutions are helping providers across the continuum improve patient experiences. CipherHealth specializes in creating Patient Engagement software that puts patients at the center of care. CipherHealth’s preventive programs, digital […]

For those who are unfamiliar with the topic, in simplified terms, bundled payments mean that providers are paid in a bundle for a specific episode of care instead of paying for each individual service. An example of this is that currently if you went to the doctor for a knee replacement, your insurance provider would […]

Physician practices have embraced changes under new reimbursement models that focus on value-based care. To maximize incentives and improve quality of care, some organizations have turned to practice improvement framework such as the patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Obtaining PCMH recognition requires physician practices to make improvements in various areas, including patient education, care coordination, health […]

Healthcare is constantly changing, and if physician practices want to remain successful, they must find a way to change with it. The National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA) is dedicated to going to where health is headed while helping transform the way care is delivered. NCQA revamped the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition to closely […]

Will you be attending the Healthcare Call Center Times Conference in Pittsburg? If so, make sure to stop by booth #3 to learn about CipherHealth’s #1 KLAS Ranked Patient Outreach Technology. CipherHealth specializes in creating Patient Engagement software that enables workflow efficiency and enhanced patient communication. CipherHealth’s outreach technology can be utilized to reduce readmissions, increase HCAHPS […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As advocates and providers work to address the stigma surrounding mental health topics, there are ongoing regulatory changes that are shifting the healthcare industry towards integrated approaches to patient-centered care. Over the last decade, healthcare has undergone a major transformation to incentivize collaboration across specialties and settings. This has […]