EqualizeRCM’s mission is to improve rural healthcare, which includes giving back to the communities we serve. We are honored to support Hunt Regional Foundation’s efforts to purchase two HemoSphere’s for their ICU team.
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On February 21, 2023, EqualizeRCM sponsored a forum for CFOs and CEOs of Critical Access Hospitals, with Caren Puvalowski, a leading expert in Medicare Cost Reports from The Rybar Group, who discussed cost-reimbursement myths and advanced cost reporting concepts during, “Shaking the Trees: Advanced Cost Reporting.”
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EqualizeRCM, a leader in helping healthcare providers maximize their reimbursement, announced that it has recently completed its Service Organization Controls ( SOC 1 and SOC 2) certification for the eighth year in a row. A licensed CPA and independent auditing firm conducted the examination under Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18, Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization (AICPA, Professional Standards, AT sec. 801).
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On December 6, 2022, Clint Brill, Senior Manager, Blue & Co. presented “Show Me the Money: Maximizing Value from Your Medicare Cost Report. Clint took a deep dive into understanding core concepts behind Medicare Cost Reporting, utilizing the Medicare Cost report for decision making/budgeting/forecasting, and a basic overview of Medicare Cost Report Worksheets.
Readabout CAH CFO-Administrator Forum: Show Me the Money – Maximizing Value From Your Medicare Cost Report
On October 25, Dan Clark and Kevin Rash from FORVIS provided virtual education on improving hospital finances. 2022 was a difficult year in healthcare. Many hospitals which have been historically successful by applying the diligence needed to remain financially strong are struggling post-COVID. This session covered case studies of Critical Access Hospitals struggling with healthy margins, internal/external assessments and strategic planning, including necessary steps to prioritize current opportunities, an introduction to necessary tools for monitoring and making data-driven decisions for course correction and right-sizing, and assessing reimbursement strategies.
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On July 28, Chris Tyhurst, Claire Hilleary, Cristin Heyns-Bousliman, and Carol Cochran from REDW, provided virtual education on recruitment, retention, and reporting. Healthcare employers are now facing a unique challenge in attracting and retaining top talent, which is commonly known as “The Great Resignation.” Leaders at REDW explained how this is really “The Great Negotiation.” The group discussion was facilitated by Forum Moderator Chris Ekrem, FACHE, VP of Hospitals at EqualizeRCM.
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EqualizeRCM Services has been recognized as a top revenue cycle management company by Black Book Research. The results were based on a survey of 1,100 health system financial managers on topics including performance management and customer satisfaction.
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On May 19, 2022, EqualizeRCM sponsored a forum for CFOs and CEOs of Critical Access Hospitals, where Michael Hill, MD, President & CEO at Rural Health Solutions, provided virtual education on “Reversing the Great Outmigration and Increasing RHC Reimbursement” – how to use Care Coordination strategies to reduce outmigration, and increase financial sustainability.
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The No Surprises Act was passed to address scenarios for self-pay, uninsured, and insured patients that are out-of-network. Effective January 1, 2022, patients must receive a good-faith estimate within three days of service. Read more about the requirements.
Readabout You Got to Have Faith – No Surprises Act Review of Good Faith Estimates