Revenue Cycle Management Insights

The foundation of any solid healthcare company revolves around many different things. However, highest among them is proper structure and consistent evaluation. Nowhere in a healthcare organization is this more important than in a Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) department. RCM departments need to routinely re-evaluate their operating structure to stay current with the industry and…

I am writing this insight while sitting in the comfort of my own home. My setting is quiet and bright and composed of all of the things I need to work effectively. Where I am sitting has the creature comforts and open space that I use to help keep my mind focused and sharp. But…

As a consultant within the healthcare industry, a large portion of my time is spent on the front-lines working directly with the teams and individual staff members that help deliver service to patients. The nurses, physicians, medical assistants, and various support staff are the people who have direct contact with patients and their families on…

In hospital management, “breaking even” is far too often accepted as “good enough.” However, thanks to recent national shifts in what is perceived to be the best way to compensate healthcare providers for their hard work, hospital executives and administrators can now aim for profit-oriented goals – all while optimizing and maximizing patient quality of…

Historically, patients would see a family doctor and stick with that physician out of loyalty, familiarity, and maintaining multi-generational relationships. Unfortunately, that model is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Today’s patients are opting for choosing physicians based on online reviews, which is leading to healthcare consumerism. In our modern, digital-everything society, consumers are…

Telehealth is quickly emerging as a promising new technology that is being widely accepted by both patients and providers. Not only are advances in telemedicine allowing providers to reach underserved populations and improve the experience of care for patients, but also patients are finding it more convenient and comfortable to interact with the healthcare industry…

As the CEO of John Lynch & Associates, 2019 brought immense clarity, several surprises, and ground-breaking opportunities – not only for us as a consulting company in the healthcare industry, but also for our clients who aim to provide the utmost quality care for patients. In the year to come, the healthcare industry in the…

One Touch Telehealth and John Lynch & Associates team up to further advance healthcare with virtual telehealth solutions that empower organizations to have their own solution in minutes. John Lynch & Associates is pleased to announce that One Touch Telehealth, a leading provider of virtual telehealth solutions, has partnered with John Lynch & Associates as…

Failure to provide adequate measures to keep patient health information private and secure means that your organization is under the constant threat of facing HIPAA violations and failing to meet compliance regulations. As a healthcare organization, you are not just responsible for the policies and procedures that impact patient health. You are also held accountable…

Over the past few weeks, we have been aiming a spotlight at the importance of strategy in leadership and operations at the functional level. However, there is another level of strategy that is often overlooked in healthcare organizations: business and revenue cycle management strategy. While healthcare organizations are focused on patients and improving patient quality…

Every day, increasing numbers of healthcare providers are transitioning from strictly fee-for-service medical reimbursement models to value-based payment. The trend represents a much-needed, positive turn as evidence-based studies have shown that a value-based reimbursement framework results in improved quality of care, better health outcomes, and cost savings for all parties in the long run. However,…

Concierge medicine gets a bad reputation for being an elitist service that only the affluent can afford. However, when implemented correctly, concierge medicine bridges the gap between high-quality, value-based healthcare and affordable access. While concierge medicine is not a new concept, it is being implemented in new ways thanks to advances in healthcare and technology….