A survey of 650 hospital leaders by Black Book Rankings has found that 47% expect to outsource their coding efforts by Oct. 1, 2015, the deadline for switching from ICD-9 to ICD-10. 19% are already ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--Sending software development work to lower-cost locations overseas is vital for profits, software company leaders and industry advisers said here Monday. But speakers at the ...

The number of hospitals that outsource coding and clinical documentation services is expected to grow significantly before next year’s transition to ICD-10, according to a recent survey from Black ...

Whether it’s a young, single-specialty ASC trying to get its financials in order; a large, multi-specialty center with years of success under its belt; or any other type of surgery center, all types ...

Will SOA take away a lot of outsourcers' business? Or will its impact be negligible? As service oriented architecture has risen to the top of many enterprise to-do lists, there's been a lot of ...

Nearly half of hospitals surveyed say they expect to outsource coding work and one hospital in five is already using outside resources for this purpose, a market research firm reports. Nearly half of ...

Medical coding is a complex yet essential part of any health care facility. The impact of inaccurate coding can directly impact revenue cycles, compliance and patient care. Fortunately, errors can be ...

In today's economy, why should you consider spending additional money to give your most precious asset to an outsider? Before you determine that outsourcing your ASC's coding and billing is not for ...

Physicians are in short supply. They are costly. Is the APP the answer to the CMO's workforce and budget challenges? ... In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, ...