RESUMEN
The shift to value-based service calls for new attention to be paid to an area often ignored in such a system: the back office. To reduce administrative costs and maximize compensation, healthcare providers should: Stay current with rules and timelines. Monitor provider eligibility and performance. Prepare for performance data submission.
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Eficiencia Organizacional/economía , Administración de Instituciones de Salud/economía , Control de Costos , Estados Unidos , Compra Basada en CalidadRESUMEN
Although initial efforts to achieve meaningful use of electronic health records often were launched by key technical staff, these individuals may not be the best-suited to manage a meaningfuluse program over the long term. The quality department may be the best candidate for assuming this responsibility because it is more likely to foster greater physician buy-in and acceptance of program objectives. If IT is to retain responsibility for the program, it will likely require the support of a strong analyst team.