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Patient Access Advisor, January, 2008

Check out the January 2008 edition of Patient Access Advisor, which features:

  • Important Message from Medicare: One hospital’s best practices
  • My 2008 wish list
  • In hindsight, it’s time to look forward
  • 2008 OPPS final rule a radical change, sources say
  • Copay collection: Better transparency with patients and dollars saved
  • Patient Access Advisor 2007 index

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Patient Access Advisor, December, 2007

Check out the December 2007 edition of Patient Access Advisor, which features:

  • Flex-hours scheduling helps keep access staffs happy
  • GA hospital system implements photo ID system to avoid identity theft, ensure a smooth registration
  • Can we help you?
  • Verification Q&A
  • A solid interview process can net you the right employee
  • Admitting Q&A
  • Good incentives program can motivate staff
  • Supervisor, access services, ED job description
  • Important message from Medicare: Answers to your frequently asked questions (PDF only)


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Patient Access Advisor, November, 2007

Check out the November 2007 edition of Patient Access Advisor, which features:

  • Waiting for more than 30 minutes? We’ll send you to the movies
  • Discharge appointments: Remedies for poor patient flow
  • Denial management: Collaboration between front-end departments can result in significant improvement
  • Answers to your toughest observation inquiries
  • CMS: ‘Important Message from Medicare’ FAQs

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Patient Access Advisor, October, 2007

Check out the October 2007 edition of Patient Access Advisor, which features:

  • Self-service kiosks: A multipurpose solution for one organization
  • CMS answers your ‘Important Message’ questions
  • CMS finalizes severity DRG system, payment cut
  • Develop a flexible weighted staffing model

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