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How patient accounts managers can influence managed care contracting
Patient Accounts
|November 6, 1987
Summary
Patient accounting managers can use five key areas to build a flexible risk contracting strategy. This approach supports market growth, enhances patient accounts management, and guides information systems development.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Financial Management
- Risk Contracting Strategies
- Information Systems in Healthcare
Background:
- Effective patient accounting is crucial for healthcare organizations.
- Developing adaptable risk contracting strategies is essential for market growth.
- Information services departments require clear guidance for system design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a framework for developing patient accounting risk contracting strategies.
- To guide information services in designing supportive systems.
- To enhance patient accounts management through strategic planning.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of five key areas for strategic consideration.
- Framework development for risk contracting.
- Guidance for information services system design.
Main Results:
- Identification of five critical areas for risk contracting strategy development.
- A structured approach to align patient accounting with market objectives.
- Recommendations for information systems to support patient accounts management.
Conclusions:
- The outlined five areas serve as a foundation for robust risk contracting.
- Strategic planning in patient accounting improves financial management and system support.
- Adaptable strategies are vital for healthcare market growth and operational efficiency.