The Importance of Sharing Patient Accounts Receivable Metrics
Sharing Patient Accounts Receivable Metrics is important to any organization. It helps in maintaining health center cash flow with timely collections, minimizes bad debt and will improve the bottom line for the organization.
Key Metrics to Evaluate Health Center Performance
Health centers gather extensive data, which can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially with diverse demands from grant funders
Pros and Cons of Consent Agendas
As board of directors evaluate the quality of their board meetings, one method to ensure adequate time for generative discussion would be the use of the consent agenda.
Timing of the After-Hours Test Call
Providing seamless access to care is a fundamental requirement for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Best Practices for Preparing Clinical Patient Samples
Adequate knowledge of the required sample composition, a thorough understanding of the intent of the requirement and proper preparation will help ensure a smooth OSV process…
Gathering Information for Evaluating the Sliding Fee Discount Program
One of the things that sets Community Health Centers (CHCs) apart from the rest of the health care industry is the capacity to charge patients based on their ability to pay…
Quarterly Compliance Article – Pros and Cons of Term Limits for Board Members
As health centers strive for optimal governance structures and move towards a generative functioning model, a common question is whether term limits for board members are required by HRSA…
Utilizing a Gap Analysis to Streamline Back Office Operations
A clinical gap analysis is a systematic process used to identify discrepancies between current clinical practices and regulatory requirements, best practices and standards of care. By analyzing these gaps, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) can implement focused improvements to enhance patient outcomes…
Utilizing Patient Satisfaction to Improve Access and Quality of Care
Patient satisfaction encompasses various aspects of healthcare delivery, including the ease of making appointments, the efficiency of visits, the quality of care provided, and the overall patient experience. In Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), resources are often limited, while demand is high…
Waiving and Reducing Fees – Purpose and Impact on Patients
We recognize that many of our patients experience financial difficulty and have challenges in paying for their health care, however, the purpose of waiving and reducing fees is NOT to reduce fees for patients who are experiencing routine financial hardships in their lives.
