The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) promulgated regulations in 2018 that require hospitals to post price lists or “chargemasters” for treatments and services provided to patients. This action was taken to promote transparency for those seeking inpatient or outpatient care from hospitals. With suitable software and management system, hospitals can see a decrease in rejected claims and an increase in reimbursements. Program and Administer Creating a suitable CDM and staying on top of frequent regulatory changes is a daunting task for hospitals. Personnel are already busy, and resources are limited, making oversight of CDM overwhelming, and this can result…

Many Americans struggle with their weight. Indeed, an estimated 160 million Americans are either overweight or obese. Yet, the sad reality is that losing weight isn’t easy –– especially if you don’t have experience dieting or working out. Starting a fitness journey can be daunting, but the first step is the toughest one to take. And thankfully, healthy weight loss isn’t impossible. Just make sure to follow these five tips: Create a Winning Routine All exercise is good exercise, right? Yes and no. Hitting the gym can be a great way to get in shape and feel better about your…

While getting plastic surgery might be something you’re determined to do, most people find that this isn’t an easy financial pill to swallow. Especially if the plastic surgery you’re getting is for purely cosmetic purposes, you might find yourself having a hard time coming up with the funds you need to get this surgery done. Luckily, with some creative thinking and a little financial know-how, you can find ways to get your plastic surgery done without having it destroy your financial future or leave you with large amounts of debt. To help you see how this can be done, here…

Blooming flowers and changes in the weather can bring a lot of anticipated joys. They may also bring seasonal allergies, though. Here are six ways to resist allergy season and feel your best even when the great outdoors seems to be conspiring against you. 1. Keep Allergens Outside It may be tempting to open your windows and let the fresh air in, but air is not all you get. Pollen and other allergens are likely to enter your home with it, leaving you vulnerable to an allergy attack. Open your shades to let in the light, but keep the windows…

On a practical level, have you ever wondered if surgery is worth it? It might depend on the context to a degree, but many people make snap decisions about surgery without thinking through some of the practical applications of various financial elements. Sometimes surgery is very emotional, but even in those cases, you don’t want to swap out good emotions now for bad feelings later when you find out that the money involved ended up not being worth it. There are a few different categories you should think about as your brainstorming your options about surgery. First of all, is…

Overall health is a combination of two factors: genetic makeup, and decisions made on a daily basis. At the moment, there’s not much you can do to change your genes. (Though that may not always be the case.) The good news is that making healthy choices on a consistent basis will improve your health –– and often reduce your risk for major problems. Today, we’ll outline seven awesome behavioral changes you can make right now that could prove vital down the line: Develop a Workout Routine Very few people never exercise. Rather, most people who want to lose weight and…

The last thing anyone wants to have to deal with is some kind of medical problem. However, it’s a fact of life that you can’t stay healthy indefinitely. But when you first feel something’s wrong within yourself, it can be easy to overlook it or even justify that it’s nothing, especially if you’re currently concerned with your financial status. However, while you might think that not going to the doctor now is a way for you to be saving money, the opposite actually tends to be true for most people. To show you exactly how, here are three ways that…

More and more people are deciding to dive into plastic surgery.  Improving your appearance can not only improve your own self-esteem but depending on your line of work, it may even advance your career. If you don’t have a spare few thousand to tens of thousands lying around, then you may find yourself wondering how you’ll pay for it.  Since plastic surgery is known as an elective procedure, most of the costs will come out of pocket. Not only will the operation itself cost money, but you’ll also likely need to take time off work.  It’s important to anticipate what…

If you have a desk job, you likely have found yourself getting uncomfortable at your seat as the day wears on. While the best thing you can do when this happens is get away from your desk and get your body moving, this isn’t a possibility for many workers who have tasks, projects, and assignment they have to get done during the day. Luckily, there is another way you can continue your desk job without allowing your body to suffer for it. This way is ergonomics. To show you just how much you can benefit from this, here are three…

It can be a very helpless experience when your spouse is battling with depression. It can make you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused. You might get rejected or ignored if you try to help your partner and you might even feel at times, that you are in some way responsible for your partner’s depression. You’ll experience your partner’s mood as discouraged, hopeless, or sad, but it can also include anger. You might also notice that your spouse isn’t interested in finding joy any longer and they tend to withdraw socially. Remember that you are not alone and that there are…