When we first set out to research the revenue integrity profession more than a year ago, we didn’t know quite where it would take us. Revenue integrity titles and departments were becoming more common in the healthcare industry, and we sought to understand the needs and roles of this profession so we could create solutions that would help its members succeed.
Audits are a check-up for revenue integrity. Skipping a regular audit, like skipping an annual exam, can lead to larger, more costly problems down the line—and a lack of proper auditing and remediation in one department can easily spread problems to related departments.
Use this white paper to learn about a new CMS calculation for uncompensated care, presenting both an opportunity and a compliance risk for Disproportionate Share Hospitals.
In honor of the due diligence and dedication of revenue integrity professionals, NAHRI is pleased to announce Revenue Integrity Week. This is a national week of recognition for revenue integrity professionals, to be held June 3–9, 2018. Join us in celebrating your profession and your achievements.
Revenue integrity is an all-hands-on-deck operation at the Los Angeles Jewish Home where the documentation specialist acts as the coder, CDI specialist, and medical records auditor.
The three main elements of a successful business strategy are people, process and technology. To implement a successful revenue integrity strategy, you must involve stakeholders from relevant departments, reinforced with an organizational commitment to transparency.
