Discussion:
Introduction
The California Sutter Health Approach
Key Problems and Issues
Solutions Employed by Sutter Health
Healthcare Collections: How Full Cycle Improvements Reduce Bad Debt.
Healthcare Collections: How Full Cycle Improvements Reduce Bad Debt, Increase Cash Flow and Improve Reporting.
Accounting Practices used by Sutter in Identifying and Solving Problem
Alternative Approach
Patient Revenue and the Speed of Revenue Collection
Hospital Revenue Cycle Management and Payer Mix
Informed Opinion