In order to stay abreast of the latest news and trends in this fast changing environment, we decided to start a blog. The Coker Group Report allows our consultants the opportunity to share postingson their thoughts and insights on topics relevant to everyone who is interested in healthcare.
Blogs
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Interim Management: What Makes it Effective?
Coker Group provides interim management services for a variety of
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EHR Documentation Integrity Risks: Ten Ways to Stay Compliant
EHR Documentation Integrity refers to the accuracy of the complete
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The Aging Physician Workforce
A recent report by the American Association of Medical Colleges
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EHR Ease of Use – Does it Exist and How do we Define it?
How many times have you heard the term ease of
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Five Questions to Consider when Evaluating Readiness for Value-Based Care
At-risk payer contracts have penetrated different markets at varying degrees,
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Use a Checklist to Track Documentation of Community Need
For years, recruiters were told, “Go get a general surgeon–we
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Why Every Healthcare Organization Needs a CIO
The healthcare industry continues to move forward through the digital
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Avoiding Four Common Pitfalls in Revenue Cycle Management
As Coker works with providers and groups of all types
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Is there a Looming Physician Shortage and What does it Mean?
In late April 2019, the Association of American Medical Colleges
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Building Medical Staff Buy-In when Conducting a Physician Community Needs Assessment
Hospitals and medical group leaders who are actively recruiting new
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Will Providers be Reimbursed for Telehealth Services?
Many providers wonder if they will be reimbursed for telehealth
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Do Qualitative Factors Matter in Determining Physician Need?
Questions that often arise during physician needs assessment projects are
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How Much Does Money Matter? Using Multiple Methods for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
Attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial consideration for
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Compliance Risk Mitigation in Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions permit healthcare organizations to expand their scope
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The Importance of a CMO: It’s a Big Job!
Traditionally, the chief medical officer (CMO) position was held by
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How One Client Built Internal Defenses Around Fair Market Value
An increase over the past couple of years in high-profile
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When is it Time to Switch your EHR?
Health IT executives often ask me, “Should I switch my
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Maximizing Reimbursement in the Telemedicine Environment
As telecommunication technology advances, and despite challenges faced by the
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Physicians in Practice: Ways to Align and Remain Independent
The rising trend in physician practice acquisitions over the past
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ValuePath™: Supporting Organizations Making the Transition to Value-Based Reimbursement
Coker Group stands ready to support those provider organizations making
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Addressing the Challenges of C-Suite Recruitment
Coker Group works with numerous clients on assignments that entail
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Practice Management Basics: A Healthy Revenue Cycle Begins Up Front
The revenue cycle is a fundamental yet complex process that
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A Bad Case of the HCC-Ups—The High Cost of Using Improper Diagnoses Codes
A $270 Million penalty—more like a case of severe indigestion.
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Buy-in/Buy-out: Illustrating the Critical Need for Quality Valuation and Timely Update of Operating Agreement
We have seen a dramatic increase in hospital employment of
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Moving Forward With MACRA: A Review of Progress, Changes, and Preparation
The convoluted journey from volume to value-based reimbursement continues, requiring
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