Lomicka Edward W
Community Health Systems, Inc., Brentwood, Tennessee, USA.
Healthc Financ Manage. 2002 Sep;56(9):48-52.
Providers risk losing significant revenue when managed care contractual obligations go unmet. Contracts should identify claim payment expectations and limit administrative responsibilities tied to nonroutine services. Multidepartmental cooperation is needed to ensure compliance before, during, and after service delivery. Providers should employ technology to manage data related to copayment requirements, claims appeals, and patient eligibility.