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Hospitals Turning to Web to Auction Off Debt to Collection Agencies

Written by Stephanie Wasek
In order to fund the billions of dollars worth of uncompensated care they provide annually, hospitals are using Web sites to sell off millions in collectible debt to the highest bidder, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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Amkai, GHN-Online Join to Provide Comprehensive Information Management, Claims Submission for ASCs

Written by Stephanie Wasek
Amkai, a developer of comprehensive information management systems for outpatient surgery providers, and GHN-Online, a leading provider of real-time, revenue-cycle management solutions for the healthcare industry, have joined to integrate their respective EMR and enterprise management solutions.
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Legislators Champion Physician-Owned Hospitals; Bill Containing Ban Still Expected to Move Forward

Written by Stephanie Wasek
While there has been no new movement on the Supplemental Appropriations Bill, which contains language that would effectively ban future physician-owned hospitals and cap expansion of existing ones, this week, a House version is expected to pass soon, according to Physician Hospitals of America. Further, because the House version is also expected to essentially replicate the Senate version of the bill (which passed May 22), conference discussion would be minimal before the bill is approved and sent to the president.
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Excluded Providers Lose Monopolization Suit

Written by Stephanie Wasek
Three diagnostic imaging groups in Portland, Ore., failed to show that a health system, health plan and preferred provider organization in the state conspired to monopolize the diagnostic imaging market, a federal appeals court has ruled.
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A Physician Practice Primer: Seven Steps to Profit from Adding New Ancillary Services

Written by Steve Dobias and Rob Kurtz

Adding an ancillary service such as physical therapy, imaging or ultrasound services to your medical practice may seem like an easy opportunity to capture revenue you are giving away in referrals to providers outside of your organization. While an ancillary service can boost profitability and improve your patient care offerings, its addition should not be taken lightly, says Stephen Dobias, principal on the Health Care Team of Indianapolis-based Somerset CPAs.

Here are seven steps Dobias suggests you follow to determine whether the addition of an ancillary service is right for your medical practice and how to ensure the ancillary service gives you a strong return on your investment.

Note: This story features a sample proforma found at the end of the piece.