Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
The cost of human capital is so large that it stymies some companies from being able to achieve their growth initiatives. Outsourcing truly makes a difference, as in this story of how a medical billing company handled the challenge and ensured HIPAA compliance at the same time.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Some medical practices think that simply automating billing and collection processes will put an end to chasing dollars from insurance companies. But a number of things can go wrong. This unique service provider ensures the front-end processes and workflows match the outsourced system and processes — otherwise, the billing processes cannot succeed.
Outsourcing Center, Bruce McCracken, Business Writer
Getting access to medical records any time, any place can become a matter of life or death for doctors. A Michigan hospital finds the Rx is to outsource its Virtual Private Network.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Serious legal consequences can result from employees’ lack of awareness of new procedures for privacy and security issues due to HIPAA. But implementing the policies and educating employees is costly and requires expertise. One outsourcer, however, has a unique, low-cost, highly effective solution that you need to know about.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
Baby boomers, concerned about protecting their financial assets, are looking at long term care policies to help defray that cost. Insurance companies expect sales volumes to grow. They are turning to suppliers like EDS to be ready when the boom comes.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
In today’s hospitals, technology is of utmost importance to reducing costs, streamlining functions and providing the best patient care. Some hospitals have learned that outsourcing can make an enormous strategic impact and be a differentiator in competitive advantage.
Jerri L. Ledford, Business Writer
Outsourcing patient data must satisfy a hospital’s stringent security requirements. One ASP has developed a prescription for protecting patient data on the Web.
Rebecca S. Eisner, Partner, Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw
New U.S. laws have made privacy and data security a risky business. Be scared. Be very scared. Here’s why.
Brad L. Peterson, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
Information security is becoming extremely important in today’s uncertain world. Suppliers have access to your very crucial information. Learn how to protect company secrets in your outsourcing contracts.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Outsourcing is not just about turning over a business process to a company with expertise and resources in that area. It’s more successful when both parties work as a team to overcome all challenges. Here’s a striking example of an excellent alliance.
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