Abby Norman

My name is Abby Norman and I am a healthcare blogger. With over 10 years of experience in the medical field, I have developed a passion for helping others understand the complexities of healthcare.
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Best Denial Management Strategy: Avoid Denied Claims

Avoid Denied Claims By...Avoiding Deniable Claims?It might seem painfully obvious, but when…

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How to Optimize Post Conversion

As healthcare organizations continue to make the leap to Accountable Care status,…

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URAC vs. PCAB Pharmacy Accreditation

What is Pharmacy Compounding? As healthcare focuses more on patient-centered care and…

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Is IRO Right for You?

You often hear the terms “peer review”, “independent medical review”, “hospital peer…

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Your 2015 Checklist for The Joint Commission (TJC)

The Joint Commission’s review (TJC) is one of the most stressful times…

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How IROs Increase ROI

How Does Outsourcing Save Money? When we talk about outsourcing, the first…

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Changes to Value-Based Purchasing Measures in 2015

 As Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) continues to take hold, there are some important…

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Standardizing Patient Care with Clinical Pathways

Think of clinical pathways as maps: imagine a patient coming into the…

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Top 3 Things That Defined Revenue Cycle Improvement 2014

2014 was another year big year for healthcare. As we continue to…

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Managed Care Isn’t New, But Our Healthcare Perspective Might Be

Managed Care Isn’t Exactly “New” Managed care has been around for almost…

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