| Factory approach can streamline patient accounting. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10145471 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although they may seem fundamentally different, similarities exist between operations of factories and healthcare organizations' business offices. As a result, a patient accounting approach based on manufacturing firms' management techniques may help smooth healthcare business processes. Receivables performance management incorporates the Japanese techniques of "just-in-time" and total quality management to reduce unbilled accounts and information backlog and accelerate payment. A preliminary diagnostic assessment of a patient accounting process helps identify bottlenecks and set priorities for work flow. |
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Authors:
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J Rands; M Muench |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Healthcare financial management : journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association Volume: 45 ISSN: 0735-0732 ISO Abbreviation: Healthc Financ Manage Publication Date: 1991 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-09-03 Completed Date: 1991-09-03 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8215859 Medline TA: Healthc Financ Manage Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 40 Citation Subset: H |
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Accounts Payable and Receivable* Efficiency* Financial Management, Hospital / standards* Industry / organization & administration Japan Management Audit* Patient Credit and Collection / methods* United States Work Simplification |
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