Please answer the following 2 questions in 450 words count in your own words. Answer each question in 225 word count that will total 450. If using reference please cite all and references. Add 5 relevant peer-reviewed academic or professional references published within the past 5 years.
A reputable hospital has high quality ratings from patient satisfaction surveys but is still losing market share. For many years, health care organizations, as well as traditional businesses, have been frustrated that high customer satisfaction scores do not necessarily lead to higher levels of profitability or sales. Prepare a report examining this phenomenon that addresses the following elements:
1. Explain how you could use high patient satisfaction results to your advantage when negotiating a new managed care contract for the hospital. Discuss ethical issues involved when presenting results.
2. Discuss how qualitative and quantitative data can be used to help this hospital improve market share.
NEGOTIATING EFFECTIVE CONTRACTS
REQUIRES CAREFUL PLANNING AND A WILLINGNESS TO COLLABORATE.
For many organizations, managed care contracts are an essential
part of a sound financial strategy. Managed care dollars can
represent a significant percentage of a healthcare organization’s
revenue, and successfully negotiated contracts can not only
preserve revenue but yield additional dollars through new insurance
products and models. Strong managed care contracts can also enhance
patient satisfaction because they facilitate patient access to
comprehensive treatment and services.
Reaching an agreement with a payer about managed care requires preparation, collaboration, and compromise. The more an organization solidifies its own expectations for contract negotiation and appreciates the needs of the payer, the more likely it is to reach an acceptable agreement.
Set Goals for the
Relationship
When preparing to negotiate, organizations should think about the
kind of payer-provider relationship they want. Is this a one-time
negotiation or the beginning of a long-term partnership. “When
trying to establish or foster a partnership, your focus will be
different than with a short-term agreement. For example, you may be
more interested in new products, payer-employer affiliations, or
risk-sharing models.”
Keep in mind the role that managed care plays in your organization. Approximately 30 percent percent of our revenue comes from managed care, so it is very important we establish positive working relationships with our managed care payers.
Look Beyond
Rates
A primary goal for any managed care negotiation is to receive fair
compensation for services. However, that should not be an
organization’s sole objective.
Getting a good rate is important but there are other things to consider. “For example, we look at the impact the payer will have on our workflow—items such as how responsive the payer is to problems with claims, implementation of new policies and procedures, and whether the payer allows delegated credentialing—where it turns over the responsibility for credentialing to us, provided we follow its guidelines for verifying competency. Delegated credentialing streamlines patient access to new physicians by getting physicians up and practicing faster.”
Another thing we look at is the breadth of products the payer offers. “If a payer is pursuing a variety of offerings, such as value-based care, tiered networks, Medicaid, or Medicare managed care, that can be a way in which to diversify the level of participation with a specific payer.”
Access related tools: Checklist for Managed Care Contracts
Address More than Just the
Hospital
For integrated healthcare systems with multiple service lines,
managed care negotiations can be complex. While payers often focus
on negotiating with the hospital, an integrated system needs to
think about the bigger picture. “For example, increased rates in
certain settings can offset decreased rates in others. By looking
at the net changes across the organization, you can negotiate more
effectively and realize a robust agreement for the entire
organization. That includes incorporating other entities, such as
ancillary providers and physicians in the negotiations”
Develop a Payer
Profile
Before sitting down to the negotiating table, organizations should
work to create a comprehensive payer profile. A panoramic view can
offer insight into what the payer hopes to gain from the
negotiation and what it brings to the table. “The old adage ‘know
your audience’ applies here—the more detailed the payer profile,
the better prepared you will be for negotiations.”
There are several ways to generate a complete payer profile:
Reach out to your contracting counterpart. The payer is a good source of information. “By engaging in a dialogue with your contracting peer on the payer side, you can gather key information, such as what the payer goals are for the negotiation and what new products they plan to promote.”
You can also get a sense of how the payer’s operations are structured and whether it outsources particular functions, such as approvals for imaging services or physical therapy. Too much outsourcing can lead to fragmented communications—something to avoid if at all possible.
Mine internal claims data. When preparing to negotiate with an existing payer, review a year or two of claims history. Investigate how much revenue the payer brings to your organization and how that breaks down by inpatient care, outpatient care, and various service lines, including the NICU, surgery, maternity, and diagnostic imaging. “If a payer represents 30 percent of reimbursement dollars for the NICU, for example, that is an important piece of information to know because negotiations could impact that service line dramatically.”
Scrutinize denials. This effort can reveal recurring negative patterns that the payer should address. The negotiation is a good time to get any denial issues on the table. “The more transparent communications are between the provider and payer, the more likely you are to foster a profitable partnership.”
Survey operational staff. Reaching out to your revenue cycle staff and asking about current payer issues can also uncover useful information. We connect with about 70 key operations staff before a payer negotiation and ask about what’s working and what’s not. “This generates feedback about certain intangibles, such as payer responsiveness, rep knowledge, willingness to problem solve, and so on.” Specific staff to survey could include insurance verification, registration, billing, case management, medical records, and denials management staff.
Keep Your Options
Open
Although preparation and due diligence lay the groundwork for
effective contract negotiations, healthcare organizations must also
enter the conversations with the right attitude. By keeping an open
mind, payers and providers can reach an agreement in which all
parties win.
Both providers and payers should be prepared to compromise and collaborate to achieve a mutually beneficial arrangement. “Negotiators must avoid only thinking about their own organization’s needs and take into consideration the objectives of the other side.
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