FEATURE STORY
Getting the Most Out of Case Management in the U.S.
As U.S. medical inflation increases, case management can play a significant role in navigating the complexities in the healthcare delivery system in order to achieve successful cost-effective outcomes.

Managed Care Contract Compliance Remains Hot Topic At Provider Conferences
At June's 56th Annual National Institute of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) in Las Vegas, seminars on managed care compliance contract language, compliance audits and denial management garnered the largest attendance.

HYGEIA NEWS
Better Analysis, More Transparency with Partners Portal Enhancements
Hygeia's newest analysis tools aid in strategic decision-making, giving clients the ability to segregate their claims into individual books of business and better analyze each portfolio's performance.

Hygeia Welcomes Account Manager
With more than 15 years corporate experience, Jeff Mudge brings a wealth of entrepreneurial, consulting, marketing, business planning and sales development knowledge to his role.

PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT
Hygeia Expands Coverage in The Caribbean
Over the past four years, Puerto Rico has seen a 12% increase in the number of visitors to the island. In response to the growing importance of this destination on our clients' claims exposure, Hygeia has added PaviaHealth hospital group to our PPO Network.

MARKET WATCH
Widespread Use of Advanced Imaging Techniques
Diagnostic imaging is the fastest growing element of the U.S. healthcare budget.

Future of Physician-Owned Specialty Hospitals Remains Uncertain
In June 2005, Dr. Mark McClellan, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, moved to extend an 18-month moratorium on creating new physician-owned specialty hospitals in the United States until the end of the year.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Conferences, Websites,Publications plus Hygeia's conference schedule

FAQ:
Healthcare Terminology: Part I of a Three-Part Series

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