by QMACS | Dec 9, 2024 | Emergency Medicine
In today’s challenging economic environment, rising costs are affecting both healthcare providers and patients. With inflation impacting everything from medical supplies to staffing, patients are also feeling the pinch in their out-of-pocket expenses. Amid these...
by QMACS | Nov 13, 2024 | Emergency Medicine
Freestanding emergency rooms (ERs) are vital healthcare facilities providing critical care services outside the traditional hospital setting. To ensure their efficiency and profitability, freestanding ERs must monitor key performance metrics. Tracking the right...
by QMACS | Oct 21, 2024 | Emergency Medicine
Emergency room (ER) wait times are on the rise across the U.S., signaling deeper systemic issues in the healthcare industry. Despite a 12% decline in ER visits from 2019 to early 2022, the median time patients spend in the ER has increased from 2 hours and 15 minutes...
by QMACS | Apr 10, 2024 | Emergency Medicine
Free-standing ERs are at the forefront of today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Understanding and implementing TRUE best practices is proven to ensure short-term and long-term profitability. Proper billing and coding practices and processes are...