CMS’ price transparency rule requires hospitals to publish a consumer-friendly display and machine-readable file of their standard charges for what the regulator calls “shoppable services.” However, complying with the requirements won’t be enough for hospital leaders looking to derive maximum value from these efforts. Cost-Cutting Pressures Savvy hospital revenue cycle leaders are taking advantage of…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Valet Parking
Valet parking is a valuable amenity for hotels and other hospitality businesses. It can help improve customer satisfaction and increase revenue. It’s a good idea to bring cash to tip the valet. Many valets earn less than minimum wage and depend on tips to supplement their income. Typically, you should tip $2-$3 per car. However,…
Developing a Visionary Leadership Style in the Healthcare Industry
Visionary leaders are creative innovators who find potential in the unknown. Whether it’s a business restructuring or the potential for sales to increase at their weekend lemonade stand, these C-levels and directors see future possibilities where others cannot. They know that every new initiative will hit speed bumps, but they remain flexible about overcoming them….
Choosing the Perfect Digital Book Template for Your Self-Published Work
In the ever-evolving world of self-publishing, authors have more control and creative freedom than ever before. One crucial aspect of self-publishing is the design and layout of your book. Choosing the right digital book template can make all the difference in the success of your self-published work. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through…
5 Ways an Injury Lawyer Can Help You Navigate the Legal Process
In addition to being a smart move, hiring a personal injury attorney can help your case succeed. This is especially true if you are dealing with an insurance company trying to give you a lowball offer. They know how much your claim is worth and will fight to get you what you deserve. Plus, they…
The Role of Vulnerability Management in Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management
The cyber asset attack surface management process combines discovery, classification, and monitoring capabilities to gain visibility into your organization’s attack surface. This includes all external-facing IT infrastructure and internal assets (routers, servers, IoT devices, code repositories, etc.) and their connections. This contrasts with vulnerability management, which often focuses on individual assets and needs to examine…
Top 5 Features to Look for in a Secure Web Gateway Solution
Companies with remote employees or that employ cloud applications can be kept safe from malicious intrusions through the use of a secure gateway, which operates as a conduit for all web-based traffic coming in and out. This kind of protective measure is essential. When incoming traffic requests access to a site, the SWG solution inspects…
Ransomware: Understanding the Threat and How to Protect Your Business
A cyberattack can cause serious harm to a company’s trustworthiness, reputation, and valuation. It is important to have prevention, preparation, response, and recovery strategies. Ransomware encrypts files or data so the victim cannot access them. It is most often used against small and midsize businesses. Prevention As more sensitive information moves to the cloud and…
Traditional vs. Virtual Bookkeeping: How Their Use of Tools Differs
Virtual bookkeeping is a growing industry that provides businesses with many benefits. Virtual bookkeepers use cloud-based software to manage accounting records and prepare financial reports. A virtual bookkeeper offers cost savings because firms don’t have to pay a full-time salary and other associated costs. Instead, they can hire a virtual bookkeeper on a contract basis…
The Benefits of Using Licensed Music in Your Business
Music is essential to a business, and studies show that customers are more likely to spend more time in your establishment with background music playing. But before you plug in your Bluetooth speakers, know that unlicensed music robs musicians of the income they deserve. Thankfully, many business-oriented music subscription services cover licensing fees on your…