Recreating the Tech Boom of the 20th Century with Advanced Manufacturing
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Manufacturing
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The 21st century is maintaining the rate of innovation in large part thanks to America’s manufacturing scene.
AI In Manufacturing: Ready For Impact
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Manufacturing
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Manufacturers should not wait before addressing these and other AI-related challenges, including the acquisition of skills and expertise. AI may not yet have made a heavy imprint on the sector, but that is certain to change in the foreseeable future.
4 front office billing tips
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Health Care
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When the front desk staff does their part, your billing and collections routine gets off to a smart start, and that eventually means more income for your practice.
Low consumer literacy of healthcare industry linked to almost $5 billion in costs, report finds
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Health Care
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Confusion over navigating the complex healthcare system translates into a significant customer-service cost burden for insurers.
Wraparound services hold promise for reducing health costs and improving outcomes
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Health Care
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Wraparound services potentially saved $8.2 million from 2011 to 2016, based on median hospitalization costs, the authors found.
6 back office billing strategies
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Health Care
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In this two-part series, Olson, who works at the Ocean Springs, Miss., firm, offers financial management and support services for the healthcare community. She shares six ways to get your back office team to bring their best game to your billing and collections efforts. Click here to see her suggestions for the front office.
Healthcare spending is growing along with prices, up 5% over 2017
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Health Care
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Spending by private payers has grown at a faster clip, with growth hitting 7.4 percent compared to 2.3 percent for public payer spending.
Landlords Get Innovative to Fill Vacancies
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Real Estate
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Turnkey rental solutions are a viable alternative and supplement to traditional tenancies. Be sure to check local laws and lender requirements first, though.
New Tax Incentives for Workforce Housing
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Real Estate
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A veteran tax consultant explains how the newly created Qualified Opportunity Zones offer incentives to provide workforce housing in economically distressed areas.
As Online Rentals Increase, So Does Fraud
- ByPolk & Associates
- Nov, 18, 2018
- Real Estate
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While easier, digitized applications can create headaches and losses for property owners and managers because they open the door for false data entry.