If you are anything like me, once Christmas is over I begin looking forward to the first day of spring. The flowers, sunshine, and nice weather are very welcome. However, there is one annual Spring event that a large majority of healthcare providers probably wish...
On September 7th, the Eastern Oregon Cancer Network invited members of the local community to write words of hope and inspiration on the unfinished walls of Eastern Oregon Cancer Center at Pendleton. I am grateful that we are afforded the opportunity to stop construction on each of our new...
[caption id="attachment_994" align="alignleft" width="200"] Dan running strong at the 5K Run for the Future[/caption] It’s been said that the only thing constant in healthcare is change. After attending this year’s ASTRO meeting in Chicago, I’m inclined to agree. This year, as every year, I was astounded by...
Sometimes life throws us a curveball. I experienced a minor one recently, when I traveled with some of our team members to Alaska to participate in the Lost Lake Run, benefiting Cystic Fibrosis. This is a special perk we offer every year for employees who...
What does collection efficiency mean? The dictionary defines it as “the action or process of collecting something while achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.” Or as physician practices will concur, receiving monies for services provided as quickly as possible at the contracted rate....
Recently CMS announced their first rendition of bundled payments for radiation. Even before its release, I received calls from physicians, friends and clients. “I’m never going to survive this.” “My practice/department will collapse.” “I guess we will never buy new equipment.” I think you can...
Is there a better feeling than coming home after being away? When I’ve been traveling - whether for a few days or a few weeks - the act of walking back through my front door centers me and makes me feel refreshed. Having my family around...
Allison McGaha is the Vice President of Finance and Accounting here at RBS. Allison oversees accounting and finance functions for both RBS and RBS Evolution. With over 20 years of experience, we are grateful for Allison's vast knowledge and ability to effectively communicate financial information...
At RBS, it is our goal to reduce the financial stress and anxiety of patients and their family members as they face some of the most frightening, stressful days of their lives. With our Revenue Navigator program, we have made significant progress toward this goal. We...
[caption id="attachment_935" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nature Sea View Clouds Landscapes Ocean Blue Sky[/caption] Thirty-six years ago, my dad, Pike, went on a mission trip to Puerto Rico. He shared a room with an 18-year-old young man named Charlie. One morning after a storm the group went to...
