How Shearwater Health Navigates Visa Retrogression
Any business is tasked with problem-solving within its field. The healthcare space is no different, and at Shearwater Health, we pride ourselves on developing creative strategies to drive optimized clinical performance. However, some problems we face, like Visa Retrogression, are beyond our control to solve. How Visa Retrogression Impacts the Immigration Process The immigration process is […]
Navigating Complex Coding Requirements to Minimize Denials
Revenue streams are in a state of flux in today’s changing healthcare landscape. However, at least one constant remains: quality medical coding is a critical factor in maintaining a healthy revenue stream. Around 42% of claims are denied because of coding issues, emphasizing the importance of precise coding practices. It is important to ensure your […]
Realizing the American Dream
As the Marketing Coordinator for Shearwater Health, my day-to-day is typically geared towards the client facing side of the business. While I hear about nurse arrivals and work indirectly with the CPO side of Shearwater, I’ve never had the one-on-one time with the nurses whose time and commitment to their profession make up a big […]
Shearwater Health Welcomes New CHRO to the Executive Team
Jen Bales joins Shearwater Health Executive Team as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Nashville, TN, October 10, 2023 – Shearwater Health, a global leader in clinical solutions for the healthcare industry announced today that Jen Bales has joined the executive team as chief human resources officer (CHRO). Bales is a seasoned human resources professional with […]
Shearwater Health Invests in Bedside Nurses with Launch of STAR Program
Among the many disruptions the healthcare industry has experienced in recent years, one of the most crucial is also one of the most hands-on and profound: an all but crippling shortage of nurses. In fact, even before the pandemic hit in 2019, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) reported a staggering global shortage of 30.6 […]
U.S. Team Members Visit the Philippines
There are many joys and challenges that come with being a member of an international company. Modern technology makes it possible to cross time zones and unite cultures to make Shearwater’s mission of “improving healthcare outcomes globally” possible. However, there is no replacement for in-person time, and it is always a great joy when team […]
Risk Adjustment Coding: Addressing Accuracy, Quality and Productivity
About the Client Organization A world-class academic healthcare system with three highly regarded hospitals, physician practices, home hospice care, and various other support services located in the Eastern U.S. Challenge The health system had previously used a single revenue cycle vendor for risk adjustment coding. With the arrival of COVID, the organization decided it needed […]
Shearwater Health Welcomes New Senior Vice President
Dr. Vandana Rahadwa joins Shearwater as Senior Vice President, Provider Vertical Nashville, TN, September 14, 2023 – Shearwater Health, a global leader in Clinical Process Outsourcing (CPO®) announced today that Dr. Vandana Rahadwa has joined Shearwater Health as senior vice president, Provider Vertical. Dr. Rahadwa, a revered Senior Healthcare Executive, brings over 21 years of global transformative experience in […]
Workflow Innovation for Remote Patient Monitoring
The growth of wearable devices has brought great potential for improved, more proactive healthcare, especially in the area of sensor-enabled remote patient monitoring (RPM). According to research, remote patient management services and tools are expected to reach over 70 million U.S. patients by 2025. The challenge is that activating the data needed for effective RPM […]
Revenue Cycle Management and Coding Services
About the Client Organization A leader in homecare, palliative, and hospice services committed to enhancing the quality and consistency of healthcare delivered at home. With locations in Florida, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, the organization serves patients and their families across seven states. Challenge The Home Health Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), which was released on January […]