Major health systems have many departments that all have to work together seamlessly. A lack of departmental communication is inefficient and can lead to lost funds or overpayments. Contracts and maintenance agreements are renewed annually, or in some cases even less frequently. Because of all of the complexities of a healthcare organization’s day-to-day, Accounts Payable is not always alerted when changes are made during a contract’s renewal. If these changes are not clearly communicated, agreements may be overpaid or credits may be missed. When Lack of Departmental Communication Causes Problems Recently, a major healthcare system entered into a new service […]