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Improve Your Revenue Cycle with Accurate Coding

Relias

Medical billing and coding are two of the most important factors of the revenue cycle, yet the importance of coding accurately is often not monitored, assessed, or facilitated as much as it should be. Coding errors in the medical billing process can lead to lost revenue. Ensuring Patient Record Integrity.

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Difference Between EHR And Practice Management Software

Arkenea

In contrast, PM software is primarily used by practice managers and administrative staff, including front desk personnel, billing specialists, and office managers. The clinical side of hospitals and offices is managed by Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software.

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Understanding the athenahealth Product Suite: Is It Right for You?  

Medical Advantage

Here’s a brief overview of athenahealth features for each platform: Electronic health record s (EHR): Improves clinical outcomes in practices and hospitals, where healthcare providers can view their daily operations through the lens of a robust EHR service. One of the standout features of athenaClinicals is its intuitive interface.

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HIPAA Violation Cases

The HIPAA Journal

The following three years saw similar numbers of financial penalties; however, there was another major increase in HIPAA fines in 2020 when 19 HIPAA violation cases were settled with OCR. The 2020 increase is largely due to OCR’s HIPAA Right of Access enforcement initiative, which was launched in late 2019.

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Roles Involved in Prior Auths: Responsibilities & Education

ACMA Blog

Pharmacy Billing Specialist (PBS) : Typically, specialty pharmacies utilize a PBS to optimize the billing process through their knowledge of billing regulations and healthcare system codes. Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) : A CDS can help in the PA process by accurately documenting patient records.

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Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

ACMA Blog

Pharmacy Billing Specialist (PBS): Typically, specialty pharmacies utilize a PBS to optimize the billing process through their knowledge of billing regulations and healthcare system codes. Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS): A CDS can help in the PA process by accurately documenting patient records.

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Ultimate Guide to Patient Portal Development

Arkenea

Patient portal development is one such shift that has heralded a novel era of patient engagement in the healthcare industry. According to a report published by Chime, 83 percent of acute care organizations stated high use of patient portals by users in 2021, as compared to 74 percent in 2020. at any given time.

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