Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Learn more about this in our blog Improve your front desk processes with these best practices. Main issues in the check-in process 1. Leave the intricacies of medical billing and administrative tasks to us so you can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care for your patients. Contact us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

JUNE 22, 2023

Medical billing plays a crucial role in the success of any healthcare practice, and gastroenterology is no exception. Gastroenterologists face unique challenges with medical billing due to the complex nature of their specialty. Therefore, adopting best practices in medical billing is essential.

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EvidenceCare

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By standardizing best practices at scale, organizations can provide high-quality care to all while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Prioritizing Technology In healthcare, technology often generates excitement, but leaders must focus on achieving practical impact. For instance, if a patient has a case mix of 1.2,

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies. They help you track the efficiency of your billing processes and identify potential bottlenecks.

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Coronis Health

AUGUST 10, 2023

Best practices in hospital billing and coding processes are key to guiding coders as they navigate the complexities of chart documentation. By staying updated on the latest coding standards, technologies, and best practices, hospital coders can enhance their career prospects and improve healthcare delivery and performance.

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Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

However, by diligently recognizing and addressing underpayments, practices can ensure they receive fair compensation for the services provided. Moreover, identifying underpayments facilitates the detection of billing errors, improves payer relations, and fosters a culture of accountability within the organization.

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Health Prime

JUNE 27, 2024

Providers encountering billing or payment issues can reach out to Change Healthcare or their Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for support. Providers can visit the HPH Cyber Performance Goals website for detailed information on cybersecurity best practices.

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Health Prime

MARCH 28, 2024

Effective credit balance management is crucial for the financial health of any medical practice. Monitoring credit balances and following best practices in the organization can help avoid financial risks. This team should focus on comparing billing records with payment receipts and insurance reimbursements.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

It’s so time-consuming and cumbersome that states like California are considering a bill to simplify the process. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to take the mystery out of credentialing, offering a step-by-step overview while addressing common pitfalls, requirements, and best practices. Let’s dive in.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

In today’s digital age, medical billing software plays a vital role in streamlining the billing process and improving patient care. HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. It will also help you ensure that the medical billing software you select is compliant with HIPAA requirements.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 24, 2023

Effective communication with your medical billing partner is vital to identify areas of improvement, streamline your processes, and increase revenue. Furthermore, effective communication affects processes, efficiency, and every layer of your practice. Your billing company will provide you with best practices and industry expertise.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

Regulatory Standards CERT (comprehensive error rate testing) is a program administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that utilizes Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) to review medical records and identify potential billing errors. This helps reduce anxiety and allows staff to practice their responses.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Medical practices and billing services constantly seek ways to enhance efficiency and financial performance. Two terms often come into play: “Revenue Optimization” and “Practice Optimization.” Revenue Optimization ensures the practice has done all the elements needed to capture revenue.

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Health Prime

JULY 18, 2024

Denial management is crucial in medical billing, ensuring healthcare providers receive rightful reimbursement for their services. However, navigating denial management can often be challenging for medical practices. According to an MGMA Stat Poll , 69% of healthcare leaders reported their organization’s denials have increased.

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CollaborateMD

MAY 25, 2023

Oncology medical billing is the process of submitting claims to insurance companies or other payers for oncology-related billing services associated with cancer management. Oncology medical billing requires understanding medical coding to run a successful oncology practices. What is Oncology Medical Billing?

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

approximately 30% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer. For medical billing professionals, this month is a crucial reminder of the importance of accurate breast cancer diagnosis coding. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that in the U.S.,

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

For behavioral health practices, transitioning to in-house billing for mental health services can be extremely beneficial. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations. What inefficiencies exist? What areas can be improved?

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

It begins at the front lines of the healthcare practice, where staff members collect essential demographic and insurance information during the initial patient contact. This information serves as the foundation for billing and reimbursement processes.

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Coronis Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Are you considering partnering with an ophthalmology medical billing company for your facility? There are multiple reasons why outsourcing can help your practice increase its productivity, efficiency, and profitability. However, managing medical billing can easily become a full-time job.

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Health Populi

MARCH 12, 2020

billion supplemental bill to deal with COVID-19; the bill includes some level of telehealth funding. How would you improve what’s in the bill to optimize the use of telehealth in this challenging public health moment? Q2 – – Some industry observers have called this, “telehealth’s big moment.” The President signed the $8.3

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ACMA Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Usually, these drugs are provided by hospitals or physicians’ offices who purchase the drugs directly from the wholesaler and bill the health insurance for the drug as well as the administration cost. This process is called buy-and-bill. Buy-and-bill is a process where physician offices receive medications for in-office administration.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Learn more about this in our blog Improve your front desk processes with these best practices. Main issues in the check-in process 1. Leave the intricacies of medical billing and administrative tasks to us so you can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care for your patients. Contact us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 24, 2023

Effective communication with your medical billing partner is vital to identify areas of improvement, streamline your processes, and increase revenue. Furthermore, effective communication affects processes, efficiency, and every layer of your practice. Your billing company will provide you with best practices and industry expertise.

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Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

When done correctly, medical practices can improve their effectiveness while improving cash flow, staff well-being, and patient care. Learn more about other appointment scheduling best practices in our blog 5 strategies to schedule your medical practice appointments effectively. At Health Prime, we can help!

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Northwest Career College

MARCH 18, 2024

Or are you considering entering the field of medical billing and coding? This article will explain the advantages of continuing education for those in medical billing and coding and hopefully encourage you to prioritize your professional growth as you progress through your career.

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Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Some even integrate the entire patient intake process, from prospective patient management , to intake paperwork, to scheduling, and all the way through to billing. While EHR systems features vary across vendors, many allow you to access patient records, including intake forms, assessments, and treatment plans in one place.

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Valant

AUGUST 20, 2024

Become familiar with the mandates and best practices that will contribute to a safe and effective treatment environment: Maintain confidentiality. Billing: Competent billing becomes even more important when managing reimbursement for multiple patients with differing insurance at the same appointment.

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Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2021

” Health Populi’s Hot Points: HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was signed into law in 1996 by President Bill Clinton. Ensuring that health care providers adopt best practices for data protection, bolstering patient consent and their digital literacy.

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Valant

OCTOBER 23, 2024

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are essential for mental health professionals to accurately bill for psychotherapy services. These standardized codes ensure proper reimbursement and streamline the billing process for insurance companies and healthcare providers. What are CPT Codes for Psychotherapy?

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

From understanding billing to leveraging cutting-edge electronic health record (EHR) systems, here’s everything you need to know about group therapy reimbursement. But for group therapy, the bill itself may look different. Follow these best practices for documenting group treatment: Be specific. Integrated billing.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Implementing robust billing systems and software solutions: Enhances efficiency Reduces errors Accelerates revenue cycle processes Enables providers to focus on quality patient care 4. Negotiating payer contracts To negotiate payer contracts, practices should develop a strategic approach and in-depth market knowledge.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Blog Why Your Practice Should Accept Insurance for Therapy Along With Private Pay Learn More Grow Your Practice Leverage Your EHR To Grow Your Thriving Practice Learn More Financial Auditing and Billing Accuracy for an Internal vs. External Audit Billing accuracy and other financial records are critical components of audits.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies. They help you track the efficiency of your billing processes and identify potential bottlenecks.

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Valant

JANUARY 14, 2025

Were guided by an advisory board of behavioral health industry experts and customers, so our decisions continue to reflect best practices in the field. Founded by a psychiatrist, Valant understands the work you do.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Balance cash drawers and handle any billing or coding tasks as needed. Take note of best practices and tips they share. End-of-Day Tasks: Clean and sanitize exam rooms and equipment. Prepare for the next day’s appointments by reviewing the schedule and ensuring all necessary preparations are made.

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

Ask yourself the following questions about your practice: Are you turning away potential clients due to lack of bandwidth? Do your providers often run out of time for daily tasks like clinical notes and billing-related work? Do patients struggle to schedule timely appointments and/or contact their provider when needed?

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 19, 2024

Complicated EHR interfaces led to inefficiencies and various issues for staff and patients, including: Staff frustration due to inefficient workflows Inaccurate reporting leading to low reimbursement Unfriendly patient portals that did not support patient engagement By working with the practice to identify their problems and key objectives, Medical (..)

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