Health Prime

AUGUST 24, 2023

Communication is an essential process in every business, including medical practices. Effective communication with your medical billing partner is vital to identify areas of improvement, streamline your processes, and increase revenue. 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. The RACs are the ones conducting the audits. What triggers a CERT audit?

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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

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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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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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

There’s got to be a better way to communicate. Well, there is, and it could fast become your medical billing secret weapon. Introducing broadcast messaging and SMS billing. Sharpen your competitive edge with a communication tool that gets through to your patients. In healthcare communication, this stands true.

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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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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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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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Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Comprehensive documentation also facilitates communication and collaboration among members of a patient’s whole treatment team. Some even integrate the entire patient intake process, from prospective patient management , to intake paperwork, to scheduling, and all the way through to billing.

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Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

Learn other strategies to build your online presence and market your practice in our blog How to market your medical practice and improve your business. Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience. At Health Prime, we can help!

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Therefore, effective communication with the back-office is paramount. By doing so, practices can implement processes to mitigate barriers and improve reimbursement rates. Read more about this in our blog 5 techniques to improve communication between your front desk and back office. At Health Prime, we can help!

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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. Decide how you’ll communicate for this task—patient portal, phone, email? Therapists are legally bound by confidentiality. In most cases, group members are not.

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Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2021

But if there is one lesson to be learned from the prior year, it is that technology has further engrained its place in our world, impacting and influencing the way we work, learn, communicate, and entertain.” Eleven years later, Steve Jobs launched the first iPhone.

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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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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

JUNE 2, 2024

As a practice owner , you’re also responsible for the business aspects of your practice—financial management, human resources, marketing, and compliance with legal regulations. You’ll also need to manage, or at least oversee the management of, daily administrative tasks like scheduling, billing , and staff supervision.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Patient Communication: Provide patients with information about medications and special diets. Balance cash drawers and handle any billing or coding tasks as needed. Take note of best practices and tips they share. Perform basic lab tests and prepare samples for external labs. Show enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

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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? Also consider how best to communicate your practice’s atmosphere and mission to the interviewee.

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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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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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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Insufficient Communication Staff may not fully explain health issues to patients. Billing Issues Medical bills can often be unclear. For example, bills may make it unclear if insurance covers a treatment. Often, practices fall behind because they do not have enough staff for the number of patients coming in.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Pre-Visit Communication: Ensure patients receive all necessary information before their appointment, including directions or telehealth instructions. This includes encrypted communication channels, secure login procedures, and regular security audits. Efficient RCM ensures timely billing, accurate coding, and maximized reimbursements.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Obtaining consent from patients at each step along the way is a best practice that helps protect patients’ rights and privacy. Those professionals will have important insights on how to start a therapy practice. For many behavioral health practices, another key hire is a prescriber. Your EHR software can help with this.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 3, 2024

This ensures the accuracy of the patient’s record and streamlines subsequent billing and reimbursement processes. By integrating electronic systems that allow for instantaneous confirmation of insurance coverage, medical practices can identify potential issues before providing services.

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Medical Advantage

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of implementing cost containment initiatives and provide an in-depth look at the top healthcare best practices that can help reduce healthcare spending. Proper billing and revenue management contribute significantly to the overall success of healthcare operations.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

They provide insights into revenue streams, expenses, and overall profitability, allowing practice managers to make informed decisions about resource allocation, budgeting, and strategic planning. Identifying areas of inefficiency helps practices shift resources to the areas of greatest need, enhancing patient satisfaction.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This leads to more efficient documentation processes and better overall practice management. The standardized format and clear organization of the planners facilitate effective communication and collaboration among treatment team members.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Marketing a behavioral health practice is about clearly communicating your expertise and the value of your services. Relevant, high-quality content can improve your SEO rankings, making it easier for potential clients to find you online. Mobile optimization is also important, as many users may access your site from their smartphones.

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Northwest Career College

JULY 10, 2024

Client Communication: Communication with clients, witnesses, and other relevant parties to the case via email, phone, or video conferencing. Administrative: Processing tasks for billing, invoicing, and timekeeping. Use email, phone, and video conferencing to facilitate regular communication with your team and clients.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

Specifically, medical providers must invest in robust telehealth solutions to facilitate virtual consultations, remote patient monitoring, and seamless patient communication. Healthcare providers must focus on delivering a holistic patient experience, leveraging technology to enhance communication, education, and overall satisfaction.

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Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2024

Among TRAIN’s goals are to share best practices related to AI in health care especially focused on safety, reliability and monitoring AI algorithms, providing tools to help measure outcomes associated with the AI deployments, and to facilitate the development of a federated national AI outcomes registry to capture real-world outcomes. “We

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Having a thought-out approach and defining the framework you want is essential for communication with the potential healthcare web development companies you are looking to hire. Cons: Differences in time zones leading to difficulty in communication, and cultural differences in user design experience. There are pros and cons of both.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

MARCH 7, 2024

With the rise of online reviews and social media, customers have a global megaphone to communicate about brands. Delivering personalized experiences, conveying empathy and understanding, and communicating a brand’s values strengthen customer loyalty. Offer transparent pricing, clear policies, and honest communication.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Quality Assurance Quality assurance is an essential aspect of pharmacy practice, and Pharmacy Technicians are vital in upholding these standards. Insurance and Billing Processing insurance claims and managing patient billing are additional responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians.

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Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

Features such as customizable video windows enhance the user experience, while integrated billing capabilities ensure that the administrative side of virtual consultations is handled efficiently. One of the key benefits of athenahealth’s teleHealth services is that it is designed to minimize disruption to existing workflows.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

In this blog, we will explore patient engagement best practices and the top patient engagement tools available. Patient education : Through educational resources, patients can gain a better understanding of their health matters and treatment options, which can lead to more productive communication with healthcare providers.

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