Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. This information serves as the foundation for billing and reimbursement processes.

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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. Inaccurate patient information Collecting accurate patient information is one of the main objectives of the check-in process. Contact us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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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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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. However, without proper measures in place, healthcare providers risk breaching patient confidentiality and devastating consequences. Healthcare is a favorite target for hackers.

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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

MAY 2, 2024

Patient reminders and follow-ups are critical for a successful practice. When done correctly, medical practices can improve their effectiveness while improving cash flow, staff well-being, and patient care. Outsourcing administrative tasks can free mental health practitioners to focus on patient care.

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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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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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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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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

JUNE 2, 2024

While clinical roles focus on direct patient care, administrative roles are geared toward strategic decision-making and understanding sustainable growth. As a clinician, your primary focus is on patient care and therapeutic outcomes. Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help them grow.

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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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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. These are the problems mental health practitioners must overcome to serve clients well. Overcoming these logistical difficulties has always been at the heart of Valants product.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. Reports are a great data-driven means of benchmarking the performance of specific processes or functions within your medical practice.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Set benchmarks for your medical practice to boost income and enhance patient care. Benefits of benchmarking for your medical practice 1. Boost your practice’s efficiency Benchmarking helps you pinpoint where there’s room for improvement. Reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Set benchmarks for your medical practice to boost income and enhance patient care. Benefits of benchmarking for your medical practice 1. Boost your practice’s efficiency Benchmarking helps you pinpoint where there’s room for improvement. Reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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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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Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Behavioral health practice managers can use these reports to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Clinical reporting is a critical tool for optimizing a practice’s operations, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes. For example: Define clear objectives and metrics to measure.

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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. Verification ensures that patients are covered by health insurance, minimizing the risk of unpaid claims.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

In today’s rapidly-evolving health care landscape, the scope of a Pharmacy Technician’s duties has expanded to encompass various aspects of medication management and patient care, making their contributions more crucial than ever.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Patients may get generic responses. Billing Issues Medical bills can often be unclear. Or there could be errors or discrepancies that confuse patients. For example, bills may make it unclear if insurance covers a treatment. Or you might automate updates to let patients know you are still working on test results.

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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. Your EHR should allow you to customize your intake packets and allow patients and providers to eSign. Those professionals will have important insights on how to start a therapy practice.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Administrative Responsibilities The role of a medical assistant isn’t confined to patient care alone. After patient times, medical assistants often move to the front desk to handle administrative tasks. These duties can include scheduling appointments, managing phone calls, and updating patient records.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 3, 2024

During the initial encounter, front-office staff should diligently collect and verify patient demographic details, insurance information, and other pertinent data. This ensures the accuracy of the patient’s record and streamlines subsequent billing and reimbursement processes.

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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

Understanding EHR Reporting Basics An electronic health record (EHR) streamlines data collection, access, and analysis, providing a comprehensive view of practice operations and patient care. EHRs track clinical quality measures, aiding providers in monitoring patient outcomes and adherence to treatments.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 7, 2024

Essential Duties and Tasks of a Dental Assistant Dental Assistants perform a variety of tasks that support dentists and ensure the efficient functioning of dental practices. – Patient Assessment: Taking and recording vital signs, helping dentists in performing oral inspections, and obtaining diagnostic information as needed.

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Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

This broad category encompasses telehealth, telemedicine, and various digital healthcare solutions, aiming to create a seamless, comprehensive digital care plan for patients. This system stands out for its ability to support vital patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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Mobius MD

JULY 1, 2024

Fixing Prior Authorization The Challenge: Prior authorization processes are notoriously time-consuming for medical staff and often delay patient care. The AMA has also promoted model legislation at the state level, resulting in ten new state laws in 2023 and more than a dozen bills before state legislatures this year.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The easy follow-up of patients using telemonitoring solutions and the augmented access to internet services will continue increasing telemedicine delivery. Learn more about this in our blog Optimize your telemedicine appointments with these best practices.

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NHA Now

JULY 9, 2020

With an ever-evolving healthcare system, certified medical billing and coding professionals have to stay on top of changing codes, practices, and regulations. Staying current with annual coding updates is a best practice for ensuring correct documentation, coding, reporting, and billing.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s patients are digitally savvy and expect a seamless, personalized interaction with their healthcare providers. This shift in expectations has led to innovative patient engagement tools that improve patient care and foster stronger relationships between patients and providers.

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Northwest Career College

MARCH 1, 2024

Patient Care Techniques New research can lead to changes in how we take care of patients. This is typically the responsibility of clinical staff, but staying educated about best practices for operating a medical practice (versus delivering treatment) means you can support the medical team in providing the best care.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Table of Contents Why Mobile EHR Applications Essential Features of Mobile EHR Applications Challenges in Mobile EHR Application Development Best Practices in Mobile EHR Application Development Role of Custom Development in Mobile EHR Applications Why Mobile EHR Applications? Best Practices in Mobile EHR Application Development 1.

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Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

In the healthcare industry, regulations and best practices are always changing. Regular compliance audits help organizations provide the most efficient, effective patient care. The best way to protect your organization is to monitor your compliance risks proactively. Additional rules took effect in July 2022.

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MedQuest College

DECEMBER 18, 2024

However, as dental practices adapt to technological advancements and new patient care standards, the responsibilities of dental assistants have grown. Dental Assistants in modern dentistry are integral to patient care and the seamless operation of a dental practice. .

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