Health Prime

JUNE 6, 2024

As we enter Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2024 , it’s imperative to underscore the importance of effective medical billing practices in providing quality care for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Best billing practices for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care 1.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Enrollments is an essential aspect of your medical billing process. Medical billers must submit and manage the enrollment process paperwork to make sure insurance companies acknowledge providers; therefore, they can bill for their services. Reasons why you should trust your enrollment process to a medical billing expert 1.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, medical practices rely extensively on electronic systems like Electronic Health Records (EHR) , Practice Management Software (PMS), and online billing platforms to manage patient information and billing processes. At Health Prime, we can help!

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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. In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This principle includes your Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) process from end-to-end, positioning it as a core for proper trustworthiness or effectiveness and patient satisfaction. In medical billing, precision and clarity are key. Read more about this in our blog 4 steps to improve your patient payments process.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As mental health demand continues to grow exponentially , it is equally important for mental health providers to optimize their billing practices to ensure fair and timely reimbursements, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality patient care. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

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Health Prime

JUNE 20, 2024

Staff shortages and high turnover rates in healthcare affect the quality and safety of healthcare services, disrupt the efficiency of healthcare facilities, and have far-reaching implications for patient care and financial stability. Read more about this in our blog What is your administrative burden costing you?

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Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

Moreover, identifying underpayments facilitates the detection of billing errors, improves payer relations, and fosters a culture of accountability within the organization. Ultimately, this proactive approach safeguards revenue and strengthens the practice’s ability to deliver quality care to its patients.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Practices can begin to identify and implement targeted strategies to address them, improving patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial stability. Learn more about this in our blog Improve your front desk processes with these best practices. Main issues in the check-in process 1. Contact us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, this aspect is often overlooked despite being the backbone of accurate billing and reimbursement in the healthcare industry. This allows practices to refocus their energies on delivering exceptional patient care and driving business growth. Subscribe to our Health Prime blog. Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Medical practices and billing services constantly seek ways to enhance efficiency and financial performance. ” While they may sound similar, understanding their distinctions is crucial for healthcare providers and billing professionals. Also, remember to optimize staffing levels and roles to improve productivity and patient care.

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Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

Learn about this in our blog 5 ways telehealth services can help address the mental health crisis. Also, developing and sharing engaging content through a blog or other content platform is crucial. Patient reminders and follow-ups are critical for a successful practice. At Health Prime, we can help!

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Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Delegating specific medical billing processes in your practice to an expert partner offers a strategic and forward-thinking approach to enhancing efficiency, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring financial stability. Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Weve seen our energy bills rise, supplier costs go up, and now we have to find thousands more for staff wages. This could lead to longer-term issues in patient care, as fewer experienced staff members will be available to handle the growing administrative burden of general practice.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Therefore, as the population ages, the healthcare industry must recognize the importance of taking a proactive approach to support patients in living healthier and longer lives. Expanded patient base The population is aging. A satisfied patient is more likely to drive referrals, further enhancing your reputation within the community.

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Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Additionally, if your EHR can collect payment before patients join a session, you can save providers the hassle of asking for it before, during, or after the session. Billing and Coding Support A good EHR can help you avoid common billing errors for a smoother, more dependable revenue cycle.

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Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

The landscape of healthcare is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for efficient and innovative tools to manage patient care, streamline workflows, and meet regulatory compliance. This blog provides an in-depth exploration of Allscripts EMR, highlighting its features, benefits, and applications. Why Choose Allscripts EMR?

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Valant

MAY 30, 2024

There are four critical functions that practitioners should evaluate for outsourcing or hiring: billing, payroll, insurance credentialing, and human resources (HR). Outsourcing and hiring both allow practitioners to focus on delivering quality care while ensuring that critical business functions are effectively managed.

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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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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

JANUARY 16, 2024

Request Pricing Streamlining the Patient Care Process with Valant’s EHR However, it’s not just the treatment phase that must become more efficient to free up your time. You need a quicker, easier EHR workflow throughout the entire patient care process, from start to finish.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Read more about this in our blog 5 techniques to improve communication between your front desk and back office. Implementing robust billing systems and software solutions: Enhances efficiency Reduces errors Accelerates revenue cycle processes Enables providers to focus on quality patient care 4.

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Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

If youve been considering a job in the medical field that is cost-effective and time-saving, this blog might be just for you. Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Key Components of an Operating Budget Overhead costs are the ongoing expenses required to maintain a practice’s operations, excluding direct patient care costs. EHR systems handle administrative tasks, improve patient care coordination , and simplify compliance. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

This level of control allows you to create an environment that reflects your priorities for patient care. You can decide to specialize in certain treatment methods or set up your practice to be more welcoming and accessible to specific patient groups. These responsibilities consume time you could otherwise spend with patients.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Indeed, the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) has estimated that the hike will put up the tax bill of the average surgery by around £20,000 a year. Or worse, doesn’t care, how this affects our ability to function.” The NI increase, which will see employer contributions rise by 1.2 We’re already stretched to our limits.

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

By leveraging Health Prime’s expertise, organizations can optimize revenue generation, minimize claim denials, and streamline billing processes while freeing up internal resources to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Trust your RCM to us so you can return to what matters the most: your patients.

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Valant

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Expectations of falling interest rates and lower inflation earlier in the year have come to pass, and these changes can have significant implications for behavioral health practices, affecting everything from operational costs to patient care. This could lead to improved efficiency in billing and collections processes.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 10, 2023

When your practice is understaffed, it can lead to increased stress, decreased efficiency, and compromised patient care. Read more about this in our blog A Three-Point Checklist for choosing your Technology Solutions Partner. Read more about it in our blog 4 reasons why you should train your staff to improve your practice.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently introduced a bill addressing cybersecurity protections and oversight in the healthcare industry. The Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act , introduced on February8, 2024, aims to bolster a vulnerable and often-targeted industry against cyberattacks.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

Usage Guidelines Session Duration: While the official description specifies 50 minutes, you can bill for sessions lasting a minimum of 26 minutes. Always document the actual time spent to ensure accurate billing. If you’re unsure, consider hiring a billing service for licensed mental health professionals.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Eroding profitability hinders a practice’s ability to invest in growth or quality patient care.

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Valant

JUNE 28, 2024

Usage Guidelines Time-Based Billing: CPT 90837 is a time-based code. Frequency: Therapists can bill for multiple 60-minute sessions on the same day if medically necessary. Frequency: Therapists can bill for multiple 60-minute sessions on the same day if medically necessary. Blog ICD-10 Codes for Depression – F32.0–F33.3

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Mildred Elley

MARCH 19, 2025

Medical assistant duties could include helping doctors with medical procedures, preparing patients for x-rays, or simply filing patient medical records. No matter the task, medical assistants are highly trained healthcare professionals who operate both clinically and administratively offering vital patient care.

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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. In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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The Healthcare Blog

JULY 19, 2024

Apparently, several companies have been accused of gaming the system by submitting fraudulent bills for millions of catheters using patient and doctor information. Several accountable care organizations (groups of hospitals and doctors) said they could each lose more than $1 million if the fraudulent billing issue isn’t fixed.

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