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. They help you track the efficiency of your billing processes and identify potential bottlenecks. At Health Prime, we can help!

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Whether you’re a physician starting a practice or a healthcare provider working to expand patient access, getting medical insurance credentialing is vital. It’s so time-consuming and cumbersome that states like California are considering a bill to simplify the process. Unfortunately, it’s also a very taxing process.

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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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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding the Challenges in Claims Processing Errors in medical claims processing have traditionally posed significant challenges for hospitals, insurers, and patients alike. Manual methods are prone to: Human Error : Misfiled billing codes, missing data, and inaccuracies are common with manual input, according to one report.

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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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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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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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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.

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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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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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EvidenceCare

JANUARY 12, 2024

For admitting clinicians, the key lies in distinguishing between genuine medical necessity and social admissions, ensuring meticulous documentation and rightful reimbursement. Hospitals should develop a plan for care beyond their walls, but few invest in skilled nursing facilities.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Auto-generating narratives, check boxes, and the ability to pull material forward from a previous note all make it easier to capture and document info quickly. This means less time spent on documentation between sessions—a task which significantly contributes to most clinicians’ nonbillable hours.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Medical billing and insurance processing are essential skills for aspiring medical assistants. These tasks ensure that healthcare providers get paid for their services and that patients understand their financial responsibilities. Both medical billing and insurance processing require attention to detail and strong communication skills.

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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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Relias

APRIL 28, 2022

Your staff should know how to handle every element in the process accurately and efficiently, starting when a patient first accesses the system and ending when the account is paid. How Clinical Documentation Integrity Affects Revenue. How CDI Affects Your Organization’s Quality of Care. CDI Affects More Than Financial Health.

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Coronis Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Are you considering partnering with an ophthalmology medical billing company for your facility? Outsourcing Your Medical Billing Can Free up Time and Resources for Your Ophthalmology Facility Those working in the ophthalmology industry often wear many hats while providing comprehensive care for their patients.

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 19, 2024

As we delve into the realm of the top medical billing software of 2024, you will discover a new set of tools that can empower you, as a medical billing and coding practitioner, to handle your billing responsibilities with increased confidence and efficiency. What is Medical Billing Software?

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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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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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Valant

JUNE 28, 2024

It’s crucial to document the content of each session, including the therapeutic techniques used and the client’s progress. 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. 90832 for 30-minute sessions).

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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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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

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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Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 16, 2025

They also play a valuable role in coordinating patient care. Medical assistants bring the entire teams expertise together to ensure that every patient receives the care they need. Oncology medical assistants are trained individuals who support a team of oncologists and nurses.

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Valant

JUNE 27, 2024

It is commonly used by mental health professionals to bill for individual therapy sessions. During these sessions, clinicians worth with their patients to address emotional, behavioral, or psychological issues. Documentation: Accurate documentation is crucial.

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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. They help you track the efficiency of your billing processes and identify potential bottlenecks. At Health Prime, we can help!

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Common audit requirements help providers maintain practices that align with the highest standards of care. Compliance with audit requirements fosters trust and credibility with patients, insurers, and regulatory bodies. Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies.

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Health Prime

JULY 27, 2023

Prior authorizations (PAs) play a crucial role in medical billing, ensuring that healthcare providers receive efficient and proper reimbursement for the services and treatments they provide. Moreover, it minimizes data errors, optimizesrevenue, reduces reimbursement delays, and improves patient care.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

It ensures the healthcare process is seamless and efficient, from diagnosing a patient to billing for services. Decades ago, healthcare professionals documented patient data in paper charts, which was time-consuming and susceptible to human error. Moreover, coding is critical for billing purposes.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Today, efficient EHRs play a major role in improving practice operations, enhancing patient care, and driving growth and scalability. Some EHRs such as Valant let providers add patients to the waitlist directly from the scheduling feature, keeping the process fast and simple. However, an EHR is only as good as its workflows.

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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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Relias

AUGUST 11, 2022

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. What is the Revenue Cycle? Step Two: Services and charge capture.

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Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

By categorizing denials based on common reasons such as coding errors, missing documentation, eligibility issues, or medical necessity, you can gain insights into the underlying causes and prioritize your efforts. The team works closely with providers to gather necessary documentation and submit appeals to maximize reimbursement.

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Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 28, 2025

While doctors, practical nurses , medical assistants , and other healthcare professionals have significant encounters with patients, they aren’t the only ones who have an impact on the process. Those who have chosen medical coding and billing career paths are relied upon to help facilities manage patient visits and procedures.

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Valant

JANUARY 14, 2025

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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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play a pivotal role in optimizing practice operations and improving patient care delivery.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Interprofessional Education According to the NHA, there is an increased demand for healthcare professionals to have a wider knowledge base beyond their specific discipline, which ultimately leads to better patient care and cooperation among healthcare teams.

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