ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of RCM can be challenging, with billing errors, claim denials, and inefficiencies leading to financial losses and administrative burden. Detecting and Correcting Billing Errors Billing errors are a prevalent issue in healthcare, often resulting in delayed or denied reimbursements.

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Coronis Health

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Role of Hospital Coding in Revenue Cycle Management Hospital billing and coding serve as the backbone of revenue cycle management. Coding errors – using the wrong codes puts your billing department into a repetitive cycle of claims submission, denial, correction, and payment delays, which throws a wrench into your revenue flow.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

For example, through outcome measurement tools in EHR systems, practitioners can monitor changes in patients’ symptoms, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and identify any patterns of progress or stagnation. Patient satisfaction is shaped by the details as much as by the big picture.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. This section delves into the specific criteria and expectations set by CERT audits, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing. Improved Patient Satisfaction Patient well-being and satisfaction is the key objective of any healthcare organization.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

According to a Mad*Pow research report , 61% of patients are confused by their medical bills. The report also stated that most of them identified providers or their billing department as the root cause of their frustration and errors. Our medical billing solutions can allow you to maximize collections and increase cash flow.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

By integrating scheduling, documentation, and revenue cycle tools into one unified system, athenahealth aims to reduce the complexity and time required to manage these critical functions. This consolidation leads to increased efficiency, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care than administrative tasks.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Whether it is through secure messaging, telehealth services, or interactive patient portals, these tools offer multiple avenues for patients to engage with their healthcare. The opportunity for patients to take charge of their own health leads to better outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.

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Relias

JULY 4, 2023

Missed revenue targets can affect care quality and decrease patient satisfaction. Charging occurs in the clinical departments, but patient accounting acts as the gatekeeper. Clinical health Clinical health departments provide medical diagnoses and charge patients for services.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By mastering these clinical responsibilities, Dental Assistants become indispensable members of the dental team, contributing to patient satisfaction and quality care.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Delayed Care: In emergency situations, the time taken to locate and access crucial patient information can negatively affect health outcomes and, in some cases, become a matter of life or death. Real-time access to updated patient information enables better-informed decision-making during patient consultations.

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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. Revision of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, changing the way providers are reimbursed for evaluation and management services, which affects coding and documentation requirements.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

While customer satisfaction with health insurance plans slightly increased between 2018 and 2019, patient satisfaction with hospitals fell in all three settings where care is delivered — inpatient, outpatient, and the emergency room, according to the 2018-2019 ACSI Finance, Insurance and Health Care Report.

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