Valant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Understanding EHRs in Behavioral Health An EHR built for behavioral health can help you with treatment planning , progress monitoring, outcome measures, telehealth , billing , and more. Behavioral health billing codes are also complex, and insurance claims and authorizations may be more difficult to secure.

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Health Prime

JULY 18, 2024

Denial management is crucial in medical billing, ensuring healthcare providers receive rightful reimbursement for their services. Controllable denials are those that can be positively impacted by improving front-end or billing processes. What are the common reasons for claim denials? How can medical practices prevent claim denials?

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Billing Patient Satisfaction Documentation Medication 77

Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Maybe you want to see more clients, but see no feasible way to add to your schedule because of logistical burdens. 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. And much of that comes down to your EHR workflow.

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Patient Care Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Reduced revenue or profitability can be the result of missed billing opportunities, inefficient billing processes , or changes in insurance reimbursement rates, among other things. Financial considerations are one of the main reasons why some practices consider transitioning to in-house billing.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 52

Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

An EHR that is specifically intended for behavioral health practices can offer important features, such as better clinical documentation, tailored billing functionality, and a high-quality patient portal. How intuitive is the user interface for clinical documentation and treatment plans?

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Billing Documentation Scheduling Communication 40

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

The process usually ends with negotiating your terms of a contract and fee schedule. For these reasons, many providers choose to outsource the process to a credentialing specialist or billing agency, although you may also decide to do it yourself. The vital piece of negotiating your fee schedule may also benefit from professional help.

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Insurance Billing Scheduling Follow-Up 98

MedCerts

JULY 3, 2024

Each office has unique needs, so part of your role might also include billing or patient communication — whether in person, by email or over the phone. While your morning might involve inputting yesterday’s in-office procedures, your afternoon could be spent contacting health insurance companies about billing codes or reimbursement statuses.

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Medical Terminology Bookkeeping Billing Insurance 81

Valant

AUGUST 19, 2024

Valant made it easy to generate customized reports on payments, revenue, payroll, referral sources, billing documentation, outcome measures, and much more. Clinicians benefited, too, with access to simple bill generation, strong automation features for documentation, a useful patient portal, and much more.

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

This means you can create a work schedule that accommodates your personal life. Administrative Burden Running a practice yourself means handling all administrative tasks, including billing, paperwork, and regulatory compliance. Cons of Opening Your Own Practice Starting your own behavioral health practice also comes with challenges.

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Scheduling Billing Collaboration Patient Care 97

Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

Intake, scheduling, billing, patient portal functions, clinical reporting, and other basic functions of your practice should work the same across all providers, staff, and locations. Learn about your patients’ experience with the patient portal , scheduling, intake, and billing/payments.

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Scheduling Billing Patient Experience Appointments 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamline Documentation: Use digital forms and automated systems to collect patient information before their first visit. Centralized Scheduling: Implement a centralized patient scheduling system to manage appointments effectively and reduce issues such as overbooking or no-shows.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Billing HIPAA Appointments 52

Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies. That is, because these systems automate reporting and documentation, the risk of errors is minimized. Reimbursement policies govern how services are billed and reimbursed by payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies.

Billing 52

Billing Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Northwest Career College

JULY 10, 2024

They achieve this by rendering their services for several tasks, which may include: Legal Documents: Draft, review, and edit contracts, briefs, and pleadings. Scheduling: Maintaining the lawyers’ calendars, scheduling appointments, or making meetings. This flexibility can mean increased job satisfaction and productivity.

Documentation 40

Documentation Communication Scheduling Time Management 40

ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 9, 2024

Scheduling patient appointments. Assisting with billing and coding , and updating electronic health records (EHR). Obtaining necessary documents from patients and preparing paperwork. Knowledge of medical billing and coding processes. Assisting with patient check-in and check-out. Data entry accuracy and speed.

Medical Secretary 52

Medical Secretary Medication Medical Terminology Problem Solving Skills 52

Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

You’ve found the best EMR for your specialty and streamlined your documentation workflow. You must maintain an online presence, manage scheduling, and securely communicate with patients. Streamline scheduling with Amion What if you enjoyed scheduling? The software lives on your smartphone, so it’s always with you.

Medication 52

Medication Scheduling Documentation Communication 52

Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Additionally, it allows patients to: Access their medical records Schedule appointments Receive important updates This seamless communication fosters patient engagement , leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty. Time and cost savings A patient portal significantly reduces administrative overhead.

HIPAA 73

HIPAA Communication Billing Appointments 73

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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Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130

Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records. This knowledge is essential for accurately handling patient records, insurance claims, and other healthcare-related documents.

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Medical Assistant Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Medical Terminology 148

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

MAY 2, 2024

These include increased productivity, reduced paperwork, accurate documentation , and enhanced data security. An EHR makes administrative tasks, such as appointment scheduling and billing, faster and easier. By leveraging technology, clinicians can deliver better patient care and optimize their financial performance.

Documentation 102

Documentation Patient Care Billing HIPAA 102

Valant

JANUARY 25, 2024

To see how Valant could improve your EHR and coding experience, schedule a free, personalized demo today. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations. What is EHR Software?

Billing 52

Billing Documentation Scheduling Communication 52

Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

For instance, monitoring appointment scheduling and wait times helps streamline administrative processes and reduce patient wait times. Efficient scheduling enhances patient satisfaction as well as resource allocation within the practice.

Billing 52

Billing Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52

Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

EHRs streamline these tasks by automating routine, repetitive processes such as appointment scheduling , patient communications, and insurance claims processing. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations. Know you’re switching EHRs?

Billing 52

Billing Communication Patient Care Scheduling 52

Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Despite the many headaches caused by a growing clinical documentation burden, it’s great to know that the best EHR systems are improving. Many organizations adopt Epic because it provides a comprehensive system for managing patient records, scheduling, billing, and clinical workflows.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Hospital Follow-Up Billing 52

Valant

JULY 3, 2024

This can impact everything from scheduling and billing to patient care. Documentation Headaches An EHR system with limited clinical workflow support tools, such as documentation, can directly impact the quality of patient care. Optimized scheduling can allow for more appointments and reduce no-show rates.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Patient Care Scheduling 52

Northwest Career College

APRIL 17, 2024

These duties may include scheduling patient appointments, maintaining patient records, directing tasks that follow up on processing billing and coding and coordinating communications between the patient and other health staff with the provider.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Vital Signs 40

Valant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This allows practitioners to spend more time on direct client care and less time on documentation. This leads to more efficient documentation processes and better overall practice management. This integration can reduce data entry time, minimize errors, and ensure consistency across all client documentation.

Documentation 52

Documentation Diagnostics Best Practices Collaboration 52

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. With EMR API integration, organizations can streamline billing, appointment booking, and more such processes.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Appointments EHR / EMR Billing 40

Northwest Career College

MAY 9, 2024

They are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the facility by performing tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, processing billing and insurance, handling correspondence, and maintaining office supplies.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Terminology Medication Customer Service 40

Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In other words, as a dental administrative assistant, you will only be accessing information about a patient for scheduling, billing purposes, or any other reason listed as an administrative duty. Before doing so, shred all documents containing patient information to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.

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Best Practices HIPAA Patient Records Documentation 40

CareerStep

JULY 5, 2023

One way you can find a passion that pays the bills is to do some online training in the field you’re interested in, and having some formal training or a certification can give you an edge when looking for a job. Am I able to dedicate time to completing the program and does it work with my schedule? Is CareerStep worth it?

Medical Administrative Assistant 52

Medical Administrative Assistant Certification Medical Coding Bookkeeping 52

MedCerts

APRIL 25, 2024

To use these third-party services, you’d need to provide information such as: Full name Email address Name of enrolled institution You’ll also be asked to upload some documents, such as an official enrollment letter, tuition receipt, class schedule or student ID. Can You Get a Discount as a MedCerts Student?

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Certification Medical Coding Documentation Billing 71

Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2024

The most prevalent use of automation across over one-half of the health care leaders’ organizations is with billing processes, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, staff scheduling, and clinical data entry.

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Triage Appointments Collaboration Scheduling 71

Prism Career Institute

APRIL 2, 2024

Working at a fast food restaurant may have been paying the bills, but she didn’t find the work fulfilling. Medical assistant program students at Prism Career Institute have choices when it comes to their schedule. From Fast Food to Healthcare In the past, Elizabeth enjoyed working as a home health aide.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Billing 52

Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Assessing Provider Needs and Concerns Behavioral health providers often have specific requirements related to documentation, assessment tools, and treatment planning. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Collaboration Documentation 52

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Examples of care coordination may include structured meetings such as routine, formal case conferencing with the patient representative or a regularly scheduled, interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate care, discuss goals, map out roles and responsibilities, and address any barriers preventing the patient from receiving services.

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Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Follow-Up Documentation 52

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. Billing and Claims Optimization By automating routine tasks, practices can minimize manual input errors and increase user satisfaction.

Billing 52

Billing Patient Satisfaction Appointments Patient Care 52