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). Changes in regulations, insurance requirements , and technology mean that practitioners must be proactive to meet the evolving needs of their patients and the industry as a whole.

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

It begins at the front lines of the healthcare practice, where staff members collect essential demographic and insurance information during the initial patient contact. This information serves as the foundation for billing and reimbursement processes.

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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

JULY 18, 2024

Denial management is crucial in medical billing, ensuring healthcare providers receive rightful reimbursement for their services. The bad news is that if claims are not handled, the average cost to rework a claim is $25.20, which quickly adds up. What is denial management, and why is it important?

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Applications of automation span everything from medical billing and administrative processes to enhancing patient care through clinical decision support and real-time analytics. Some benefits of automation in healthcare include: Improving patient scheduling and lessening the load of clerical work. Reducing no-shows.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

It can bring a refreshing shift from scattered patient files and billing information to seamless, stress-free workflows and revenue management. Billing and Claims Management : Ensure smooth processes for medical billing , insurance claims, and payment collection. Is the data backed up on a mirrored out-of-state site?

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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 Populi

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Power, Telehealth Patient Satisfaction Surges During Pandemic but Barriers to Access Persist. Across all providers, AmWell scored highest at 885, followed by Doctor on Demand with 879 points. Cigna, the highest-scoring payer-backed telehealth organization, racked up 874 points on the 1,000-point scale. In the study, J.D.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Medical billing plays a critical role in the financial stability of healthcare providers. Fortunately, medical billing software offers a solution to the challenges healthcare providers face. The impact of billing challenges is felt by healthcare providers and patients. They can have significant consequences for patients.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

JANUARY 20, 2025

Beyond Surveys: A 360-Degree View of Patient Experience No lack of metrics exists in healthcare, so why track four more things? Traditional tools like patient satisfaction surveys and Net Promoter Score (NPS) offer valuable performance snapshots but focus on isolated metrics. The richness of the insights they provide.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

Navigating piles of billing paperwork drains your time and energy. The right medical billing software streamlines this process, making it quicker and more accurate. The added efficiency gives you more time for patient care and reduces administrative headaches.  This article breaks down chiropractic medical billing software.

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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

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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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 5, 2024

These days, billing can be complex. It makes billing simpler and more accurate. The medical billing market is growing fast. This growth shows just how vital medical billing is becoming. This growth shows just how vital medical billing is becoming. Medical billing software comes with many helpful features.

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Northwest Career College

JULY 16, 2024

In a medical billing and coding job, key performance indicators (KPIs) are important for improving efficiency, accuracy, and financial viability. KPIs provide insight into areas where performance may be lacking in billing processes, helping to identify areas for improvement and optimize revenue cycles in healthcare.

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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. The RACs are the ones conducting the audits. As researched by OS Inc., “If

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It can help you highlight your strengths and show patients what you already do well. Here are five benefits you can enjoy from insights provided by patients: Improved patient satisfaction:  Regular feedback helps you find and solve problems in your practice. These fixes can lead to higher patient satisfaction.

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Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

In todays competitive healthcare environment, providing an exceptional patient experience isnt just a nice-to-have, its a necessity. From improving patient satisfaction to enhancing loyalty and even driving operational efficiency, patient experience is a key factor that can set healthcare providers apart.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

An EHR system tailored to the needs of behavioral health practices can help streamline operations as well as enhance patient satisfaction. Streamlined intake processes not only improve patient satisfaction but also boost operational efficiency, allowing staff to focus their time and attention on delivering high-quality care.

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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. Eroding profitability hinders a practice’s ability to invest in growth or quality patient care.

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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. Implementing a systematic approach to follow up on overdue accounts will be helpful.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 10, 2023

Partnering with an expertized company specializing in medical practices can help your practice stay up to date and comply with industry regulations, enforce great processes, and protect your patient’s information. Consider partnering with reputable medical billing companies that specialize in revenue cycle management.

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Medical Advantage

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Verification ensures that patients are covered by health insurance, minimizing the risk of unpaid claims. Benefits of proper verification include the following. Accurate Billing and Revenue Management to Better Manage Cash Flow Insurance verification is critical to ensure the accuracy of billing and getting paid on time.

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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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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Care visit scheduler is one of the prominent patient portal examples as it allows patients to select appointments as per their routine, reduces wait time, improves accessibility, and is user-friendly. Healthcare admin staff can collect and verify balances with an online billing portal.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Remember: Patient Experience Is Not Patient Satisfaction People commonly think patient experience and patient satisfaction are synonymous. Patient experience focuses on perceptions whereas patient satisfaction deals with expectations. Look the patient in the eye.

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Relias

JULY 4, 2023

Missed revenue targets can affect care quality and decrease patient satisfaction. A majority said that up to 20% of their charges were incorrectly coded. Clinical health Clinical health departments provide medical diagnoses and charge patients for services. Let’s discuss each department and its roles.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

From easy online scheduling through patient portals to streamlined billing processes, a centralized approach can significantly enhance patient satisfaction. Billing and Claims Optimization By automating routine tasks, practices can minimize manual input errors and increase user satisfaction.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Convenient online scheduling : athenaCommunicator allows patients to book appointments online 24/7. This can reduce the office staff’s call volume and improve patient satisfaction by providing an on-demand and easy-to-use scheduling system.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 10, 2023

Partnering with an expertized company specializing in medical practices can help your practice stay up to date and comply with industry regulations, enforce great processes, and protect your patient’s information. Consider partnering with reputable medical billing companies that specialize in revenue cycle management.

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Northwest Career College

AUGUST 1, 2024

Applying dental practice management software will streamline operations and ensure accuracy in maintaining patient records and billing. It involves training front desk staff to clearly and sensitively communicate with patients regarding procedures and concerns and establishing clear instructions for follow-up care.

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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. Hospital coding guidelines also encourage coders to stay current with the latest coding regulations and industry changes to ensure that all codes are accurate and up-to-date.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The healthcare industry is in a constant state of evolution, developing new tools and strategies to enhance physician performance and patient satisfaction. These ongoing industry trends can also facilitate physicians’ tasks, allowing them to focus on patients while ensuring proper revenue collection.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

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. This seamless flow of information allows providers to speed up treatment.

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Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Traditional data sources include patient records, information about patients, and billing data. Analytics enable healthcare administrators to identify trends, predict outcomes, and make informed decisions that lead to quality patient care and operational efficiency.

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Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

This system stands out for its ability to support vital patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Improved outcomes: Telehealth facilitates easier follow-ups, ensuring that patients adhere to treatment plans and allowing for adjustments as needed.

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