Health Populi

AUGUST 2, 2021

The reality of patients entering doctors’ offices expecting to deal with their health care cost challenges is spelled out in The Increasing Role of Physician Practices as Bill Collectors – Destined for Failure , published in JAMA , 30 July 2021.

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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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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This chasm is illustrated in The future of the digital patient experience , the latest report from HIMSS and the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM). The big gap in supply to patients vs. demand by health consumers is highlighted by what the arrow in the chart below points to: managing payments and paying bills.

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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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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Financial transparency is crucial to a holistic patient journey that includes everything from patient care to all relationship processes—not only administrative functions. In medical billing, precision and clarity are key. After all, patients value transparency and certainty when it comes to finances.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 9, 2021

“Even those fortunate to have insurance struggle with bills that result from misunderstanding or underestimating costs of treatments and procedures,” Juliette Espinosa of MITRE judged from the study, Only one-half of covered health citizens say they understand their health plan only “somewhat.”

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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

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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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 24, 2023

By Joe McMurray, senior vice president of patient experience, Zotec Partners. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The growing movement of Power to the Patients has gained traction by shining a light on peoples’ growing financial stress dealing with health care access and medical bills. Medical bill stress has become a mainstream “normal” in the U.S.

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Practice Management Institute

APRIL 12, 2024

Areas of concentration will be in patient experience, coding, billing, reimbursement, compliance, and the nationally recognized PMI certification tracks.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 17, 2023

.” And across all technologies assessed in this study, it was AI and machine learning that the health care finance execs pointed to as a top-three investment priority, followed by improving the patient experience (among 37%), and automating business processes (32%). Bank explained in the report. AI can help here, too.

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Health Populi

APRIL 1, 2024

The “disconnect” between health care and patient-payers is that in peoples’ everyday consumers lives, they pay bills primarily online (when the amount is due) as well as via automated payments for recurring bills. This is the modus operandi for bill payment among U.S. Mailing a paper check?

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Ultimately, this enhances the patient experience and demonstrates the effectiveness of care, two things that are critical to supporting long-term growth and scalability. Billing Process No behavioral health practice can thrive without strong financial management. A user-friendly patient portal can meet these needs.

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Health Populi

JUNE 27, 2024

Patients’ experience with health care in the U.S. adult consumers’ perspectives defined “patient experience” (PX) as, “The sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.” The study into U.S.

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Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

Standardizing technology systems can make all the difference to the efficiency of your workflow, the patient experience, the ease of training new staff, and your practice’s capacity to grow profits. Patients, too, likely have opinions and how they want and need to interact with your practice.

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Amber Pharmacy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

14, 2023) – In honor of Amber Specialty Pharmacy’s 25th anniversary, the specialty pharmacy provider has launched Vitality, a new six-month transplant recovery program to help support patients and caregivers during the post-transplant period, which is considered the most critical time for those patients.

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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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Health Populi

MAY 30, 2022

Add on top of these significant stressors the need to deal with medical bills, which is another source of stress for millions of patients in America. What is not commonly discussed is that medical bill problems are very common among people who have insurance and not only the uninsured. It’s true to say that in the U.S.

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Practice Management Institute

APRIL 9, 2024

PMI is pleased to announce that we are expanding our partnership with Midland College.

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DrChrono

MARCH 25, 2024

Running a healthcare practice means dealing with a lot of paperwork and billing challenges. You can improve the patient experience and prepare for the future of healthcare. It ensures your practice runs smoothly and your patients are happy. But with revenue cycle management technology, you can make these tasks easier.

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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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Health Prime

JUNE 20, 2024

Attempting to balance administrative tasks and providing the best patient care can add to physician burnout and reduce patient visits. Leveraging reliable methods to reduce administrative burden can help improve administrative efficiencies, elevate your patient experience, and increase revenue.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

Improving the Patient Experience A seamless patient experience is integral to the success of any healthcare practice. With athenahealth’s integrated system, practices can offer their patients a more cohesive and user-friendly way to manage their healthcare needs.

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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.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Most Americans have been surprised by a medical bill, a NORC AmeriSpeak survey found. patients blamed doctors and pharmacies, although a majority of consumers still put responsibility for surprise healthcare bills on them (71% and 64% net). Who’s responsible? The poll was conducted among 1,002 U.S. Plus ça change.

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Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience. Patient reminders and follow-ups are critical for a successful practice. Outsourcing administrative tasks can free mental health practitioners to focus on patient care.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The third chart tells us that patients-as-consumers would most likely sacrifice dining out, entertainment, and travel to be able to pay medical bills. Qualtrics’ data bolsters our understanding of health care costs baked into the patient financial experience and, more broadly, the overall patient experience.

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Health Populi

JUNE 24, 2024

He called out that, “In recent years, however, medical bills became the most common collection item on credit reports. That rivaled 31% of consumers who delayed going on vacation — an example of the inner-household rivalry between spending priorities.

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Practice Management Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

In this venture, New Mexico practices will now be able to choose from a well-rounded selection of courses that will go far to elevate staff and solidify the bottom-line success of the medical practice.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The bottom-line, literally: four in ten consumers would not pay a medical bill if they cannot understand the administrative experience. Each person interviewed was responsible for health care decisions and paying the bill at least once int he past twelve months. Cedar polled 1,239 U.S. adults struggling to pay for health care.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

They may be responsible for preparing the examination room, obtaining vital signs, and ensuring the patient is comfortable. Their attentive care helps create a positive patient experience while providing crucial support to physicians.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

It allows for resources to be allocated most efficiently, freeing up valuable time for clinicians and staff to focus on patient care and the patient experience. Interoperability and Data Sharing Seamless communication and data sharing between healthcare providers is crucial for effective care coordination and patient safety.

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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. Communication Is the Key Effective communication at the front desk is the key to a positive experience. Are you interested in becoming a dental administrative assistant ?

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Health Prime

JANUARY 3, 2024

During the initial encounter, front-office staff should diligently collect and verify patient demographic details, insurance information, and other pertinent data. This ensures the accuracy of the patient’s record and streamlines subsequent billing and reimbursement processes.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Billing and Insurance Assistance: MedVa virtual assistants can assist with billing inquiries and insurance verifications, ensuring that financial matters are handled seamlessly. This helps prevent billing issues and provides smooth operations during the busy holiday season.

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