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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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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Northwest Career College

MARCH 18, 2024

Or are you considering entering the field of medical billing and coding? This article will explain the advantages of continuing education for those in medical billing and coding and hopefully encourage you to prioritize your professional growth as you progress through your career.

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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 Populi

JUNE 6, 2021

The “digital front door” has become increasingly important to health care organizations, as well, with 63% of providers enabling patients to make appointments through their portal, and 61% providing online bill payment. The post Telehealth Bolsters Patient Satisfaction (J.D.

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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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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 Prime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is one of the primary approaches to quality improvement and can enhance professional growth, system performance, and patient outcomes. Aligning with best practices and industry standards through proper benchmarking allows your practice to: Enhance patient care Increase patient satisfaction Foster better health outcomes 4.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is one of the primary approaches to quality improvement and can enhance professional growth, system performance, and patient outcomes. Aligning with best practices and industry standards through proper benchmarking allows your practice to: Enhance patient care Increase patient satisfaction Foster better health outcomes 4.

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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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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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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 technology aid in denial management?

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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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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

If it happens, errors or inefficiencies can lead to multiple problems, affecting patient satisfaction and your practice’s overall efficiency and financial health. Practices can begin to identify and implement targeted strategies to address them, improving patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial stability.

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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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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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Northwest Career College

JUNE 30, 2024

This professional is responsible for various tasks such as scheduling appointments, issuing bills and statements, and managing insurance. Superior organizational skills are needed to schedule appointments, maintain records, handle billing and insurance claims, and ensure the smooth operation of the office.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

At Health Prime, for benchmarking purposes, we have observed that a primary care provider can increase their annual revenue by an average of $20,000 just by adding one more patient per day to their daily schedule. The revenue increase for specialists is even more significant because their average charge per visit might be higher.

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Each has its needs, most often schedules and responsibilities. Using a centralized scheduling system can streamline shift management and reduce conflicts related to work hours, allowing all employees to focus on patient care. Challenges in Management of Staff: Balancing the schedules of various departments.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Schedule Assistance: Virtual medical assistants excel in managing appointment schedules, ensuring that patients are accommodated efficiently. A MedVA virtual medical assistant can provide reminders and confirmations to patients, reducing no-show rates during the hectic holiday season.

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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. To get a customized demo of AdmissionCare for your hospital, schedule with us today !

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Northwest Career College

AUGUST 1, 2024

A digital check-in system cuts down on paperwork and allows faster patient check-in. Dental administrative assistants can be trained to multitask efficiently, from scheduling appointments to managing phone calls. Proper training for such scenarios will enhance patient satisfaction and trust in the practice.

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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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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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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

With a host of features such as a web-based portal, automated messaging, and online scheduling, athenaCommunicator integrates seamlessly with athenahealth’s broader suite of healthcare software. athenahealth communicator’s diverse features include a web-based portal, automated messaging, and online scheduling.

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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. To reduce data entry errors which are crucial for patient documentation.

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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. 21 Steps to Improve Patient Experience 1.

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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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DropStat

MARCH 14, 2024

Healthcare organizations can be called HROs when they achieve superlative safety for staff and patient satisfaction, consistent, quality care delivery under changing conditions, and, process efficiency for extended periods, without serious failures, and, with a lower risk of medical errors. Act of 2023. Phillips, MD, Ph.D.,

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Scrubs

AUGUST 5, 2023

Facilities will typically use software and data analytics to track patient outcomes. This helps automate key administrative processes such as billing, which can help improve efficiency in the workplace. This leads to increased efficiency, better results, and increased patient satisfaction.

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Health Prime

JULY 25, 2024

Utilize Technology: Leverage digital platforms, such as your practice website or patient portal, to disseminate Hepatitis-related information and encourage patients to schedule screenings. Patients appreciate practices prioritizing their well-being and taking proactive steps to safeguard their health.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 8, 2024

Administrative Responsibilities Dental assistants are responsible for scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate patient records, processing bills, and handling insurance claims. Poor communication can result in mistakes, low patient satisfaction, and increased frustration among staff.

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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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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

Their administrative duties include: – Scheduling and managing appointments: Medical Assistants coordinate patient appointments, ensuring optimal use of healthcare providers’ time and minimizing patient wait-times. .

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Power, Telehealth Patient Satisfaction Surges During Pandemic but Barriers to Access Persist. Power has measured telehealth satisfaction, based on four considerations: customer service, consultation, enrollment, and billing and payment. This is the second year that J.D.

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Relias

JANUARY 11, 2023

It was largely unsuccessful because it deprioritized quality and patient satisfaction. One of the biggest CMS programs, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), incentivizes providers to reduce overall spending while meeting clinical quality and patient satisfaction measures. Links reimbursement to quantity of care.

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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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