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. The process involves verifying the patient’s coverage, accurately documenting medical history, submitting claims promptly, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Through enhanced coding and charge capture, these algorithms analyze clinical documentation to propose precise medical codes, minimizing the risk of undercoding or overcoding while ensuring comprehensive coverage of billable services. Why we should not mistake accuracy of medical AI for efficiency. npj Digital Medicine. 2024;7(1):1-3.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. Improved Patient Satisfaction Patient well-being and satisfaction is the key objective of any healthcare organization. High patient satisfaction rate is more likely to attract more patients, and also retain the existing ones.

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

Training sessions should cover the steps involved in the billing cycle, from verifying patient insurance coverage to submitting claims to following up on denials. Training should also emphasize the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and accurately documenting services provided.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 16, 2023

This panel is made up of people who used to be my patients but no longer are — people who left my practice without telling me. They might have fired me, lost or changed their health insurance, moved, or died without my knowledge. A patient joins the ghost-patient panel when I realize I no longer see them.

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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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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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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This process starts before the patient is checked in. Establish a robust system that verifies insurance information before the appointment. Remember to inform patients ahead of time of their benefits so they understand what they are paying for. Clear and concise statements are essential for effective communication.

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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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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. Revenue can suffer without efficient coordination, especially in your accounting and clinical departments.

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NHA Now

APRIL 22, 2020

Medical offices and hospitals rely on electronic health records (EHRs) to securely and accurately document patient information. They depend on these systems to organize patient data, medical records, and treatment histories. As insurance shifts to value-based reimbursement, patient satisfaction has become a major focus.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The importance of nurses educating patients is well known and documented in studies showing that patient education results in greater patient compliance and leads to better health outcomes. Moreover, healthcare is increasingly shifting towards patient- and consumer-centered healthcare.

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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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