As recently as ten years ago, people weren’t sure of what EMR or EHR was, or the differences between the two. Even today, some people still use these terms interchangeably, which can cause physicians to buy software that doesn’t give… Read More
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Physicians and Patients Agree Healthcare Convenience is Essential
Healthcare and technology go hand in hand. Of that, there is little doubt. However, something that is usually overlooked is how convenient everything can be. And convenience is key. Although physicians and patients may disagree about many things when it… Read More
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How To Prevent The Top 5 Medical Billing Denials
Medical billing denial is known as “the refusal of an insurance company or carrier to honor a request by an individual (or his provider) to pay for healthcare services obtained from a healthcare professional.” Denials can be real pains and… Read More
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Debunking Myths About Outsourcing
For many physicians and practices, outsourcing may be uncharted territory. Billing is normally done in-house, and there is a general hesitation to have it done by partner firms. That is why there are so many myths about this vital way… Read More
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Differences Between Medical Billing and Mental Health Billing
Keeping the different revenue streams your practice depends on can be difficult. However, telling the difference between medical billing and mental health billing can be even more complicated. This is even more of a concern when your physician’s assistants can… Read More
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Three Physician Billing Tips
For many practices, billing is how they stay open long enough to continue serving patients. When it comes to physician billing, this can be more complicated than you might imagine. Both the front office and the back office need to… Read More
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Four Back Office Billing Strategies That Can Benefit You
The back office is one of the most important parts of your practice. That is because most of the medical billing that your practice depends on actually happens in the back office and not in the front office, even that… Read More
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Administrators and Physicians: Communication is Key
When it comes to keeping morale up, administrators and physicians must work in harmony. The billing and revenue cycle stops working without consistent and clear communication between the two sides. Distrust is common, and public opinion is divided. Most institutions… Read More
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Three Reasons to Outsource Your Medical Billing Services
In the last several years, more and more medical practices and facilities have started outsourcing their medical billing rather than handling it internally. This is mostly because they are realizing that outsourcing these tasks can drastically increase their efficiency. Although it probably feels like just… Read More
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How To Successfully Execute Your Denial Management Process
It would be nice if you could spend all of your time and energy on patients and their care, but the truth is that you’re running a business. At some point, you have to pay attention to your revenue cycle, and… Read More