Even during the best of times, the healthcare industry could be characterized as highly demanding—and more than a little hectic. Of course, the optimization of healthy patient outcomes always lies at the heart (so to speak) of any practice’s mission;… Read More
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Value-Based Care Questions That People Ask
There is really no denying that when it comes to caring for a loved one, having trusted professionals in your corner is key. In fact, the tides are already shifting from volume-based care to value-based. The reality is, medical professionals… Read More
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Tips to Improve Payment Collection from Patients
Collecting patient payments is vital for ensuring your medical practice can bring in more revenue. You want to be sure your practice is paid promptly, but collecting the payments from your patients isn’t always the easiest of tasks. Fortunately, there… Read More
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Keeping Mistakes From Happening in Cardiology Billing
Billing errors in any medical practice can lead to rejected claims, late payments, and wasted time. As a result, any efforts to streamline the process and improve accuracy are worthwhile. What are some of the ways that you can keep… Read More
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Why Mental Health Billing Should Be Outsourced
As a mental health care provider, you know that much work goes into caring for your patients. It can take a lot of work to keep all the various processes you require daily running smoothly. In many cases, billing is… Read More
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How Technology is Benefiting the Medical Billing Industry
Technology has expanded every industry, including the medical industry. Technology provides critical functionality to medical professionals and patients. Medical billing professionals also use tools and solutions to their advantage, positively impacting the revenue management cycle to improve clients’ bottom line. More and… Read More
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Why Patients and Providers Should Embrace Value-Based Care
The term “value-based care” is used in the medical industry nowadays. For some medical facilities, the traditional model for patient care is not optimal. A value-based care model, which emphasizes the quality of care provided rather than the amount, may work… Read More
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Mistakes That Can Happen in Cardiology Billing
Medical billing is an important, sometimes complicated, time-consuming part of any medical office. Without proper billing, no one gets paid, and the work eventually stops. Having someone on your team who knows the ins and outs of billing and can handle… Read More
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Why Patient Satisfaction is So Important for Medical Practices
So many healthcare providers are interested in finding ways to increase their patient satisfaction. Creating happy patients seems like a straightforward, meaningful goal, but some metrics go into it. Understanding those metrics helps us understand clinical outcomes, reimbursement, and patient… Read More
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Defining Prior Authorization, and When to Use It
Some medical services require prior authorization from an insurance company before they can be performed. This is a critical step within the insurance verification service, wherein a typical healthcare plan will specify what services require prior authorization in their medical… Read More