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The latest in all things RCM, Electronic Health Records, Radiology Information Systems, Practice Management, Medical Billing, Value-Based Care, & Healthcare IT.
mental health | behavioral health
By:
Scott Friedman
June 10th, 2025
Claim denials are more than just an administrative hassle for psychiatrists—they impact cash flow, patient care continuity, and your ability to sustainably grow your practice. With insurance payers becoming increasingly complex and regulatory requirements tightening, it's never been more important to approach psychiatric medical billing with a strategic, streamlined mindset.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
June 6th, 2025
As mental health needs rise and care models become more complex, providers in the behavioral health field face challenges that differ significantly from those in general medicine. From sensitive documentation requirements to multi-provider collaboration and telehealth integration, these needs call for electronic medical record (EMR) systems tailored specifically to mental health care.
Learn why patient engagement is a necessity and how you can master it within your practice.
By:
Adam Andrew
May 16th, 2025
EHR systems are undergoing significant transformations in 2025 as the healthcare industry continues to evolve.
Medical Billing / RCM | Radiology Information System | AI | Radiology
By:
Steve Hamburg
May 14th, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the healthcare industry, with radiology, patient portals, and AI faxing seeing significant advancements in 2025.
Medical Billing / RCM | behavioral health
By:
Scott Friedman
May 14th, 2025
As the demand for mental health and substance use disorders services continues to grow, behavioral health billing in general has become increasingly complex. Providers must navigate evolving regulations, new diagnostic codes, and shifting reimbursement structures to ensure accurate billing and optimal financial outcomes.
By:
Marc Klar
April 30th, 2025
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is the financial foundation of every type of healthcare organization. RCM should span the patient’s entire journey, from scheduling and eligibility verification to final payment collection, and even beyond with reminders to schedule next appointments as may be appropriate.
Medical Billing / RCM | AI | Laboratory
By:
Jim O'Neill
April 8th, 2025
Today’s overall healthcare landscape – including laboratories – is driven by data, speed, and accuracy. That’s why artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a transformative force in laboratory billing, helping to streamline administrative tasks, improve efficiency, and optimize revenue cycle performance.
Medical Billing / RCM | Practice Management
By:
Gene Spirito, MBA
December 11th, 2024
Simplifying Denial Management: A Single Step-by-Step Guide Denial management often appears complex and daunting within the revenue cycle, cluttered with over-complications and excessive details.
Medical Billing / RCM | RCM | Laboratory
By:
Jim O'Neill
December 4th, 2024
Laboratories that offer specialized services such as molecular testing and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) encounter unique challenges that demand equally specialized solutions.
By:
Matthew McClure
November 7th, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been transforming healthcare for decades, beginning in the 1950s with the development of expert systems to aid in disease diagnosis. Today, AI's role has expanded to encompass crucial aspects of healthcare operations, including medical imaging, patient monitoring, and clinical decision-making. For podiatry practices that seek to enhance efficiency and patient care, AI technologies offer innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly with daily operations.