The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was writtern by Jacqueline DiChiara. ----------------------- In order to stay above water, healthcare providers must develop tactics to adequately manage risk, maintain strong ROI levels, and assess weaknesses. Value over volume is the name of the revenue cycle game, with the reimbursement concept of “less is more” taking precedence. With the transition to value-based care underway, here are some top collected strategies for healthcare providers to consider.

An ideal Behavioral Health Practice electronic health record (EHR) system helps psychiatrists, counselors and psychologists manage their scheduling, chart notes and billing processes efficiently within a safe, secure environment that protects patient privacy and improves internal productivity. There are myriad ways that installing a practice specific system benefits providers and patients. Here are three signs your mental health organization needs a Behavioral Health EHR.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was written by Jacqueline DiChiara. “All doctors have to do is type in the diagnoses with our EHR. Maybe it might take a little bit longer for them to pick the right, specific code, but ... EHRs were really our saving grace.” Did Electronic Health Records (EHRs) save the healthcare industry from massive post-ICD-10 implementation claims denial?

Modernizing a thriving dermatology practice with patient-centric processes and services demands best-in-class technology that supports best practices throughout your organization. Selecting an electronic medical record (EHR) with flexibility to personalize forms and generate reports based on your needs is critical. Finding a best-fit EHR solution, one that is compatible with the unique needs of dermatologists, will position your team to reach your financial and patient outcome goals. These five tips will help you find a system that will grow with your practice and serve all stakeholders well.

Reducing patient file errors and omissions, duplication of tasks and problems with miscommunication among patients and medical teams improves productivity and enables positive patient outcomes. Paper-Based medical records may be slowing down your practice.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Healthcare IT News. It was written by Tim Cannon. Successful electronic health record implementation or transition hinges on the right IT team. In a previous post, I discussed how you need a messenger, planner, educator, and supporter on your team for a smooth transition.

Leading edge web-based medical billing software empowers medical organizations to personalize their billing and coding procedures to increase profitability, prevent errors and expedite claim reimbursements.

Web-based easy to use EMR interfaces designed for Nephrology physicians and surgeons allow fast, secure communication with kidney specialists and dialysis centers to improve patient outcomes. Enhanced solutions support internal renal billing and coding and coordination with outsourcing partners. There are myriad benefits of implementing a practice-specific EMR, including the ones listed below.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Nurse.com. When it comes to treating patients with acute myocardial infarction, electronic health records have had a positive impact, despite a few minor drawbacks in implementing the technology, according to a recent report.

The medical billing and coding process is complex. Billing may take days, or months, to finalize when a patient presents with a significant medical history or complicated case. Coordinating internal practice work flow with external clearing houses and claim processing vendors demands continuous review even for routine care. There are ways to improve the billing and coding process, facilitating faster submission times and higher first-pass approval percentages.