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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.
Medical Billing / RCM | Telemedicine Software
By:
Rahul Varshneya
February 11th, 2021
Once a progressing form of medical care, telemedicine has rapidly developed into a practical option for many healthcare providers today. One recent report by the AMA stated that telehealth adoption is growing at a rate faster than any other type of medical care solution, experiencing an overall growth of 53%.
Medical Billing / RCM | Practice Management
By:
Stephen O'Connor
December 30th, 2020
The bureaucracy and behind-the-scenes machinations of the medical billing process means the revenue cycle is much more complex than in the days before the industry began adding software automation tools to the mix.
Learn why patient engagement is a necessity and how you can master it within your practice.
By:
Jim O'Neill
December 9th, 2020
COVID-19 has produced fertile ground for hundreds of labs that are opening, hoping to ride the testing wave. But the fertile soil in and of itself doesn’t necessarily produce a successful crop. It requires thought, attention, and TLC for the planting to be fruitful.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
November 25th, 2020
Where is it written that your medical organization has to conduct billing services in-house?
Medical Billing / RCM | Practice Management
By:
Jim O'Neill
October 7th, 2020
One of the most important systems to develop and set up in your medical laboratory is for billing. Many organizations determine from the outset that they need to work with a trusted third party to handle billing logistics.
By:
Shane Cogossi
September 30th, 2020
Many organizations find it’s best to outsource billing for their laboratories, so they can focus more of their time and brainpower on providing services to patients and clinicians. In fact, you might even consider that all of the bureaucracy and administrative efforts, including tasks leading up to successful payment for bills will take more time and energy than the actual laboratory work itself. Or it at least might feel that way.
By:
Christina Rosario
July 1st, 2020
With all the disruptions to the nation’s healthcare system and the additional pressures put on all of us to respond to the growing pandemic causing COVID-19 infections, there is certainly more at stake than people’s safety and well being. As the virus spreads, the nation is facing massive unemployment not seen since the Great Depression. Financial uncertainties and issues with the medical supply chain in turn make our efforts even more difficult.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
May 6th, 2020
While you are working hard to protect the health and safety of your staff and patients during the battle with the novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 infections, you also need to pay attention to your bottom line and the financial health of your organization. Amidst uncertainty about how we will weather the global pandemic from a medical perspective, we have to prepare for the financial impact as well.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
February 26th, 2020
It’s essential to pay close attention to the flow of revenue in your healthcare organization. And to that end, prudent managers will make sure that they use the right tools to gain insight into the revenue cycle and to manage the details.
By:
Christina Rosario
February 12th, 2020
Your healthcare organization needs tighter control over the flow of revenue and you are now preparing to deploy Revenue Cycle Management software in 2020. If you’re new to RCM applications or are curious about how RCM will integrate into your company’s existing computation infrastructure, it pays to become more familiar with the software and how it works. To help guide you in the decision-making process, here are the top features to look for in Revenue Cycle Management software for 2020.