Healthcare Blog
The latest in all things RCM, Electronic Health Records, Radiology Information Systems, Practice Management, Medical Billing, Value-Based Care, & Healthcare IT.
Medical Billing / RCM | Practice Management | Electronic Health Records
By:
Stephen O'Connor
April 11th, 2018
We live in an era of accelerated change with constant innovation in technology, including medical equipment, computers, and software that never stay the same for very long. While your primary focus is on providing outstanding healthcare service, you have to devote some time and attention to staying up-to-date with all your technology too, since we rely so much on devices and applications to provide medical services.
Medical Billing / RCM | Laboratory
By:
Stephen O'Connor
December 13th, 2017
Discover how an advanced laboratory billing system, including top-tier lab billing software and comprehensive lab billing services, can revolutionize the financial operations of your laboratory. By optimizing billing for lab services, these systems not only streamline the payment collection process but also ensure faster and more efficient revenue cycles for labs of all sizes.
Learn why patient engagement is a necessity and how you can master it within your practice.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
December 7th, 2017
The keys to financial success in a medical practice include recruiting the best possible doctors, nurses, assistants, and other key personnel and then positioning yourself in the community as a leading healthcare provider. Prudent managers will always be on the lookout for money that is leaving the practice, whether due to problems in scheduling, unpaid claims, or just the fact that you are hobbling your staff by making them use outdated or otherwise ineffective software systems.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
November 24th, 2017
You may be just starting out at a new medical laboratory and have been tasked to find a laboratory billing system for your team. Or, perhaps you have been working at the same lab for some time now, and you and your fellow stakeholders have realized that you need to do something now to start collecting more money.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
November 16th, 2017
Changes in the United States healthcare system are leading to new challenges that patients and healthcare providers alike must address. For example, patients facing financial issues (with limited savings for emergencies) will take longer to pay their medical bills or wind up defaulting on these bills during tough economic times.
By:
Marc Klar
October 20th, 2017
You may not have gone into medicine primarily for the money, but that doesn’t mean that you have to ignore economic realities, especially when it comes to getting paid in a more timely manner.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
August 24th, 2017
Delivering healthcare services in the United States requires providers to obtain compensation for the work they do in evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and following up with patients.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
August 9th, 2017
You may have many years of experience in the healthcare industry already, but lately you have come to realize that despite what you know about the medical field, you would like to become more familiar with the healthcare revenue cycle. That’s a good idea, because successful revenue cycle management (RCM) is the key to any successful medical practice’s growth and development.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
June 5th, 2017
When it comes to ensuring the ongoing success of your medical organization, taking pains to hire only the best and brightest people is just the beginning. Each member of your staff should focus on customer service and cultivating a good bedside manner, to be sure. And the high standards you set should also apply to how you process your billable claims. In fact, the success or failure of your medical practice will naturally depend to some extent on how well you are managing the flow of revenue.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
March 28th, 2017
While implementing an electronic health record (EHR) can dramatically streamline internal workflow and facilitate more effective communication with peers and patients, adding the technology alone won't necessarily make your organization as lean as possible. Healthcare in a digital environment is complex, especially with so many regulations that seem to constantly be rolling out another layer. While some studies show that a large percentage of physicians (91%) polled preferred the least expensive outsourcing option, there are some potential challenges associated with moving toward outsourcing medical billing with that approach.