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How FHIR® Interoperability Affects Revenue Cycle Management: Claims, Credentialing, Payer Data Exchange

October 27, 2025 / Alex J. Lau / FHIR, HL7, Interoperability
FHIR Data Exchange Interoperability

FHIR, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, is the current standard for healthcare data exchange, developed by Health Level Seven International and built on RESTful APIs and web-based architecture. In revenue cycle management, FHIR matters because it enables the real-time data exchange that reduces the friction points where billing delays and errors accumulate. Those include eligibility verification, […]

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Credentialing, Payer Contracting, Rate Negotiation, RCM

What Is FHIR® in Healthcare? How the Standard Works, What It Means for Billing and Data Exchange

July 10, 2025 / Alex J. Lau / FHIR, Healthcare Interoperability, HL7
White Male Medical Doctor Typing at Machine

FHIR, pronounced “fire,” stands for Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources. It is the current standard for electronic health data exchange, developed and maintained by Health Level Seven International (HL7). FHIR uses RESTful APIs and modern web technologies to define how clinical and administrative data is structured, accessed, and transmitted between healthcare systems. Unlike earlier HL7 standards […]

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FHIR, Healthcare Interoperability, HL7

HL7 vs FHIR: The Key Differences

February 22, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / FHIR, HL7
HL7 versus FHIR

HL7 and FHIR are both standards developed by Health Level Seven International for exchanging healthcare data between software systems, but they represent different generations of the same effort. HL7 v2.x, the version most widely deployed today, was developed in the late 1980s to enable data exchange between hospital information systems using pipe-delimited message segments. FHIR, […]

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Billing Automation, Interoperability, Message Exchange Patterns, RESTful API, RPA

How to Connect an EHR to a Clearinghouse: A Step-by-Step Guide

January 23, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / Clearinghouse, EHR, EHR API, EHR Integration, EHRs, Electronic Claims, EMR, EMR Integration, Health Level 7, Healthcare, HL7, HL7 FHIR, HL7 messaging, HL7 Standard, Interoperability, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing AI

Electronic health records (EHRs) have become an indispensable part of healthcare operations. EHRs allow providers to store patient information electronically and share it securely. However, to transmit claims and other data to payers, providers need to connect their EHR system to a clearinghouse. A clearinghouse acts as an intermediary between providers and insurance companies by […]

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Clearinghouse, EHR, EMR, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, HL7, HL7 interface, HL7 interoperability, HL7 messaging, HL7 Standards, Medical, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Optimization

Bridging Healthcare’s Technical and Business Sides

January 10, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / Cross-functional, EHR, EMR, Health Level 7, Healthcare, Healthcare AI, Healthcare Business, Healthcare Ecosystem, Healthcare Operations, HL7, Medical Business, Medical Technology, Modern Healthcare, Patient Experience
Bridge Gap Healthcare Business

The healthcare industry is rapidly changing and becoming more complex. Developing expertise across both technical and business domains is crucial for healthcare organizations to keep up with industry changes and provide high-quality care. Below, we’ll stress the importance of cross-functional expertise in healthcare and provide actionable insights for developing well-rounded teams. The Evolving Healthcare Landscape […]

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Cross-functional, Healthcare Business, Healthcare Ecosystem, Healthcare Operations, Healthcare Technology, Healthtech, HL7, HL7 Interfacing, Medical Business, Medical Technology, Medtech, Modern Healthcare, Patient Experience

Medical Providers and the Untapped Potential of HL7

January 9, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / HL7

The healthcare industry has undergone massive changes in recent years, fueled by advances in technology and a shift towards patient-centered care. However, one area that still has untapped potential is the use of Health Level 7 (HL7) standards. HL7 provides a framework for exchanging clinical and administrative data between software applications used by various healthcare […]

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EHR Integration, FHIR, Interoperability, Medical Billing, RPA

Why Would a Medical Provider Want to Use Robotic Process Automation?

December 13, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Billing, Billing AI, Billing Automation, Claim Transmission, Claims Management, Healthcare, Healthcare AI, Healthcare Billing, HIPAA, HL7, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Automation, Robotic Process Automation, RPA
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Medical Billing

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has transformed industries across the globe by automating repetitive, rules-based digital tasks. In recent years, healthcare providers have begun to realize the immense potential benefits RPA can offer their organizations too. Implementing RPA can be a challenging process, but for those willing to invest in change, the payouts are plentiful. Below, […]

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AI, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Billing Automation, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Automation, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Optimization, Robotic Process Automation, RPA

Brace for Impact: Managing the Surge of New Medical Billing Regulations

November 27, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Billing, Billing Regulations, Billing Revenue, Claim Data, Good Faith Estimates, Health Level 7, Healthcare, HL7, Interoperability, Medicaid, Medical Billing Regulations, Medicare, No Surprises Act, Pre-Authorization
Medical Billing Software White Male User

As US healthcare costs continue rising steeply – now over $4 trillion representing nearly 20% of GDP – both federal and state policymakers urgently seek ways to contain runaway expenditure growth. This drive manifests through expansion of programs like Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care coupled with accelerating passage of game-changing legislation like No Surprises […]

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Billing, Billing Best Practice, Billing Disruption, Billing Revenue, Claim Data, Consumer-Centered Billing, Good Faith Estimates, Health Level 7, Healthcare, HL7, Interoperability, Medicaid, Medical Billing Regulations, Medicare, No Surprises Act, Pre-Authorization

Evolving Medical Billing Talent Strategies: The Rise of Offshoring and Outsourced Models

November 25, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Billing, Billing Automation, Billing Best Practice, Billing Revenue, Billing RPA, Billing Services, Claim Data, Claims Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, HIPAA, HIPAA and Data Protection, HIPAA Compliant, HL7, Medical Billing, Offshore Billing, Outsourced Billing
Offshore Medical Billing

Medical billing involves the complex processes of coding services, generating insurance claims, managing rejection disputes, and ultimately securing optimal reimbursement for healthcare providers. With mounting administrative burdens and revenue pressures facing US healthcare systems, demand has accelerated for skilled medical billing talent. However, tight labor markets have spurred shortages. Below, we analyze the spreading adoption […]

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Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliant, HL7, Medical, Medical Billing, Offshore Billing, Outsource Medical billing, Outsourced Billing, Outsourced Medical Billing, RCM, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Optimization, Robotic Process Automation, RPA

What Is HL7? Healthcare Interoperability Standards Explained: v2, v3, FHIR, CDA

September 29, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / FHIR, Healthcare Interoperability, HL7

HL7, which stands for Health Level Seven, is a set of international standards for the exchange of clinical and administrative data between healthcare software systems. The standards define how information is structured, encoded, and transmitted between electronic health records, laboratory systems, billing platforms, imaging systems, and other healthcare applications. Without a shared standard, these systems […]

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FHIR, Healthcare Interoperability, HL7

How to Choose the Right Medical Billing Software

September 28, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Billing, Billing Automation, Billing Software, Health Level 7, Healthcare, HL7, HL7 Format, HL7 Interface, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Artificial Intelligence, Medical Billing Automation, Medical Billing Robotic Process Automation, Medical Billing RPA, Medical Billing Software
Medical Billing Software White Male User

Selecting the right medical billing software is crucial for modern healthcare practices looking to optimize their revenue cycle. However, with hundreds of solutions on the market, all touting advanced features, it can get overwhelming for practices to figure out the best fit. Must-Have Medical Billing Software Features While each practice has unique requirements, some core […]

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Billing Data, Billing Software, Billing Software RPA, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, HL7, HL7 Standards, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Integration, Medical Billing Platform, Medical Billing RPA, Medical Billing Software, Robotic Process Automation, RPA, RPA HL7

Which CPT Codes are Used in Intensivist Billing?

August 4, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Biling Codes, Billing, Billing Automation, Billing Services, Claim Billing, Critical Care Services, FAQs, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, HL7, ICD-10, Intensivist, Intensivist Billing, Medical Billing
White Female Medical Billing Outsourced

Navigating the complex world of medical billing requires a deep understanding of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. For intensivists, accurate coding is crucial to ensure proper reimbursement for the critical care services they provide. We’ll jump into the realm of intensivist billing and explore the key CPT codes that play a pivotal role. Whether you’re […]

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Arterial Line Insertion, Central Venous Catheterization, Chest X-rays, Complex Chronic Care Coordination, Critical Care Services, Electrocardiogram, End-of-Life Care, Extensive Care Plan Oversight, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Informed Consent, Intensivist, Intensivist Billing, Mechanical Ventilation Management, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Service, Medical Team Conferences, Revenue Cycle Management, Telemedicine Services, Ultrasound Guidance, Wound Care

Which CPT Codes are Used in Hospitalist Billing?

August 2, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Billing, Billing Revenue, Billing Services, Claim Billing, Claim Data, Claim Denials, CPT Codes, Denial Management, Denied Claims, Denied Medical Claims, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, HL7, Hospitalist, Hospitalist Billing, Hospitalist Medicine, ICD-10, Medical, Medical Billing
Medical Billing Software White Male User

In the realm of medical billing and coding, precision and accuracy are paramount. Hospitalist billing, a specialized area, relies on specific CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes to ensure proper reimbursement for services rendered. These codes serve as a universal language that communicates medical procedures and services to insurance companies. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve […]

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CPT Codes, CPT Codes in Hospitalist Billing, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, Hospitalist, Hospitalist Billing, Hospitalist Medical Billing, ICD-10, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Service

The Importance of Robotic Process Automation in Medical Billing

June 26, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Automation, Billing, Billing Automation, Billing Best Practice, Billing Revenue, Billing RPA, Billing Services, Healthcare, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliant, HL7, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing AI, Medical Billing Automation, Robotic Process Automation, RPA
robotic-process-automation-RPA-example-code

In today’s fast-paced world, the healthcare industry faces numerous challenges when it comes to managing medical billing processes efficiently. With the increasing complexity of healthcare systems and the constant changes in regulations, there is a growing need for automation to streamline and optimize medical billing operations. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as a game-changing […]

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Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Robotic Process Automation, Medical Billing Service, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Optimization, Robotic Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation Billing, Robotic Process Automation Medical Billing, RPA

The Future of Medical Billing: Revolutionizing Healthcare Administration

June 7, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Billing, Blockchain Technology, CPT Codes, HL7, Machine Learning, Patient-Centric Billing Systems, Predictive Analytics, Real-Time Claims Processing, Remote Billing, Telemedicine
Medical Billing White Guy

Medical billing plays a critical role in the healthcare industry, ensuring accurate reimbursement for services provided by healthcare providers. However, the traditional processes of medical billing have long been plagued by challenges such as complex coding systems, frequent changes in regulations, and increasing administrative burden. The future of medical billing holds great promise in transforming […]

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Automation, Blockchain Technology, EHR, HIPAA, HIPAA and Data Protection, Machine Learning, Medical Billing, Patient-Centric Billing Systems, Predictive Analytics, Real-Time Claims Processing, Reducing Rejected Claims, Remote Billing, Telemedicine

The Efficacy of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Medical Billing

February 5, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / FHIR, FHIR Adoption, FHIR API, FHIR vs HL7, Health Level 7, Healthcare, HL7, HL7 FHIR, HL7 Interface, Medical, Medical Billing Robotic Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, RPA, RPA HL7
robotic-process-automation-RPA-example-code

RPA has Transformed the Medical Billing Industry Medical billing is a crucial aspect of the healthcare industry, responsible for accurately tracking and processing payments for patient care and services. In recent years, advances in technology have led to the development of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Healthcare, which has been hailed as a game-changer for […]

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Adding Relevant ICD Codes, Caims Generation Submission, Claim Submissions, Data Entry, FHIR, FHIR Adoption, FHIR API, FHIR vs HL7, Health Level 7, Healthcare, HIPAA, HL7, HL7 FHIR, HL7 interface, HL7 Standards, Insurance Coverage Verification, Medical, Medical Billing Robotic Process Automation, Medical Billing RPA, Patient registration, Payment Processing, Robotic Process Automation, RPA, RPA HL7, Superbill creation, UiPath

HL7 Standards: Building a Conduit Between Modern Healthcare and Advancing IT

November 16, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / Health Level 7, Healthcare, Healthcare Delivery, Healthcare KPIs, Healthcare Outcomes, HL7, HL7 Format

HL7 (Health Level Seven) is a standard for swapping health information between medical applications. This standard identifies a format for the transmission of health-related information. Information transmitted using the HL7 standard is sent as a collection of one or more messages. Each message sends one record or item of health-related information. Background on HL7 Format Two […]

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Healthcare Delivery, Healthcare Format, Healthcare HL7, HL7, HL7 Standards

Why You Should Integrate EHR Systems and Medical Billing

September 23, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / Billing, Billing AI, Billing Automation, Billing Revenue, Billing RPA, EHR, EHR Integration, EMR, EMR Integration, Health Level 7, HL7, Medical Billing, Medical Billing AI, Medical Billing Artificial Intelligence, Medical Billing Automation

EHR Systems + Medical Billing Integration Medical billing and practice management has long been a labor-intensive task for healthcare providers. There’s little doubt, however, that the use of EHR (Electronic Health Records) or sometimes known as EMR (Electronic Medical Records) has considerably slashed these tasks by offering providers a proven method to effectively streamline their […]

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Billing, Billing AI, Billing Automation, Billing Revenue, Billing Service, EHR, EHR (Electronic Health Records), EHR Integration, EHR Interoperability, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, EMR (Electronic Medical Record), Health Level 7, HL7, Interoperability, Interoperability Standards, Medical Billing

The Role of AI in Medical Billing and Coding

August 29, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / AI, Artificial Intelligence, Billing, Billing AI, Health Level 7, Healthcare AI, Healthcare Billing, Healthcare Credentialing, Healthcare Outcomes, HL7, Medical Billing, Medical Billing AI, Medical Billing Artificial Intelligence, RPA
AI in Medical Billing and Coding

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic right now with many speculating on how it will change the way we live our lives. In fact, we’ve already discovered that in the medical field there are numerous ways that AI can be employed to improve overall performance. As a prime example, medical billing and coding have […]

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AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence Healthcare, Billing, Billing AI, EHR, EHR RPA, Health Level 7, Healthcare AI, HL7, Insurance, Medical Billing, Medical Billing AI, Medical Billing Artificial Intelligence, RPA

Medical Billing Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

February 22, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / Billing Automation, Billing RPA, Health Level 7, HL7, Medical Billing Automation, Medical Billing RPA, RCM, Revenue Cycle Management, Robotic Process Automation, RPA
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Medical Billing

What is Robotic Process Automation? When you come across the term “robotic process automation,” you might think it sounds rather futuristic. However, RPA, as it’s often termed, is a technology being deployed more and more in the healthcare industry, including medical billing. Robotic process automation (software) consists of tools that partly or fully automate human […]

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