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How to Properly Negotiate Payer Contracts

June 8, 2025 / admin / Articles, Payer Contract, Payer Contract Negotiation, Payer Contract Re-Negotiation, Payer Contracting, Payer Contracts, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Payor Contract, Payor Contracting, Payor Credentialing, Payor Negotiation
White Male Payer Contracting Specialist

Few things impact a practice’s financial health more than payer contracts. These agreements determine not just your reimbursement rates, but also define the rules of engagement between your practice and insurance companies. Yet many healthcare providers approach contract negotiations with a mixture of dread and resignation, assuming they lack leverage against powerful payers. The truth? […]

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Differences Between Credentialing, Privileging, and Enrollment

October 14, 2024 / admin / Articles, Credentialing, Credentialing Accuracy, Enrollment, Healthcare Credentialing, Medical Credentialing, Payer Credentialing, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Payor Credentialing, Payor Negotiation, Privileging, Provider Enrollment
Credentialing Expert

Three critical processes play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of patient care: credentialing, privileging, and enrollment. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct yet interconnected procedures that healthcare organizations must navigate to maintain compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize their operations. Understanding the nuances of each process is […]

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How to Optimize Billing Reimbursement

August 7, 2024 / admin / Articles, Automation, Charge Capture, Denial Management, Denial Management Process, Patient Collections, Payer Contracting, Payer Contracts, Payer Enrollment, Payor Contract, Prior Authorization, Prior Authorization Process, Prior Authorizations, Proper Coding, RCM, Revenue Cycle, Value-Based Models
Navigating Fee Schedules and Reimbursement Rates

Effective billing practices are crucial for healthcare providers, medical offices, and businesses across various industries to maintain financial stability and ensure proper compensation for services rendered. Optimizing reimbursement in billing involves implementing strategic processes, leveraging technology, and staying compliant with industry regulations. We discuss key strategies and best practices to maximize reimbursement rates and streamline […]

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The Intricacies of Payer Contracting

August 6, 2024 / admin / Articles, Payer Contract, Payer Contract Negotiation, Payer Contract Re-Negotiation, Payer Contracting, Payer Contracts, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Payer Regulations, Payor Contract, Payor Contracting
Payer Contracting Negotiation

Few areas are as crucial yet as misunderstood as payer contracting. This process, which forms the backbone of financial transactions between healthcare providers and insurance companies, plays a pivotal role in shaping the healthcare landscape. From determining reimbursement rates to influencing patient access to care, payer contracting impacts every facet of the healthcare ecosystem. We […]

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The Importance of Negotiating Payer Contracts

April 19, 2024 / admin / Articles, Payer Contract, Payer Contract Negotiation, Payer Contract Re-Negotiation, Payer Contracting, Payer Contracts, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Payer Regulations, RCM, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Process
Payer Contracting White Female

Healthcare providers, chances are you’re all too familiar with the headaches that come with negotiating contracts with insurance payers. It’s a tedious process that often leaves you feeling like you’re getting the short end of the stick. But here’s the thing – re-negotiating those contracts on a regular basis is absolutely crucial for the financial […]

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How to Renegotiate Your Payer Contracts

April 15, 2024 / admin / Articles, Data Analytics, Payer Contract, Payer Contract Re-Negotiation, Payer Contracting, Payer Contracts, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Reimbursement, Reimbursement Models, Reimbursement Rates, Renegotiate Payer Contracts
Renegotiating Payer Contracts

So, it’s that time again. Your payer contracts are up for renewal and you need to renegotiate. Maybe you’re feeling like the reimbursement rates they’re offering are way too low. Or the administrative burdens and preauthorization requirements have gotten out of hand. Whatever the reason, you know you need to go back to the negotiating […]

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Payer Enrollment vs. Credentialing: Understanding The Differences

November 13, 2023 / admin / Articles, Enrollment, Payer Contract, Payer Contracting, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, RCM, RCM Challenges, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Revenue Cycle Management Challenges
Medical Billing Credentialing Team

What is Payer Enrollment? Payer enrollment is a process by which healthcare providers enroll with insurance companies to receive payment for services rendered. This process involves completing an application, providing necessary documentation, and meeting specific requirements set by the payer. The payer may review the application and documentation to determine if the healthcare provider meets […]

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Payer Enrollment: Streamlining Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement

June 30, 2023 / admin / Articles, Credentialing, Healthcare, Medical, Medical Billing, Payer Contract, Payer Contracting, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Provider Credentialing, Provider-Payer, Reimbursement, Reimbursement Rates, Reimbursement Regulations, Revenue Cycle Management
Payer Contracting White Female

Understanding Payer Enrollment What is Payer Enrollment? Payer enrollment refers to the process through which healthcare providers, such as hospitals, clinics, and individual practitioners, become registered with insurance payers or healthcare plans. It involves submitting the necessary documentation and information to establish a contractual relationship with these payers. By enrolling with payers, providers gain the […]

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The Importance of Credentialing and Contracting

February 21, 2023 / admin / Articles, Contracting, Credentialing, Credentialing and Contracting, Medical Credentialing, Payer Contract, Payer Contracting, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Payer Rejection
White Female Credentialing Professional

Credentialing and contracting are essential components of healthcare operations. Credentialing is the process of verifying the qualifications and professional background of healthcare providers, while contracting involves establishing agreements between healthcare providers and payers to ensure payment for services rendered. These processes are crucial for ensuring that healthcare providers deliver high-quality services and receive fair compensation […]

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Payer Contracting Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Providers

February 11, 2023 / admin / Articles, Contracting, Credentialing, Healthcare, Medical, Medical Credentialing, Network Participation, Patient Satisfaction, Payer Contract, Payer Contracting, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Reimbursement Rates
Payer Contracting White Female

In this article, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of payer contracting for healthcare providers, simplifying the process and highlighting the essential aspects to keep in mind. Introduction to Payer Contracting Payer contracting is crucial for healthcare providers as it helps ensure that they receive adequate reimbursement for their services, enabling them to provide […]

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Payer Enrollment Versus Credentialing, What’s the Difference?

November 6, 2022 / admin / Credentialing, Credentialing On-Boarding, Enrollment, Healthcare, Healthcare Credentialing, Payer Contracting, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation
Payer Contracting White Female

Bringing new providers aboard is invigorating, yet a complex process with plenty of moving parts. If you’ve ever had the opportunity to hire a physician or mid-level professional, you know just how much work is involved. Payer enrollment is maybe one of the more essential, yet misunderstood pieces of the puzzle. No doubt, making your […]

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How COVID-19 Affected the Provider-Payer Relationship

March 23, 2022 / admin / Articles, Corona Virus, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Testing, Coronavirus Testing Billing, COVID, COVID Test Kits, COVID Testing Billing, COVID-19, COVID-19 Billing, COVID-19 Testing, COVID-19 Testing Billing, Payer Contract, Payer Contracting, Payer Enrollment, Payer Negotiation, Provider-Payer
COVID-19 Testing Billing

Provider-Payer Relationship Under COVID-19 COVID-19 Upset Provider-Payer Relationships The COVID-19 pandemic has affected most, if not all, businesses everywhere. For healthcare, in particular, the pandemic and its consequences altered the ways that payers and providers do business with one another. How So? Let’s catch a momentary peek at several of the more immediate effects on […]

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Easier Medical Billing and Credentialing

March 24, 2021 / admin / Articles, Billing, Credentialing, Healthcare, Healthcare Credentialing, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliant, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Companies, Medical Credentialing, Payer Enrollment, Payor Contracting
White Male Medical Doctor at Desk

Medical Billing and Credentialing Made Easy “There just has to be an easier way to perform our billing and credentialing.” If you’ve had to perform your own billing and credentialing, you know exactly what we’re talking about.  For any number of healthcare practices, in-house billing and credentialing is an unpleasant, yet necessary, chore. This is […]

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The Value of Medical Credentialing

November 2, 2020 / admin / Articles, Credentialing, Healthcare, Healthcare Credentialing, In-Network, Medical Credentialing, Medical Practice Credentialing, Medicare, Payer Enrollment, Payor Contracting

Medical Credentialing is Crucial for Healthcare Providers; Here’s Why Truth is, many patients know little more about their physician’s qualifications than what they see neatly hanging from their office wall. While they’re able to access in-depth background information about their auto mechanic, it’s when they are at their most vulnerable, entrusting their family’s health to […]

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8 (Medical Credentialing) Details, which Differentiate Us from Our Competition

June 27, 2019 / admin / Articles, CAQH, Credentialing, In-Network, Medical Credentialing, Medical Practice Credentialing, Payer Enrollment, Payor Contracting
Credentialing Expert

Which Medical Credentialing Processes Distinguish Medwave from our Competitors? There are a number of points which separate us from our competition, both on the medical billing and credentialing side, but specifically for medical credentialing. Contact us today and we’ll efficiently credentialing your medical group, getting you in-network with both private and public payor / insurance […]

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What’s the Difference Between (Medical Billing and Credentialing)?

August 7, 2017 / admin / Articles, Billing, Credentialing, Medical Billing, Payer Enrollment, Payor Contracting, Pittsburgh Credentialing
Medical Doctor Costs

Medical Billing and Credentialing Differences Medical billing and credentialing for medical providers are two different categories in the healthcare world. Before any medical billing can even be completed, the healthcare provider needs to be credentialed with insurance companies in order to be an approved provider of services. Becoming credentialed as an in-network provider dictates the […]

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Practices Served

  • Behavioral Health
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  • Toxicology
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  • Skilled Nursing Facilities
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  • Oncology
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  • OBGYN
  • Biologics and Specialty Drugs
  • Telestroke and Teleneurology
  • Remote Patient Monitoring
  • Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
  • Home Infusion Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Substance Abuse
  • DME
  • Sleep Study Labs
  • Physical Therapy (PT)
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Practices Served

  • Behavioral Health
  • Genetic Testing
  • Pharmacogenetic (PGx) Testing
  • Toxicology
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • Allergy Testing
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Urgent Care
  • Oncology
  • Pathology
  • OBGYN
  • Biologics and Specialty Drugs
  • Telestroke and Teleneurology
  • Remote Patient Monitoring
  • Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
  • Home Infusion Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Substance Abuse
  • DME
  • Sleep Study Labs
  • Physical Therapy (PT)
  • Occupational Therapy

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