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Posts tagged "Artificial Intelligence"

Healthcare Data Readiness for AI: Why Many Pilots Fail, How to Fix the Root Cause

May 16, 2026 / Alex J. Lau / Healthcare Data
Healthcare Data Ready for AI

Most healthcare AI pilots fail not because the technology is flawed but because the data feeding it is fragmented, inconsistent, or structured in ways the AI cannot reliably use. Predictive analytics tools trained on inconsistently coded claims produce unreliable predictions. Prior authorization AI that pulls from incomplete patient records misses critical clinical context. Coding assistants […]

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AI Bottleneck, Artificial Intelligence, Bad Data, Healthcare AI, Healthcare Data, Revenue Cycle

What AI Can and Can’t Do in Medical Credentialing

November 26, 2025 / Alex J. Lau / Artificial Intelligence, Credentialing AI, Medical Credentialing
Smiling credentialing specialist at dual monitors showing automated data extraction and a physician profile marked credentialing complete

A credentialing coordinator can spend most of a morning on hold with a payer, only to hear the application is “still in review.” That call is now something software can make. Plenty of other credentialing work is still beyond it. So the practical question is which steps it can take off your team’s plate, and […]

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Artificial Intelligence, CAQH, Medical Credentialing AI, Primary Source Verification, Recredentialing

How AI Saves Your Medical Practice (Money)

September 17, 2025 / Alex J. Lau / AI
Artificial Intelligence Robot Thinking

Healthcare costs continue to climb, and medical practices face mounting pressure to deliver quality care while maintaining profitability. The financial strain on physicians and practice administrators has reached a tipping point, with many struggling to balance patient needs against operational expenses. Enter artificial intelligence, a technology that’s transforming how medical practices operate and, more importantly, […]

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AI in Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence

Ensuring Healthcare Provider Credential Maintenance

January 28, 2025 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Credentialing
White Female Credentialing Boss

Maintaining up-to-date medical credentials isn’t just a professional requirement, it’s a critical component of delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring patient safety, and protecting one’s professional standing. We’ll walk healthcare providers through the essential strategies, challenges, and best practices for keeping their credentials current and their professional knowledge sharp. Understanding the Importance of Credential Maintenance Credential […]

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Artificial Intelligence, Automated Credentialing, Blockchain Technology, Board Certifications, CME Credit Acquisition, Hospital Privileges, Professional Licenses

The Role of AI in Modern Medical Credentialing

November 16, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / AI, Medical Credentialing
AI in Medical Credentialing

Remember the days when medical credentialing meant endless stacks of paperwork, countless phone calls, and weeks (or months) of waiting? For many healthcare administrators, those memories are still all too fresh. But thanks to artificial intelligence, the landscape of medical credentialing is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Let’s dive into how AI is revolutionizing credentialing. A […]

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AI in Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, Credentialing AI, Get Credentialed, Get In-Network

AMA Unveils CPT Code Updates for 2025

November 12, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / AMA, CPT Codes
AMA New CPT Codes for 2025

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced today the release of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set for 2025, marking a significant evolution in medical coding that reflects the healthcare industry’s rapid technological advancement and changing clinical practices. The updated code set, which serves as the foundation for medical billing and documentation across the United […]

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AI, AMA Intelligent Platform, Artificial Intelligence, CPT & RBRVS 2025 Annual Symposium, CPT Code Update, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)

Will Medical Billing and Coding Be Replaced by AI?

October 18, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Billing, Medical Coding
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 in Healthcare, AI Medical Coding, AI RCM, Artificial Intelligence, Biling Codes, Coding and Billing

How AI is Improving Medical Coding Accuracy and Efficiency

September 19, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Coding
AI-improved Medical Coding Accuracy

Accurate and efficient medical coding is crucial for proper billing, reimbursement, and overall patient care. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changing technology in the field of medical coding. We inspect how AI is revolutionizing the medical coding process, improving accuracy, and boosting efficiency in ways that were previously unimaginable. Medical Coding and Its […]

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Artificial Intelligence, Coding and Billing, Medical Coding Accuracy, Medical Coding AI, Natural Language Processing

How AI Is Used in Revenue Cycle Management: What It Does Well, Where the Risks Are

February 26, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / AI, Revenue Cycle Management
AI in RCM

Artificial intelligence is now used across every major stage of the revenue cycle, from insurance eligibility verification before the patient arrives to denial prediction and payment posting after the claim is adjudicated. The core applications are claim scrubbing, automated coding suggestions, prior authorization status monitoring, denial pattern analysis, and patient payment engagement. Each one addresses […]

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AI RCM, Artificial Intelligence, Charge Capture, Data Analysis, Denial Management

The Essential Guide to Medical Billing Automation

January 31, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Billing
Medical Billing versus Sports

Improper bundling in medical billing occurs when services that should be billed under a single CPT code are instead billed as separate component codes to generate higher reimbursement, a practice CMS classifies as unbundling. The inverse error, combining services that should be billed separately under a single code, results in underpayment and lost revenue. Both […]

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Artificial Intelligence, Billing Automation, Revenue Cycle Management, Robotic Process Automation

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

December 13, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Robotic Process Automation
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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Artificial Intelligence, Billing Automation, Medical Billing Automation, Revenue Cycle Management, RPA

The Future of Medical Billing

March 27, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Billing
Medical Billing, Credentialing Team

As medical technology continues to evolve, so does the way we manage and pay for healthcare. One area in particular that has seen significant changes in recent years is medical billing. Medical billing is the process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for medical services […]

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Artificial Intelligence, HIPAA Compliant, Medical Billing AI, Telehealth, Telemedicine

The Role of AI in Medical Billing and Coding

August 29, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / AI, Medical Billing, Medical Coding
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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Artificial Intelligence, Billing AI, Billing and Coding, EHR, RPA

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