The relationship between medical providers and their billing teams has become increasingly crucial to practice success. As reimbursement models grow more complicated and regulatory requirements more stringent, providers often find themselves grappling with challenging questions about their revenue cycle management. We’ll address the most demanding and complex questions that medical providers frequently ask their billing […]
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Achieving maximum reimbursement is crucial for healthcare providers to maintain financial stability and continue delivering high-quality patient care. We explore key strategies and best practices that healthcare providers in the United States can implement to optimize their reimbursement processes and maximize revenue. Understanding the Reimbursement Landscape Before diving into specific strategies, it’s essential to understand […]
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Few topics get finance teams and medical billing professionals quite as fired up as fee schedules and reimbursement rates. It’s the core of how healthcare providers generate revenue and keep operations humming. At the same time, it’s an arena loaded with complexity, regulatory scrutiny, and often mind-numbing minutiae. If you’re reading this, you’re probably intimately […]
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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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The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with software-based therapeutic interventions known as digital therapeutics emerging as disruptive new modalities to prevent, manage, and treat a growing range of medical conditions. Digital Therapeutics Breakdown Digital therapeutics deliver evidence-based treatments directly to patients through smart devices and applications. These data-driven tools provide personalized interventions, feedback, […]
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The healthcare industry in the United States has undergone massive changes in recent decades. One of the most significant shifts has been in how healthcare providers get reimbursed for services. The traditional fee-for-service model is giving way to value-based models that tie reimbursement to quality of care and patient outcomes. This transformation in reimbursement is […]
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For any medical practice, timely insurance reimbursement is essential for financial viability and supporting smooth practice operations. However, elongated claim payment cycles strain cash flow and necessitate borrowing to cover costs in the interim. Below, we explore techniques to accelerate payer payments and optimize the speed of the medical revenue cycle. Diagnosing Causes of Lagging […]
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The Business Relationship Between a Healthcare Provider and Medical Billing Company has to be Built on a Solid Foundation What are the Steps in Achieving a Healthy Business Relationship Between a Healthcare Provider and a Medical Billing Company? A good understanding of both sides’ expectations is crucial to the success of both parties. The healthcare […]
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What are ICD-10 Codes? ICD-10 codes are the tenth revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a medical classification system used worldwide to classify and code diseases and health conditions. The ICD-10 codes are used by healthcare providers and insurance companies to accurately describe and categorize medical diagnoses, treatments, […]
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