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Posts tagged "Revenue Cycle"

Key Revenue Cycle Metrics Every Independent Medical Practice Should Track

April 10, 2026 / Alex J. Lau / RCM, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Metrics
A medical professional, sitting at a desk managing their computer

The revenue cycle metrics that matter most for independent practices are clean claim rate, first-pass resolution rate, days in accounts receivable, denial rate, and net collection rate. Each one measures a different point of failure in the billing process, and together they give a practice an accurate picture of where money is being lost and […]

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RCM, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Metrics

What Is Revenue Integrity in Healthcare, and How Does It Reduce Claim Denials?

March 18, 2026 / Alex J. Lau / Revenue Integrity
Revenue Integrity: Denial Management Strategy

Revenue integrity in healthcare refers to the set of practices, controls, and monitoring processes that ensure providers are billing accurately, compliantly, and at the correct reimbursement rate for the services they deliver. It sits at the intersection of coding accuracy, billing compliance, denial management, and contract performance, and its absence is one of the most […]

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Claim Denials, Denial Management, Gross Revenue, Revenue Cycle

Medical Billing Trends in 2026: AI, Prior Authorization Reform, Value-Based Payment Shifts

January 1, 2026 / Alex J. Lau / Artificial Intelligence, Medical Billing, Prior Authorization, Value-Based Care
Medical Billing Trends in 2026

Three medical billing trends are having the most immediate operational impact in 2026. AI-powered claim scrubbing and denial prediction becoming standard in billing departments of all sizes, electronic prior authorization reaching meaningful interoperability across major payers, and value-based payment arrangements tying a growing share of reimbursement to quality metrics rather than visit volume. Each trend […]

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Cybersecurity, FHIR, Price Transparency, Revenue Cycle, Telehealth Billing

Payer Contracting: Unlock Your Revenue Potential

October 12, 2025 / Alex J. Lau / Payer Contracting
Payer Contracting Scene. A Provider and Payer.

Payer contracting represents a fundamental mechanism through which healthcare providers and insurance organizations establish mutually beneficial relationships that ultimately serve patients, providers, and the broader healthcare system. These contractual arrangements create structured frameworks for delivering care while managing costs, improving quality, and ensuring access to essential medical services. The positive outcomes stemming from effective payer […]

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Payer Contract Negotiation, Rate Negotiations, Revenue Cycle

Genetic Testing: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Coverage and Reimbursement

March 9, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / Genetic Testing, Medical Billing
Genetic Testing Lab

The field of genetics has experienced remarkable advancements in recent years, revolutionizing our understanding of human health and disease. Genetic testing, in particular, has become an invaluable tool in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various conditions. However, the rapid pace of innovation has also brought forth a complex landscape of coverage and reimbursement challenges. […]

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DNA Testing, Genetic Testing Billing, Genetic Testing Reimbursement, Genetics, Revenue Cycle

Medical Billing versus the Sports World: An Unlikely Comparison

January 21, 2024 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Billing
Medical Billing versus Sports

At first glance, medical billing and professional sports seem to occupy opposite ends of the career spectrum. However, there are interesting parallels in how these two worlds operate when it comes to finances, data, and competition. Drawing comparisons between the healthcare administration and athletics provides unique insights that billing professionals can apply to enhance their […]

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AI, Artificial Intelligence, Claim Data, Data, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Service, Outsourced Billing, Outsourced Medical Billing, RCM, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Optimization, Sports, Sports vs Billing

Understanding the Difference Between Medical Billing and Revenue Cycle Management

May 1, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Billing AI, CPT, CPT Code, CPT Codes, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, Healthcare Revenue, ICD-10, Medical, Medical Billing, RCM, Revenue, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
White Female Medical Billing Outsourced

In the complex world of healthcare, managing the business side of things can often be overwhelming, especially for those new to the field. One common question that arises is the distinction between medical billing and revenue cycle management (RCM). Although the term “medical billing” has been around for a long time, RCM encompasses the entire […]

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CPT, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, ICD, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Service, Medical Billing Software, Medical Credentialing, RCM, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management

EDISS Connect: All You Need to Know

February 15, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Claim Data, Data Management, EDI, EDISS, EDISS Connect, EDISS Connect Account, Medical Claim Data, Medical Data, Medical Data Management
Outsourced Medical Billing Services

What is EDISS Connect? EDISS Connect is a powerful web-based application that allows healthcare providers to manage their claims data more effectively. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, the EDISS platform streamlines the claims submission process, tracks payment status, and provides powerful reporting tools to help providers analyze their financial transactions. If you’re a […]

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EDI, EDISS, EDISS Connect, Medical Billing, Outsource Billing, Outsource Medical billing, Outsourced Billing, Outsourced Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Optimization

How Does Outsourcing Toxicology Billing Maximize Revenue Collection?

May 25, 2021 / Alex J. Lau / Billing Revenue, Medical Billing, Outsource Medical Billing, Toxicology Billing, Toxicology Lab Billing, Toxicology Labs
Toxicology Lab Billing, Credentialing

Outsourcing Toxicology Billing Maximizes Profit As a supplier of toxicology testing, you’re well aware that medical billing for toxicology laboratory work is highly complex and undergoes frequent and often unpredictable changes. Further muddying the waters, lab testing work is an area of attention and scrutiny by agents for the Office of Inspector General and the […]

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Billing Revenue, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle, Toxicology Billing, Toxicology Lab Billing, Toxicology Laboratory Billing, Toxicology Labs

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