Optimize Self-pay Collections
If incorrectly managed, patient payments can cost three to five times more to collect than payer payments. With self-pay models on the rise, this poses…
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CMS Transmittal 585: Medicare Auditors
As of May 4, 2015, Medicare auditors will be able to upcode and downcode claims when they believe the provider has selected an incorrect code,…
Read MoreSGR Repealed: Medicare Payment Changes
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 is set to put fee rates on the following path: Medicare payments will jump 0.5%…
Read MoreBehind the Billing Office Door: A Revealing Look at RCM
A recent NextGen Healthcare survey assessed the current condition of revenue cycle management (RCM) among practices across the nation. Based on the survey we’ve…
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Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Congress passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 on April 14, 2015. President Obama also signed the bill into law during…
Read MoreOIG: Meaningful Use Audits
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has begun to audit providers’ compliance with the meaningful use electronic health record (EHR) incentive program. While similar…
Read MoreHave You Revised Your Superbill Yet?
With the countdown to ICD-10 at just under five months, now would be a perfect time to spend some time reviewing your practice superbill…
Read MoreHow to Create Revenue Cycle Efficiencies
Create revenue cycle efficiencies Healthcare providers face greater financial pressures than ever before. Between rising healthcare delivery costs and lower reimbursements, there is a…
Read MoreWebinar: FQHC Better Billing, Documentation, & Compliance
Sign up now for our FQHC Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The goal of this educational session titled “FQHC…
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Discover Thriving Practices’ Success Secrets
Practices across the healthcare industry are facing the same challenges—rising operating costs, increasing regulations, declining reimbursements. Yet many are thriving despite these issues. A…
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