Billing & Collections

Behind today's high denial rates lies a fundamental tension – coding requirements grow increasingly complex as coding resources lessen.

Though similar to other specialties, some billing codes are unique for behavioral therapy.

For healthcare providers, executives, and decision-makers, embracing AI in claims processing is not just a step toward improved financial outcomes—it’s an ethical commitment to better care and a more patient-centered approach to service delivery.

New legislation, as well as changes in patient expectations, present a host of challenges and opportunities for getting paid for service this year.

A little attention to small billing mistakes can save your practice big money

If you let patients know from the start what you expect from them, you’re far more likely to get the money you’re asking for.

High-deductible health plans are on the rise. Here are 10 methods to ensure your practice collects from patients with these plans.

As payers push docs to shoulder more risk, practices need to develop a strategy to maximize revenue

Collecting copayments and coinsurance can be challenging.

Generation Z is driving changes to patient engagement and payment.

Cash-based health care is a win-win for vulnerable groups and primary care providers.

Expert advice for turning your back office staff into billing and collections all-stars.

Common mistakes can creep into various steps in the insurance billing process. Correct them and you’ll improve the financial health of your practice.

Use these to develop a strategic approach to profitably manage and effectively resolve low-dollar accounts receivables.

Survey finds that billing and payment are factors when it comes to choosing and building trust with a provider

A digital payment strategy benefits the patient and streamlines operations

Transparency and accessibility are keys to avoiding surprise charges and ensuring patient satisfaction.

Inefficient billing processes can result in frequent delays in claim submission, issue resolution and revenue capture.

Reframing collections as a continual process can minimize bad debt.

Collecting money from patients is an ongoing challenge that has only worsened with high-deductible health plans.

Negotiate with knowledge and watch out for pitfalls with billing and side hustles.

Investing in digital solutions can automate administrative processes and elevate the patient experience.

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Avoid these common mistakes to achieve financial success for your practice.

Think claims and billing processes don’t affect patient attitudes? Think again.

Collecting money from patients is an ongoing challenge that has only worsened with high-deductible health plans.

Making a cultural shift in terms of patient payments and bad debt isn’t easy, but it helps both those giving and receiving care.

If physicians address these three pain points in a way that puts patients' needs first, they should be able to create the type of experiences patients will enjoy and tell the world about.

Risks related to outsourced billing and considerations for mitigating those risks

Cost-saving initiatives that you need to know