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Carl Knopke, MD, FOMA, FAAFP is the medical director of Inland Empire Weight Loss in Riverside, California. He is board certified in Obesity Medicine and Family Medicine. He is an assistant professor of Family Medicine at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine and a member of the Board of Trustees for the 

His primary medical interests include treating diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and arthritis using the tenets of obesity medicine. He also has special interests in psychiatry, psychology and exercise physiology and how they can be applied to treat obesity.

Articles

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

Billing and coding in obesity medicine

Every medical practice will have patients with unpaid balances, but those that have smart collection strategies in place will be better off.

Collecting past-due patient balances

Andria Jacobs is the chief operating officer for PCG Software and has more than 25 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, encompassing both administrative and clinical arenas. Prior to joining PCG, Ms. Jacobs was the administrative director, medical management for VertiHealth Administrators. Previously, she was an independent consultant in ambulatory care and practice management, where her clients have included hospitals, physician groups, and the University of California, Los Angeles

CMS has been playing hardball regarding claims, which should keep everyone honest while saving the federal government money.

Robust billing software can maximize reimbursements, keep practices honest 

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Well-documented processes, as well as a properly trained staff are critical for success

Why the process of collection outreach matters

, III, MHA, FACMPE, is Chief Administrator of Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc., a 31-provider practice in Central Virginia. He has been a Physicians Practice contributor for the past decade. Lucien may be reached at lroberts@gastrova.com.

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


10 collection tactics for your high-deductible patients

What practices should be looking for in collection agencies 

What to look for when hiring a collection agency for your practice

Collection outreach: Your tone and confidence matters

 A first-party and third-party approach can fit a particular practice’s needs 

How physician practices should approach collection outreach

Why physicians should be trying to keep balance billing down

Physicians should be trying to reign in balance billing

Podcasts

Careful communications can help improve your collection methods and decrease time between service and payment.

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