Outsourcing

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If your staff is faced with a daily workload that leaves them frustrated and worn out, it may be time to think about outsourcing.

Available talent, specialty, and size are just three factors in deciding whether or not to outsource your practice's revenue cycle management.

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Medical practices are busy places with limited resources - it often makes sense to outsource functions not directly related to the practice of medicine.

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Six factors to consider when determining whether outsourcing revenue cycle management is the best move for your medical practice.

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From billing to compliance to human resources, there is a multitude of ways you can outsource key practice functions to lighten your load.

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