April 16th 2024
With the right strategies, independent practices can ensure they are financially sustainable while continuing to provide high-quality care to their patients.
April 12th 2024
To help practices prepare for their value-based care transition, here are three top considerations for success.
April 3rd 2024
Generation Z is driving changes to patient engagement and payment.
March 29th 2024
Navigating payer denials requires the most expertise to handle within revenue cycle management
March 26th 2024
Cash-based health care is a win-win for vulnerable groups and primary care providers.
The Rising Cost of Operating a Medical Practice
The cost of running a medical practice is going up, but unlike other businesses, doctors have no power over what they are paid.
2016 Physician Compensation Survey Results
The 2016 Physician Compensation survey reveals the cost of business is increasing for physicians, while income is staying relatively the same.
Medical Practice Strategic Planning for the New Year
Getting your medical practice ready for the challenges the New Year will bring should start now. Here are some areas to review.
MGMA's 'Successful Medical Groups'
Administrators got together at the Medical Group Management Association's Annual Conference to share best practices for running an outstanding practice.
MACRA, MIPS and APMs: An Unappetizing Alphabet Soup
The cold reality of life under MACRA should be alarming to small and solo practice physicians.
The Evolution of the Medical Biller
Based on the evolution of the field, medical billers have to adapt or they'll find themselves out of a job.
Better Patient Payments for Your Practice, Patients
There are ways for your practice to get paid in a more efficient manner thanks to new technology.
Practice Rounds: Explosive Growth for Electronic Scripts
The number of physicians prescribing controlled substances grew 359 percent in 2015, according to new data.
Four Technologies You Should Be Using in Your Practice
Don't work harder, work smarter. Technology can ease your most pressing revenue cycle and work flow concerns.
Patient Collection Strategies that Work for New Plans
If your practice is struggling to collect all that it is due from patients, here's how you can stack the deck in your favor.
Audit Your Medical Practice's Third-Party Vendors
When using third-party vendors for certain practice functions, it's always wise to take a close look at their performance.
The Inbox: Offsetting Declining Practice Revenue
In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.
Transparency in Patient Relations Is Best
Patient can be irate when it comes to higher than expected bills. This practice found the best way to address the issue is to be frank.
What States Make Patients Pay Out of Pocket the Most?
What state allows for almost 50 percent patient responsibility? Also, which services have the highest percentage of patient responsibility?
A Conversation on MACRA with a Family Physician
Physicians are frustrated with the lack of clear specifics on how they will meet quality metrics to avoid a negative payment adjustment in 2019.
7 Ways Small Practices Can Maximize Their RCM
It's not impossible. Smaller providers can maximize their RCM and increase their bottom line; here are seven ways to do just that.
What Should Practices Know about Waiving Copays?
Government and commercial insurers have different policies practices must know about waiving copayments. What do practices have to know?
8 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Physicians
Before filing your taxes on April 18, review these tips to make sure you take advantage of tax breaks and avoid paying penalties.
Keeping and Growing a Patient Base
In order to improve customer satisfaction to attract and retain patients, practices can take these three basic steps.
Physician Cutting Costs to Stay Solvent
This pediatric micro-practice was hit particularly hard by state cuts and is considering eliminating lower-paying Medicaid patients from the practice.
Test Your Knowledge on Waiving Copays
Do you know why you shouldn't waive patient copays? Take this short true and false quiz to find out what you really know.
Don't Write Off Patient Copays
It comes naturally to want to help your poorest patients. But before waiving patient copays, consider the legal consequences first.
Making Patient Payments Prompt and Painless
With some planning, staff cooperation, and the right technology vendors, one practice shows that getting patients to pay can be done more effectively.
Basic Financial Reports for Your Medical Practice
Knowing where you should focus your attention is important. Here are six reports that will tell you what you need to know to run your practice well.
2015 Fee Schedule Survey Results
What to Look for in an RCM Partner
Best Billing Strategies to Grow Revenue for Your Practice
Here are three best practices for large practices that need to increase billing efficiency and keep the revenue flowing.
Trust and Accountability Key to Outsourcing RCM
If you think you can just outsource revenue cycle management and walk away, think again. Here are five tips to ensuring a successful partnership.
Economic Pressures Bolster Case for Outsourcing Billing
While many practices are reining in expenses, it may make sense to outsource revenue cycle management as a way to improve your bottom line.
Maximize Your Practice Management System
Do you find your front-desk staff creating extra work for themselves when it comes to patient registration? Here are five ways technology can help.