Revenue Cycle Management

Is your practice ready for the new Medicare payment systems coming in January 2017? Now is the time to develop a plan.

Some patients are going to give you trouble when it comes to paying on time. Here are some tips to get what you've earned.

The cost of running a medical practice is going up, but unlike other businesses, doctors have no power over what they are paid.

The 2016 Physician Compensation survey reveals the cost of business is increasing for physicians, while income is staying relatively the same.

Getting your medical practice ready for the challenges the New Year will bring should start now. Here are some areas to review.

Administrators got together at the Medical Group Management Association's Annual Conference to share best practices for running an outstanding practice.

The cold reality of life under MACRA should be alarming to small and solo practice physicians.

Based on the evolution of the field, medical billers have to adapt or they'll find themselves out of a job.

There are ways for your practice to get paid in a more efficient manner thanks to new technology.

The number of physicians prescribing controlled substances grew 359 percent in 2015, according to new data.

Don't work harder, work smarter. Technology can ease your most pressing revenue cycle and work flow concerns.

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.

When using third-party vendors for certain practice functions, it's always wise to take a close look at their performance.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

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 state allows for almost 50 percent patient responsibility? Also, which services have the highest percentage of patient responsibility?

Physicians are frustrated with the lack of clear specifics on how they will meet quality metrics to avoid a negative payment adjustment in 2019.

It's not impossible. Smaller providers can maximize their RCM and increase their bottom line; here are seven ways to do just that.

Government and commercial insurers have different policies practices must know about waiving copayments. What do practices have to know?

Before filing your taxes on April 18, review these tips to make sure you take advantage of tax breaks and avoid paying penalties.

In order to improve customer satisfaction to attract and retain patients, practices can take these three basic steps.

This pediatric micro-practice was hit particularly hard by state cuts and is considering eliminating lower-paying Medicaid patients from the practice.

Do you know why you shouldn't waive patient copays? Take this short true and false quiz to find out what you really know.

It comes naturally to want to help your poorest patients. But before waiving patient copays, consider the legal consequences first.

With some planning, staff cooperation, and the right technology vendors, one practice shows that getting patients to pay can be done more effectively.