Revenue Cycle Management

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.

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.

Here are three best practices for large practices that need to increase billing efficiency and keep the revenue flowing.

If you think you can just outsource revenue cycle management and walk away, think again. Here are five tips to ensuring a successful partnership.

While many practices are reining in expenses, it may make sense to outsource revenue cycle management as a way to improve your bottom line.

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.

ICD-10 is here, so be sure your medical practice is addressing all related issues to avoid a hit to your bottom line.

Avoid problems with reimbursement through accurate and specific coding in ICD-10. Here are some tips to do that.

Even if you haven’t seen an uptick in denials, the ICD-10 transition could affect your bottom line. Here are some ways to ensure that doesn’t happen.

Do yourself a favor: participate in as many quality programs as make sense for your practice.

A new billing code allows docs to be reimbursed for non face-to-face care for patients with two or more chronic conditions lasting 12 months or more.