by Debbie Pantenburg | Jun 21, 2024 | Blog
For any medical practice, a smooth operation hinges on a well-managed revenue cycle (RCM). At the heart of this cycle lies accurate medical coding and billing. It’s the bridge between your exceptional medical services and the financial compensation that fuels...
by Debbie Pantenburg | Jun 19, 2024 | Blog
Did you know that independent practices spend a staggering 30% of their time on administrative tasks related to revenue cycle management (RCM), according to The Commonwealth Fund Focus Report on Controlling Healthcare Costs. In fact, administrative complexity is the...
by Debbie Pantenburg | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
The trend toward consolidating medical groups is continuing, creating unique challenges for the vendor community supporting these groups. Why the Consolidation Trend Matters According to Definitive Healthcare, there were almost 340,000 active physician groups as of...
by Debbie Pantenburg | Jun 7, 2024 | Blog
The healthcare industry continues to move toward a value based care (VBC) model where patient satisfaction and experience with care factors into payer reimbursements. This relatively recent shift in the healthcare payer model prioritizes the patient’s health over the...
by Debbie Pantenburg | Jun 5, 2024 | Blog
A smooth-running revenue cycle management (RCM) system is no longer a luxury in a healthcare practice of any size, it’s a necessity. Errors in medical coding and billing, inefficient workflows, and denied claims can significantly impact a practice’s...
by Debbie Pantenburg | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
Professionals in the healthcare industry are primarily dedicated to patient well-being as their primary mission, but often struggle with administrative complexities. Medical billing, a crucial aspect of revenue cycle management (RCM), can be a time-consuming and...
by Debbie Pantenburg | May 28, 2024 | Blog
The business of running a healthcare organization is complex and constantly changing, given market conditions, government regulations, payer requirements, and patient demands. To ensure financial stability in light of these complexities, having smooth running revenue...
by Debbie Pantenburg | May 26, 2024 | Blog
The healthcare industry is undergoing a period of unprecedented transformation. Technological advancements, shifting patient expectations, and evolving regulations are reshaping how care is delivered, managed, and financed. Staffing shortages and the need for...
by Debbie Pantenburg | May 24, 2024 | Blog
Maximizing healthcare revenue and improving patient collections, while providing excellent patient care, is a complex process. In order to optimize reimbursements, practices must have efficient revenue cycle management (RCM), qualified staff, meet regulatory...
by Debbie Pantenburg | May 22, 2024 | Blog
Within the complex processes in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), few challenges are as pervasive and costly as denials in medical billing reimbursement. Effective denials management emerges as a critical strategy to boost revenue as healthcare providers work...
