Medical billing is a crucial part of running any healthcare practice. Providers depend on accurate and efficient billing practices in order to receive reimbursements from payers in a timely manner. With numerous PQRS and meaningful use requirements, running an efficient practice is becoming more difficult. Staff members and healthcare professionals are required to stay up […]
November 27, 2013Effective billing practices are necessary to keep companies in business – and healthcare organizations are no exception. However, with physicians eager to focus on patient care rather than back-end finances, it can be difficult to run a healthy business. This is where medical billing services come into play. In Iowa, third-party medical billing experts help […]
November 5, 2013Claims denials are a source of revenue loss for many healthcare facilities, specifically for those in Ohio. Yet organizations are often unaware as to how to improve the claims submission process. This lack of knowledge can result in repeated denials and interruptions in cash flow. Plus, when claims are not appealed or resubmitted for review, […]
Medical billing mistakes can lead to claims denials and delays in payment, affecting Oklahoma healthcare providers’ bottom lines. To prevent mistakes, increase cash flow and improve revenue cycle efficiency, providers often choose to outsource their revenue cycle needs to an Oklahoma billing service. Doing so saves time and money and ensures that billing processes are […]
October 11, 2013Before making a final decision about outsourcing, it is important that you ask each potential medical billing partner the following questions.
February 19, 2013October 1, 2014 is an important date in the healthcare industry, and it is approaching fast. Physicians eligible for participation in the EHR Incentive Programs will face Medicare payment adjustments if they haven’t demonstrated meaningful use of certified EMR technology by that date – and it is also the deadline for medical professionals to start […]
November 20, 2012Healthcare professionals are sometimes hesitant about outsourcing medical billing and collections, but the fact is many third-party billers are capable of collecting just as effectively as in-house employees – and for a lower cost. In fact, a successful medical billing company will act as an extension of your staff and will possess the resources to […]
October 30, 2012Though the Affordable Care Act has put medical insurance within the reach of many, healthcare costs continue to rise and patients are paying more money out-of-pocket than ever before. When patients are unable to cover the cost of care (whether it is due to high co-payments and deductibles or financial difficulties), it can make healthcare […]
October 23, 2012Are you an Iowa provider struggling to meet your practice’s billing demands while providing high-quality patient care? Many small physician practices find that working with a third-party Iowa medical billing service is the best way to maximize revenue streams while focusing on care delivery. Here are some of the reasons why Iowa physicians choose third-party […]
October 10, 2012Not even the best doctors can run a medical practice on their own. That’s because the success of any healthcare organization is dependent on the health of its accounts receivables and not just on the medical services that its physicians provide. In fact, even if a doctor provides the best medical services in Colorado, if […]