By John T. Bright – Medical billing inaccuracies remain a significant issue in the U.S. healthcare system, contributing to inefficiencies that negatively impact providers and patients. These errors not only affect the revenue cycle but also hinder operational productivity and reduce patient satisfaction.
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By Isaac Smith – Medical billing is a field that is constantly evolving, with new updates and developments. One such development is value-based care, which is currently transforming the medical billing industry. Value-based care is a provider payment model that prioritizes high-quality healthcare over the quantity of services.
By Vasilios Nassiopoulos – It has been more than a year since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. While it will be years before we truly know the effect it will have on our overall health, economy and society, there are a lot of things we do know about the impact on health systems.
By Angela Jordan – The Transitional Care Management codes (99495, 99496) introduced in 2013 allow providers to report and capture reimbursement for the work involved with providing continuity of care to patients discharged from a hospital or other qualified stay, back into their community setting.
By Tyler Williams – Did you know that nearly half of all emergency care is uncompensated? Are you aware that one in five patients treated in the emergency department has no insurance or clear method of reimbursement?
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By Casey Williams – Here’s What to Do About It. Billing statements are infamous for being difficult to read, but we tend to underestimate just how much confusion they introduce into the patient’s understanding of their healthcare experience. Here’s a little proof.
By Sreeram Mantha – With the federal meaningful use program having dangled the “carrot” of millions of incentive dollars in front of healthcare providers to implement certified EHRs over the last decade, many more systems have been implemented than ever before.
By Kayla Matthews – Medical billing is a necessary part of the profession, but it can be tedious and time-consuming, taking up time that could be otherwise spent assisting patients or maintaining your practice.