Medical Practice Management
Revenue Cycle Management

Medical Practice Management Challenges

The passion to cure people of ailments is what drives a person to become a physician.  However, just medically treating people is no longer the only work that a physician...
EHR Users
Health Information Technology

CDC Report: 74.1% physicians use EHRs but most don’t share data

According to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), providers and hospitals who demonstrate the meaningful use of a certified electro...
Myths Medical Billing
ICD-10 Medical Billing Patient Payments

Misconceptions About Medical Billing

Medical billing is an important part of your practice.  In fact, it is one of the crucial aspects, which if ignored or not handled properly, can even lead to the practice even...
practice losing money
Patient Payments Revenue Cycle Management

Where is your Medical Practice Losing Money?

Medical practices have been leaking money for some time now – increasing expenses, shrinking insurance reimbursements, and increased compliance parameters means more paperwork...
Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology Health Technology

Information Technology – Backbone of Healthcare Delivery System

The New Year witnessed a happy and healthy resolution connected to the importance of health information technology, made by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS...
Hand with calculator and money.
Revenue Cycle Management

Exploring Revenue Cycle Management

Revenue Cycle Management is the process of managing your claims processing, payment and revenue generation.  This includes everything from determining the patient’s eligi...
Career in Medical Coding
ICD-10

Key Areas to Consider for a Career in Medical Coding

John is definite that he wants a career in the healthcare industry.  After all, the healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country and John is s...
Fraudulent Medical Billing
Medical Billing

Hospitals Pay to Settle Inflated Billing Lawsuit

Robert was shocked, as he read the news regarding the settlements made by the hospitals, for incorrect Kyphoplasty procedures.  He clearly remembered that day, when his m...
New Year Resolutions
Revenue Cycle Management

New Year Resolutions for your Healthcare Business

As we come to the end of another year, it is good to look back and reflect on the highlights of the year – the good, bad and the ugly.  Understanding what could have been...
Health Information Exchange
Health Information Technology

2016 Projected Trends in Health Information Exchange

The adoption and use of new technology is driving several new trends in the healthcare industry.  As the industry moves towards becoming more patient centric, interoperab...