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The Financial Challenges in Healthcare
Financial sustainability and quality patient care are priorities that never waver for any medical organization, even in a healthcare landscape facing mounting economic pressure. With operational costs and other factors…
Choosing an Outsourced Healthcare Revenue Cycle Company
Selecting the right healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) company requires careful consideration and a strategic approach. Read our guide for help.
Improving A/R Via Medical Billing Follow-Up
For a medical practice, effective A/R management is critical. Once a patient encounter is billed for treatment or services provided by your practice, getting paid accurately and on time matters.…
Why Every Medical Practice Needs a Business Associate Agreement
A Business Associate Agreement is a legally required contract between a covered entity-your medical practice-and a business associate, a third party that handles PHI on your behalf. This agreement ensures…
HIPAA Record Retention & Destruction Requirements Explained
A Business Associate Agreement is a legally required contract between a covered entity-your medical practice-and a business associate, a third party that handles PHI on your behalf. This agreement ensures…
Medical Coding for Critical Care in the Emergency Department Part 2: Provider Time and Documentation
This article covers essential documentation and coding guidelines for Emergency Management physicians to ensure they receive the reimbursement they deserve.
Medical Coding for Critical Care in the Emergency Department: Part 1: What Constitutes Critical Care
Because the relative value units (RVUs) for critical care services are high, the financial implications for physicians and their employers are significant.
Insurers’ Closed Panel Providers: to Accept or Appeal?
When an insurance company cites a closed panel as the reason for denying a credentialing request, providers have two options: Accept the decision and file out-of-network claims (be a “non-par”…
Four Common Coding Error in Radiology
Is your radiology practice leaving money on the table? When Practicefirst performs radiology chart audits, we routinely discover four coding errors
