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revenue cycle management news
Vital Signs: A November 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Get November 2024 revenue cycle management news, from Medicare payment updates and staffing challenges to prior authorization changes.

Medical billing company and startup practice professionals discuss billing services
Medical billing company and startup practice professionals discuss billing services
Why it pays to invest in start-up practices as a medical billing company

Discover why billing companies are tapping into start-up practices as a growth strategy — and learn how to turn common concerns into revenue opportunities.

3 colleagues look at computer and celebrate as they get new medical billing business
3 colleagues look at computer and celebrate as they get new medical billing business
Best practices to win new medical billing business

Use these strategies to help your billing company attract and win new clients, strengthen referral networks, and scale sustainably.

Independent physician reads about BCBS settlement
Independent physician reads about BCBS settlement
$2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement: What providers can expect

Medical providers who treated Blue Cross Blue Shield patients may be eligible for compensation from a groundbreaking $2.8B antitrust settlement.

Counselor leads session in office after deciding between in-person vs virtual practice
Counselor leads session in office after deciding between in-person vs virtual practice
Owning an in-person vs. virtual practice

Discover the advantages and challenges of both in-person and virtual counseling practices to make an informed decision.

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add-on medical billing services
add-on medical billing services
How medical billing companies can unlock additional revenue with add-on services 

By taking ownership of additional roles beyond billing, billing companies can take their revenue and their practices’ revenue to the next level.

medical billing onboarding
medical billing onboarding
Onboarding a new practice: A guide for medical billing companies

Speed up the onboarding process for your new practice clients and make a strong first impression with tips from our guide.

Physician who just read about AMA CPT changes for 2025
Physician who just read about AMA CPT changes for 2025
What’s new with the AMA CPT code set for 2025

Explore the American Medical Association’s 2025 CPT code changes — plus essential implementation strategies practices can use to boost revenue and ensure compliance.

how to verify patient insurance
how to verify patient insurance
Verifying patient insurance: A checklist of questions and steps

Practices and billing companies can both benefit from this checklist on how to master insurance verification and prevent claim denials.

adopting a sales mindset as a medical biller
adopting a sales mindset as a medical biller
The importance of adopting a sales mindset as a medical biller

By honing sales skills and focusing on providing value, medical billing companies can better demonstrate their worth to potential clients and grow their business.

EHR alert fatigue
EHR alert fatigue
How to address EHR alert fatigue

Addressing alert fatigue can lower the risk of adverse patient events, support better care delivery, and relieve clinician burnout.

Medical staff collaborate on patient care, answering how does EHR improve efficiency
Medical staff collaborate on patient care, answering how does EHR improve efficiency
How EHRs and healthcare technology improve efficiency

Discover how EHRs boost healthcare efficiency. Learn key benefits, best practices, and future trends to optimize your medical practice.

the importance of certified EHR technology
the importance of certified EHR technology
The importance of certified EHR technology

Learn why certified EHR systems are essential for healthcare practices to ensure regulatory compliance, enhance care, and improve operations.

Medical professional reads about history of electronic health records on tablet
Medical professional reads about history of electronic health records on tablet
History of EHRs in healthcare technology

Find out how EHRs have revolutionized healthcare since the 1960s — and what the future holds for providers.

EHR implementation checklist
EHR implementation checklist
EHR implementation checklist for your independent practice

Discover how implementing the right EHR system can transform your practice by streamlining workflows and enhancing patient care — and learn how to overcome common EHR adoption challenges with actionable insights and real-world success stories.

verify insurance to eliminate rejections
verify insurance to eliminate rejections
Eliminate claim rejections and realize more revenue: A step-by-step guide

A simple protocol that helps practice office staff collect and verify insurance information accurately every time.

medical practice front desk manager
medical practice front desk manager
Top 5 qualities every front desk manager needs for exceptional, patient-focused care

Without the right person, your front desk operations can break down.

Graphic for The Intake for Billing Companies
Graphic for The Intake for Billing Companies
Introducing The Intake for Billing Companies: A new resource for medical billing professionals

The Intake for Billing Companies is designed to help medical billing professionals streamline operations, boost client satisfaction, and access top industry insights.

Medical practice staff member talks with patients while using tips to get patients to pay faster
Medical practice staff member talks with patients while using tips to get patients to pay faster
How independent practices can get patients to pay faster

Here are tips that independent practices and medical billing companies can use to make it easy for patients to review and pay what they owe.

Medical billing company owner shows medical practice owner how to speed up medical insurance payments
Medical billing company owner shows medical practice owner how to speed up medical insurance payments
10 tips medical billing companies can give to speed up insurance payments

Learn how to help your medical practice clients slash payment delays and denials with these 10 proven insurance verification strategies.

How to keep costs low when running a medical billing company
How to keep costs low when running a medical billing company
How to keep costs low when running a medical billing company

Margins are tight in the medical billing industry, but you can keep costs low with these actionable strategies.

revenue cycle management healthcare news for October 2024
revenue cycle management healthcare news for October 2024
Vital Signs: An October 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Navigate October’s essential revenue cycle updates — including telehealth provisions, EFT fees, and a closer look at the gender pay gap — so your practice stays on top of industry shifts.

Harris vs. Trump on healthcare plans
Harris vs. Trump on healthcare plans
Harris vs. Trump: An overview of proposed healthcare plans

Compare Harris’ and Trump’s healthcare plans: the ACA, prescription drug pricing, reproductive rights, Medicare and Medicaid, medical debt, and implications for healthcare providers.

doctors in clinic setting looking at charts together
doctors in clinic setting looking at charts together
Hypergrowth in healthcare: How marketing teams can thrive

Learn how healthcare companies scale strategies during rapid expansion.

CMS quality reporting 2025
CMS quality reporting 2025
Understanding CMS proposals for healthcare quality reporting in 2025 and beyond

Quality reporting in healthcare continues to play an important role in helping providers improve patient outcomes and generate additional revenue.

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