This week, read about RCM news, keeping your practice cyber-safe, and more.
January may be over, but its impact on healthcare lingers.
With Medicare payment cuts, patient collection concerns, and shifting policies under a new administration, independent practices and billing companies have had a lot to track. To help you stay ahead, we’ve rounded up key revenue cycle management updates — along with timely ideas to recognize patients and celebrate women in medicine in this new month.
We've also got resources to help you protect your practice from compliance risks and cyber threats.
Plus, improve your practice's financial health with these resources:
- 💲 5 ways to diversify revenue streams in your practice
- 📒 Free workbook: Diagnose and improve your practice’s revenue streams
VITAL SIGNS
Vital Signs: A January 2025 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news
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January has been a busy month for revenue cycle management (RCM) news as physicians adjust to Medicare payment cuts, address potential patient collection challenges, and prepare for health policy changes with the new president. Here’s a roundup of 7 newsworthy stories to share with others in your practice or billing company.
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How to celebrate Patient Recognition Week this February
Use Patient Recognition Week (February 1-7, 2025) to strengthen relationships with your patients, enhance their healthcare experience, and show them how much you value their trust.
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