Practical tips for maintaining control over the revenue cycle
As evolving market trends shape healthcare payment, providers continue to face real-world, day-to-day challenges that contribute to unpaid claims, unnecessary denials, workflow inefficiencies, and rework. By implementing the recommendations outlined here, providers can obtain the necessary visibility and control over their claims payment processes that can help them not only sustain a healthy revenue cycle,…
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High-impact clinical revenue cycle key performance indicators
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Engaging the next generation of physicians in the business of healthcare
Improved scheduling procedures and education on coding bolstered revenue at one academic medical center.
17 Seconds: Referential Matching Helps Reduce Duplicate Patient Records
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