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“Following are five common challenges physician practices face—and the technology-based solutions that could make a difference.” Physician practices are under constant pressure to improve value, but that can be difficult when there are so many moving parts: new quality reporting programs like MACRA, changing reimbursement models…

HNAP accreditation highlights strength of security infrastructure and adherence to health data processing standards   Wichita, KS, June. 16, 2016 – Pulse Systems, Inc., an industry-leading provider of Electronic Health Record (EHR), Practice Management, e-prescribing, Billing and Collections, and Revenue Cycle Management solutions, announced today it has achieved full re-accreditation with the Healthcare Network Accreditation Program (HNAP) for […]

ICD-10 is not a simple update from ICD-9. The objective of this ebook is to serve as a resource tool to train and successfully implement ICD-10. This training guide contains: Coding set differences Most common codes by specialty Implementation guide and more.

This article originally appeared at: Becker’s Hospital Review “Strive to rely on a single RCM platform by integrating mission-critical revenue cycle functions under one solution. Doing so will better enable your medical billing staff to optimize use of each of these features without disrupting workflows—resulting in cleaner claims and improved financial health.”

In 2014, Reclaim Physicians Medical Group (Reclaim), a multidisciplinary, regional physician group based in Grapevine, TX, which comprises 11 physician practices and sees 5,000 unique patients annually, faced a challenge common to physician groups with multiple sites of service: how to optimize claims management and cash flow when RCM processes vary.

High-deductible insurance plans can be affordable on a monthly basis but mean that patients have high out-of-pocket costs for their appointments, prescriptions and medical procedures. This increases the amount of unpaid patient bills and negatively impacts bottom lines for physician practices and health systems. It is critical for them to collect patients’ out-of-pocket payments upfront…

As more physician practices add ancillary services to their current mix, the right support—including billing support—is critical to success.

Fewer than 43 percent of physicians are satisfied with work-life integration. How can practice leaders help physicians gain a better work-life balance and relieve the stress that comes with their profession for greater overall wellness? Here are four strategies to consider.

Increasing pressures related to charting, revenue performance, and compliance are contributing to physician burnout. How can practice leaders help physicians find more satisfaction in their work? Our experience points to three administrative strategies that can help restore contentment.

How can physician practices better ensure their quality-reporting processes support strong performance under quality payment programs? Joining forces with a strategic partner can help practices finalize charges in a timely manner so that all necessary data is included and the most accurate QDC can be applied.