Dermatologists have a variety of new tools to help them be better doctors. Systems with mole detection are just one example. Another tech development that deserves consideration is Dermascopy, since there is general consensus that a dermascope can improve the quality … Read More
Outsourcing your medical billing is a huge decision with far-reaching implications. Making the jump from in-house billing and coding to an outside company comes with a number of pros and cons: Pros of Using a Medical Coding & Billing Services … Read More
A new survey from InstaMed, Trends in Healthcare Payments Eighth Annual Report: 2017, indicates it isn’t just the cost of medical bills that has patients upset — it’s the hassle involved in paying for their healthcare. In fact, the situation is … Read More
In our last blog post, we talked about what you need to do in Q4 to evaluate your cash flows and get your house in order for 2018. Of course, we know a practice’s success is affected by much more than … Read More
The new year might not be here yet, but it’s quickly approaching, which makes these last few months of 2017 an excellent time to start strategizing for the year to come. It’s never too early to think about improving your … Read More
Did you know that 80% of all medical bills contain mistakes? Even worse, $68 billion in lost healthcare spending can be attributed to medical billing mistakes, according to Kaiser Health. According to a recent article from Medical Economics, the problem … Read More
When you think about the words “compassion” or “kindness,” you probably think first about your clinical care. While bedside manner is critical, the clinical setting isn’t the only aspect of your practice where kindness belongs. What about your billing department? … Read More
Do you feel like you’re spending more time at a desk than with your patients? You’re not alone. In a recent study, observers documented how U.S. physicians from four different specialties (family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, and orthopedics) spent their … Read More
Navigating the complicated health care financial system can be a nightmare since the smallest misstep can cost thousands of dollars. Pass along these simple tips to your patients to help them avoid paying unnecessarily high fees. Tip #1 – Don’t … Read More
With declining Medicare reimbursements, the impending ICD-10 transition in October, and growing patient responsibility for payments, physicians are increasingly concerned about how they are going to get paid. Here are five tips to help you maximize your revenue cycle: New … Read More