Category: Medical Billing

Medical Billing Strategies

4 Strategies to Optimize Billing and Expand Your Customer Base

The increasing demand for incontinence products is prompting home medical equipment (HME) providers to reevaluate their existing incontinence programs. With the U.S. witnessing a significant rise in the aging population, marked by 10,000 people turning 65 every day according to the U.N. Population Division, there is a growing market for incontinence products. Studies from Mayo […]
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Accelerating Revenue: Revealing the Financial Impact of Delayed Medical Billing

The impact of prolonged turnaround times from billers in medical billing is frequently underestimated, yet it has far-reaching consequences for everyone involved. Delays in processing times impose financial burdens on healthcare organizations and patients. By gaining insight into the concealed costs and inefficiencies, we can enhance the process and achieve more favorable financial outcomes. In […]
artificial intelligence hospital billing

How AI Empowers Hospital Bills with Complete Medical Records

According to the CEO of a prominent healthcare IT consulting firm, hospitals face significant financial losses due to billing inaccuracies, estimated to be in the billions annually. However, the implementation of physician-trained artificial intelligence can assist hospitals in recovering millions of dollars by reducing denials and improving revenue recovery processes. The CEO of a prominent […]
Enhancing Claims Management

Enhancing Claims Management: Identifying Errors, Maximizing Efficiency, and Streamlining Operations

Claims management serves as a valuable tool for insurance firms, enabling them to identify the root causes of claim errors, measure areas for improvement, and explore new opportunities to continuously enhance their operations. However, the ever-increasing complexity of claims administration poses a formidable challenge for insurance businesses, hindering their ability to uncover fresh prospects and […]

Tips to Avoid Billing Errors in Radiology Practices

Have you ever received a medical bill that left you perplexed, questioning how the expenses added up and left you scratching your head? If that’s the case, you’re certainly not alone. Billing for radiology can be intricate and confusing, involving numerous codes and procedures. Unfortunately, errors in medical billing are all too frequent, resulting in […]
Top 6 Medical Billing Changes

The Top 6 Changes in Medical Billing

Table of Contents The Top 6 Changes in Medical Billing Implementation of ICD-11 Increased Use of Telehealth Services Changes in Reimbursement Rates Increased Focus on Patient-Centered Care Greater Emphasis on Data Security Focus on Price Transparency The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and medical billing is no exception. With the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, it’s […]
Advantages of Claim Scrubbing

Unveiling the Advantages of Claim Scrubbing

Claim scrubbing enables the potential for increased accuracy in claims, enhanced client relationships, and improved patient interactions. Claim scrubbing is the process of identifying and rectifying coding errors in medical claims prior to their submission to insurance providers. Whether conducted manually or through automated systems, claim scrubbers validate medical claims before they are sent to […]
Automating Claim Processing

Automating Claims Processing in the Healthcare Industry

By utilizing automation, it is feasible to improve the upstream and downstream adjudication process through data validation and routing. The healthcare industry can benefit from automation in almost all administrative functions, but it can significantly improve the auto-adjudication rate. In an ever-changing industry, possessing technical expertise is of utmost importance. The healthcare sector is increasingly […]
AI Reduces Surprise Bills

Enhancing Payment Integrity With AI To Eliminate Surprise Bills

It’s common for people to feel surprised by the cost of hospital, medical imaging, or outpatient surgery bills. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for them to verify whether the bill is accurate or not. This is because incorrect medical bills have become increasingly common. To address this issue, organizations are turning to technologies such as artificial intelligence […]
Medicare Advantage Insurers

Senators seek accountability from Medicare Advantage insurers on claims denials

In Congress this week, it wasn’t just pharmacy benefit managers facing scrutiny. The Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations directed its attention towards Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, seeking explanations for claims denials. During the hearing, the committee’s chairman highlighted that letters were sent to the three largest MA plans—UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna—requesting documentation regarding their decision-making […]