In 2024, factors like declining reimbursement rates, the shift towards value-based care, and ever-changing regulations demand a proactive approach to improve RCM. Here, we explore four key strategies to optimize your healthcare revenue cycle and ensure financial stability in the coming year. 1. Break down Silos: Merging Front-End and Back-End Functions Many healthcare organizations struggle […]
The Prime Minister’s recent voluntary national survey shed light on the Denied claims. The survey, conducted between October and December 2023, found that nearly 15% of all Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Commercial and Managed Medicaid claims were denied. Between 45% and 60% of rejected cases were overturned, although the expensive appeals process sometimes meant multiple appeals. […]
What is HIPAA? HIPAA compliance importance: It is important to note that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule of 1996 established standards for protecting individuals’ electronic personal health information (PHI). This includes any identifiable health information, such as medical records and histories, medical bills, and lab results, among others. A covered […]
Claims Denial: Healthcare Leaders report an increase in payer denials, putting increasing pressure on the system’s finances. Going back and forth with denied payers is a long and expensive process, and low reimbursement rates don’t help either. In a new survey conducted by the Healthcare Financial Management Association, CFOs noted a significant increase in denials, […]
Outsource RCM: Providers who spend too much on RCM staff and processes, or who experience a high rate of claims denials, should consider outsourcing their medical billing requirements. While our experts chase down payments, you can provide the care, receive the funds, and improve your key performance indicators. Outsource RCM makes sense Why Healthcare Providers […]
Value-based care in 2024: As 2024 approaches, healthcare is undergoing unprecedented innovation and digital transformation. Emerging technologies and capabilities are empowering organizations, including payers, providers, and self-funded employers, to confidently embrace risk within value-based care programs. The American Academy of Family Physicians reports that 49% of practices participate in some form of value-based payment, and […]
Low-dollar accounts receivable for 3 Tips: This can be done effectively, efficiently, and profitably by following the three pillars of low- dollar AR below. Leveraging Offshore Resources for Enhanced Revenue Cycle Management Data doesn’t just tell a story, it can also provide a roadmap for managing low-dollar balances. Use data to identify accounts with the […]
Preventive Services Vs Office Visits: It is important to note that Medicare does not cover preventive services in the same manner as commercial payers. Therefore, it is important to know the patient’s policy and insurance coverage. Table A shows a breakdown of the coverage parameters. Understanding the distinction between Preventive Services Vs Office Visits is […]
NSA Implementation Shortly before Congress adjourns for 2023; lawmakers sent another in a series of letters to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing “serious concerns” about the implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA). The letter accused CMS of failing to properly implement key portions of the law and suggested that the […]
RCM Company has been at the cutting edge of making a difference in healing centers and wellbeing frameworks addressing patient-involved (coordination of benefits) and clinical dissents, recouping on low-balance accounts, and resolving complex claims. Getting these ranges of the income cycle settled rapidly and effectively is becoming tall need these days, as healthcare providers confront […]