Table of Contents Understanding the Impact of Denials and AR Days The Role of Automated Insurance Eligibility Checks Benefits of Automated Insurance Eligibility Checks Implementing Automated Insurance Eligibility Checks Insurance Eligibility Verification Service: A Critical Step for Healthcare Practices One significant challenge that healthcare providers face is the high rate of insurance claim denials and […]
The healthcare industry operates under a unique framework. Unlike traditional businesses where customers pay directly for a product or service, healthcare providers navigate a complex system involving multiple players, including payers, claims management, and reimbursements. To Improve Revenue Cycle Management, healthcare providers must understand this intricate system and implement efficient strategies to optimize their revenue […]
The healthcare industry continues to face significant challenges, driven by value-based care initiatives, evolving payer models, and increasingly stringent regulations. To optimize revenue cycle management and ensure financial sustainability, healthcare providers must adapt to these changes . The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these challenges, leading to historically low margins and high costs, particularly in labor. Simultaneously, […]
Claim denials are a common challenge for healthcare organizations, often leading to significant revenue loss. While it’s impossible to eliminate denials entirely, proactive Claim denial management can significantly reduce their impact. Industry standards for claim denials are lacking, making it difficult to track and analyze denial trends. Each payer has its own unique policies and […]
Healthcare providers face a daunting task in managing the complexity of revenue cycle management (RCM) in today’s healthcare environment. One of the key benefits of outsourcing RCM is that it can significantly reduce these administrative burdens. The administrative burdens faced by healthcare organizations often rise as regulations, reimbursement models, and patient expectations change. As a […]
The success of a healthcare provider’s financial performance hinges heavily on the efficiency of its front-end revenue cycle management. While the mid and back-end processes, such as coding, billing, and denials management, often receive significant attention, it’s crucial to recognize the profound impact of pre-encounter activities on overall revenue cycle efficiency. Front-end revenue cycle encompasses […]
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. […]
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, […]
Medical Billing Myths: Medical billing is an important part of the complicated world of healthcare management. However, many practice owners struggle to negotiate the complexities of medical billing. Myths and misconceptions about medical billing can exacerbate problems, resulting in financial losses and administrative headaches. To help keep you educated and empowered, we’ve developed a list […]