Billing/RCM

2025 IPPS Compliance: Understanding PI and eCQM Requirements for Healthcare Success

2025 IPPS Compliance: Understanding PI and eCQM Requirements for Healthcare Success In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, it’s important for organizations to stay compliant with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. Non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties — some hospitals have seen a 9% reduction in reimbursement. This guide provides insights […]

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Medicare and ACA Open Enrollment for Health Clinics: What You Need to Know

ACA and Medicare Open Enrollment for Clinics

ACA and Medicare Open Enrollment for Clinics As a health clinic, understanding Medicare and Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment is crucial for helping your patients secure the healthcare coverage they need. By being familiar with key dates, eligibility criteria, and various plan options, your practice can effectively guide patients to the right coverage. Let’s

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Navigating the New Frontier of Rural Emergency Hospitals

Navigating the New Frontier of Rural Emergency Hospitals Rural healthcare is undergoing a transformation, thanks to recent changes in guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). On September 6th, 2024, CMS released revised guidance designed to assist hospitals that may be considering the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) enrollment and conversion process. This

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Documentation - Revenue Cycle Management's Achilles Heel

Documentation: Revenue Cycle Management’s Achilles Heel

Documentation: Revenue Cycle Management’s Achilles Heel In the world of healthcare, documentation is more than just paperwork; it’s the backbone of revenue cycle management (RCM). Without it, a healthcare system is like a car without fuel—unable to move forward. For billers, healthcare administrators, and compliance officers, effective documentation is crucial to maintaining a smooth and

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RCM Services Uncovered: Pros and Cons of Outsourcing

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is a critical process that stretches from a patient’s initial appointment to the final acceptance of payment by payors. But the challenges facing in-house RCM are  increasingly pronounced and drive a significant shift towards outsourcing. From grappling with heightened regulations, navigating financial pressures and inflation, to addressing cybersecurity threats, staffing shortages, rising

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Azalea Health’s Hospital EHR is now Certified for Antibiotic Use and Resistance (AUR) Reporting through the NHSN

Azalea Health’s Hospital EHR is now Certified for Antibiotic Use and Resistance (AUR) Reporting through the NHSN There is no mistaking the critical role technology plays in the healthcare industry, especially when it comes to ensuring patient safety and effective care management. In line with the mission to be at the forefront of technological innovation

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Denials Management Post Covid

Denials Management Post COVID Introduction to Denials Management The COVID19 pandemic brought forth a myriad of challenges for the healthcare industry. Telehealth exploded along with a litany of new reimbursement guidelines, procedures, codes, modifiers, claim and documentation requirements. Revenue Cycle professionals, while used to an ever changing industry were thrown into a fast moving whirlwind

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The Power of Automated Split Billing

Revolutionizing Medical Billing: The Power of Automated Split Billing​ In the complex landscape of healthcare billing, the demand for split billing, or split claims, is common, including in rural health clinics (RHCs), fertility treatment centers and clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers (ASC). Automated Split Billing vs Manual Manual splitting of claims can be time-consuming and

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Azalea Health Unveils Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Azalea Health Unveils Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Enhance Healthcare Workflows ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Azalea Health, a leading provider of fully-integrated cloud-based healthcare IT solutions and services, today announced its revolutionary approach to artificial intelligence (AI) designed to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and personalization of healthcare workflows while maintaining the highest standards for

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10 Reasons Why RCM for Fertility Clinics Is So Challenging

10 Reasons Why RCM for Fertility Clinics Is So Challenging Proper revenue cycle management (RCM) is critical to ensure consistent cash flow and financial stability for an organization. It can be difficult to manage across the healthcare industry, but it is particularly complicated for clinics that offer fertility services. Let’s look at ten reasons why

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