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The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

Billing often becomes one of the biggest administrative burdens for solo and small behavioral health practices. Behavioral health providers managing both clinical care and business operations face unique challenges: complex prior authorization requirements, extensive documentation standards, and insurance coverage barriers.

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7 ways to cut overhead without cutting staff

Physicians Practice

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article Discover effective strategies to reduce overhead costs in medical practices without layoffs, enhancing staff morale and improving patient care. Rent, supplies and payroll devour well over half of every medical practice’s budget, and each line item is getting fatter.

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Combat ED Denials and Burnout Through Smarter Documentation and Coding

Health Prime

In the emergency department (ED), denials and underpayments aren’t just billing issues – they’re operational threats that affect the entire healthcare ecosystem. Current industry data shows ED denial rates average 15–20%, with coding and documentation errors accounting for a significant portion of the denials.

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Basics of Medical Documentation: What Aspiring Medical Billers and Coders Need to Know

Northwest Career College

Accurate documentation is essential for medical billing and coding, but many beginners struggle to understand the technical terms and guidelines. Without accurate medical documentation, insurance claims can be delayed or denied, frustrating patients and physicians. What is Medical Documentation?

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Preparing for CERT Audits and Practicing Compliant Documentation

EvidenceCare

This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. This section delves into the specific criteria and expectations set by CERT audits, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

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Five Common Billing Challenges Faced by Medical Practices and How to Address Them   

Health Prime

Medical billing is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of practice management in the dynamic healthcare landscape, where the primary focus is on providing quality patient care. Common medical billing challenges and solutions 1. Further, the continuously changing regulatory environment complicates the issue of compliance.

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How to Embrace AI as Your Clinical Assistant

Valant

Many therapists use AI transcription services during sessions instead of documenting sessions by hand. Clinical documentation is a particularly important application of AI technology because documentation so often contributes to provider burnout. Improved work-life balance. More comprehensive notes.