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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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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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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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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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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.

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Physicians see AI as a tool — and a threat

Medical Economics

There’s a trend of both growing adoption and deep ambivalence about AI’s expanding footprint in health care. Yet only 28% said they feel prepared to fully leverage the tools while safeguarding patients from potential harm. 40% believed AI could improve billing accuracy and treatment planning. 65: Patient autonomy with Jeffrey A.