Medical Economics

JUNE 25, 2025

Enter into this climate two emerging payment approaches that are gaining traction: the pay‑first model, which collects copays, deductibles and any postvisit balances up front, and the direct primary care (DPC) model, which replaces fee‑for‑service billing with a flat subscription fee for primary care services.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By streamlining this process, providers can reduce administrative burdens, focus on patient care, and achieve faster reimbursements. Automated systems ensure compliance by following industry standards and HIPAA regulations throughout the claims process. Corrects discrepancies in billing or coding automatically.

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Arkenea

JUNE 20, 2025

Essentially, EHR RCM signifies the integration of billing processes with clinical operations, leading to the improvement of financial performance while ensuring the delivery of optimal patient care. Additionally, EHR RCM can also enhance patient satisfaction.

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Arkenea

JUNE 23, 2025

Let’s explore how forward thinking healthcare organizations are already leveraging this technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency. However, success requires careful planning, expert guidance, and commitment to best practices.

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Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

Advancing these efforts, the BPCI Advanced model introduces a consolidated retrospective payment system that addresses services within a 90-day period following discharge or outpatient procedures. It enhances coordination between providers while motivating them toward comprehensive management strategies focused on complete patient care.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. Neil Baum, MD Successful practices do not follow others; rather, they make their own paths and follow their own pathways and agendas.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 14, 2025

With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to patient care, ​Phlebotomy plus Walnut Creek has become a ‍leading provider in the region, offering extensive solutions for both healthcare professionals and patients alike. Wear comfortable clothing with sleeves that ⁣can easily roll up.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Applications of automation span everything from medical billing and administrative processes to enhancing patient care through clinical decision support and real-time analytics. Some benefits of automation in healthcare include: Improving patient scheduling and lessening the load of clerical work. Reducing no-shows.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

It streamlines administrative tasks, offering tools to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Clinicians and facilities need better, more consistent ways to access patient information, communicate proactively, and keep patients up to date. In the U.S.,

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Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2021

” Across all plans, consumers’ Net Promoter Scores (NPS) have increased year over year since 2019 when they hit a low of 11, now up 7 points in 2021 to 18. Consumers’ satisfaction with both health plan websites and information and communication. The post Telehealth Bolsters Patient Satisfaction (J.D.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 27, 2024

As a Dental Administrative Assistant, your role ensures every clinic patient has an excellent customer service experience. In addition to properly preparing for upcoming patient visits, you must effectively follow up with patients after their appointments.

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

One effective way is to earn high patient satisfaction scores that demonstrate value to customers seeking a trusted healthcare partner. But gaining patient trust isn’t the only benefit of high patient satisfaction scores. According to the program, hospitals with higher HCAHPS scores earn higher reimbursements.

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Northwest Career College

JULY 27, 2024

Patient satisfaction, survival, and well-being are among the most critical factors in healthcare. These factors all contribute positively to patient satisfaction. These factors all contribute positively to patient satisfaction. Staff are trained to communicate with patients effectively and empathetically.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Denied claims, follow-ups on unpaid claims, and inefficient billing practices can all contribute to financial setbacks for your practice. If claims are not addressed, the average cost to rework a claim is $25.20, which quickly adds up. This can exacerbate operational costs and restrain staff bandwidth.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

However, Practice Optimization takes a holistic approach, addressing operational efficiency, staff productivity, and patient satisfaction. It goes beyond financial considerations and includes workflow management, staff productivity, and patient engagement. Feel free to reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Practice Builders

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The calculation of patient satisfaction involves gathering feedback from patients and gauging their perceptions and feelings about their healthcare experience. Patient experience surveys serve as a valuable tool to collect this information, providing insights into the overall satisfaction levels of patients.

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Valant

MAY 30, 2024

By understanding the pros and cons of each decision, practitioners can make the choices that allow them to focus on delivering quality patient care and setting their practice up for success. Overall, these four functions directly impact practice profitability, staff morale, and patient satisfaction.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. Regularly updating patient records is equally essential, as it helps prevent billing errors and delays.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Time and resource efficiency The enrollment process involves extensive paperwork, follow-ups with insurance companies, and meticulous attention to detail. Therefore, counting on a trustful partner frees your in-house staff to focus on patient care and other essential duties. Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

The following article is a summary of some of the key points of this episode. Careful consideration is essential to ensure AI benefits, not hinders, patient care. We must be very thoughtful, and consider on behalf of the patients, is this going to do harm? Some quotes have been slightly edited for brevity.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As mental health demand continues to grow exponentially , it is equally important for mental health providers to optimize their billing practices to ensure fair and timely reimbursements, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality patient care. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

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EvidenceCare

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Damon Broyles of Mercy Technology Services for an episode of The Better Care Podcast , and throughout this interview it became evident that numerous innovations are shaping the future of the industry. Telehealth and virtual care continue to gain momentum, with health systems investing in telehealth infrastructure.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Horizontal violence is particularly problematic in nursing because of the high-stress, fast-paced work environments where teamwork and clear communication are crucial for patient care. Horizontal violence undermines these factors, leading to burnout, turnover, and a decline in care quality. What is horizontal violence?

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Guideway Care

APRIL 9, 2024

While the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey is a significant tool in measuring patient satisfaction, it represents a single aspect of the overall patient experience. This is possible by integrating HCAHPS findings with broader patient experience information.

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Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Transitional care management (TCM) plays a critical role in reducing hospital readmissions by ensuring patients receive proper care and support as they transition from the hospital to home. By focusing on follow-up care, medication management, and patient education, TCM addresses the primary factors leading to readmissions.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It can help you highlight your strengths and show patients what you already do well. Here are five benefits you can enjoy from insights provided by patients: Improved patient satisfaction:  Regular feedback helps you find and solve problems in your practice. These fixes can lead to higher patient satisfaction.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

By working to bolster DEI efforts, healthcare organizations have a unique opportunity to improve the lives of those providing and receiving care. The following strategies are key factors to consider as healthcare organizations approach DEI efforts. Additional courses can also be included and scheduled for follow-up training as needed.

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Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

In todays competitive healthcare environment, providing an exceptional patient experience isnt just a nice-to-have, its a necessity. From improving patient satisfaction to enhancing loyalty and even driving operational efficiency, patient experience is a key factor that can set healthcare providers apart.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

They are often the unsung heroes of dental care, performing a wide range of duties that are essential for the efficient functioning of a dental practice. Their responsibilities extend beyond assisting dentists during procedures; they also manage administrative tasks, patient care, and ensure the office complies with health regulations.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care. An EHR system tailored to the needs of behavioral health practices can help streamline operations as well as enhance patient satisfaction.

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Top Practices

JUNE 27, 2023

To have a highly successful medical practice you need to design and implement efficient systems that streamline operations, improve quality patient care, staff environment, minimize conflict, and stress, and increase productivity and profit. They need to be able to clearly communicate these to their patients when asked.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

APRIL 25, 2022

Prior to the pandemic a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid pilot study yielded positive results with respect to hospital readmission rates and follow-up emergency department visits. The ACHAH model appears to be a feasible alternative to traditional inpatient acute care that can improve quality of care and patient satisfaction.

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Medical Advantage

JUNE 14, 2024

How Value-Based Care is Transforming the Patient Experience In the not-so-distant past, patients held a passive role in healthcare submissively following the lead of providers and sharing minimal information. This can also promote increased job satisfaction.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Convenient online scheduling : athenaCommunicator allows patients to book appointments online 24/7. This can reduce the office staff’s call volume and improve patient satisfaction by providing an on-demand and easy-to-use scheduling system.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 10, 2023

When your practice is understaffed, it can lead to increased stress, decreased efficiency, and compromised patient care. Training your staff can help your practice improve cash flow, reduce errors, enhance patient satisfaction, and develop a great brand image. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Eroding profitability hinders a practice’s ability to invest in growth or quality patient care.

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