As you’re coming down from all of the Halloween hoopla, “scary” may be the last word you want to hear. But the results of the recently completed ICD-10 test pilot program are just that. Speaking before hundreds of attendees at
Think of all the payer contracts your practice has to manage. Although they cover many of the same procedures, each payer contract contains a unique set of rules and terminology that affect your practice’s financial well-being. Because there are so
Today’s physicians are working in an increasingly challenging environment. Ever-changing government regulations, lackluster technology solutions and decreasing reimbursements all threaten practice success. In response, we’ve compiled a list of the top five physician resources that CareCloud and our sister site,
Searching for medical office space can be overwhelming. Simply put, it’s a really big decision because the space you choose will affect everything from your daily commute to your patient base. That’s why it’s important to be ultra-meticulous when
Even if your A/R department is running smoothly right now, it’s important to assess the process from time to time to ensure your cash flow continues to thrive. We suggest using the following three medical A/R cleanup tips to help
Physicians are already busy, but with the impending implementation of the Affordable Care Act, they’re about to get a whole lot busier. According to Harvard University research, there could be as many as 22.4 million new patients flooding the market
With financial difficulties and regulatory changes leading to the consolidation of medical practices across the country, it’s become increasingly difficult for private practices to compete against the multitude of services offered by large provider groups. Unfortunately, joining such groups can
The physician-patient relationship receives a fair amount of attention, particularly with Meaningful Use Stage 2 and its patient engagement requirements fast approaching. However, payer-provider relations can be just as important to your practice’s viability. Forming fruitful relationships with the companies
On Power Your Practice, we spend so much time discussing what doctors can do to prevent medical fraud that we never really focus on what your patients should be doing to protect their health information. Today, we rectify this with
Of course, not wanting to offend your patients shouldn’t stop you from doing everything you can to collect on delinquent accounts. You just need to approach the situation in a way that isn’t going to damage the relationships you worked
