Billing and Collections

Medical billing software sits at the center of the modern revenue cycle, but the sticker price rarely reflects what practices actually pay.

Professionalizing the billing workforce could close critical gaps in fraud prevention and protect billions in health care spending.

Effective strategies to optimize billing workflows, reduce denials, and enhance revenue cycle management in physician practices.

Fixing the billing problem isn’t just about collecting more money. It’s about restoring trust and predictability to the business of care.

How reliable point of sale systems can enhance patient experience and operational efficiency in small medical practices, ensuring seamless service.

Practices using remote physiologic monitoring expanded care access without cutting visits for other patients.

Hidden fees, staff turnover and opaque contracts are quietly eating into your practice’s bottom line.

What doctors think about AI solutions for RCM

A new survey from Smarter Technologies and MedCity News shows hospitals and practices waiting months for payment, battling costly billing software and turning to AI for relief.

Physicians, medical student collaborate on a primer of problems and solutions.

Prior authorization remains one of the top pain points in health care, consuming hours of physician and staff time each week and delaying care for countless patients. This Medical Economics FAQ unpacks the most common questions physicians ask about prior authorization, its real costs, and what reforms may be on the horizon.

HHS Office of Inspector General is tracking the huge increase in spending, with a call to action for possible payment reform.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

From automation to analytics, physicians can use these strategies to reduce stress and sharpen efficiency.

Doug Marcey, CTO of Coronis Health, breaks down where AI fits into revenue cycle management — and why the right processes need to come first for automation to truly deliver results.

Sticker prices rarely tell the full story. Here’s what independent practices should know before investing in a billing platform.

Sara Pastoor, M.D., M.H.A., FAAFP, and Manisha Goud of Elation Health explain how practices can reclaim time, reduce overhead and deliver better care by fixing the behind-the-scenes systems that quietly drain revenue.

Older patients increasingly embrace digital payments for health care, highlighting the need for providers to enhance communication and accessibility of these tools.

CareCredit webinar explores strategies that can help health care teams be more comfortable having financial conversations with patients.

Analysis of more than 17,000 privately insured adults finds significant declines in out-of-pocket costs, but no relief from high premiums or medical debt.

Medallion says $43 million will go for development to streamline process.

Practical, proven billing improvements — from front-desk diligence to denial prevention — that keep cash flow steady and your revenue cycle running smoothly.