Billing and Collections

Study shows that health savings and flexible spending accounts may be driving up insurance premiums

Ignoring low-dollar claims and hoping they work out is not the answer. Instead, consider finding a partner that specializes in that collection, because those little claims add up.

Doctors, if you work with a rural hospital, here is a gameplan to embrace change or risk becoming unsustainable.

Expert advice for turning your back office staff into billing and collections all-stars.

Here are 10 methods to ensure your practice collects from patients with high-deductible health plans.

Many providers aren’t offering the online payment options patients increasingly prefer

A hands-on approach may be better for physicians to manage claims.

Investigation will focus on possible HIPAA violations

There are several technologies on the market today that are designed to prevent problematic claims from ever being submitted in the first place.

AMA examines how dominating metro areas has effects on patients and physicians.

Transparency and accessibility are keys to avoiding surprise charges and ensuring patient satisfaction

U.S. Department of Justice, health insurer announce agreement, five-year corporate integrity agreement.

Benefits include streamlined workflows, faster payer approvals, fewer claims denials

Survey also reveals preference for online payment options

Lower patient volume and challenges collecting payments can push practices to the brink

Assume a 50% collection rate times the average amount collected per year, per specialty.

Report examines claims submitted by primary care doctors, specialists, and APPs. How do the numbers add up?

Physicians could get paid more, sooner, when they make it easy for patients to pay their bills online.

It’s important to understand current challenges that physician practices are facing with patient collections.

HHS roadmap says some flexibilities won’t be affected, but AAFP wants assurances in policies to avoid disruptions for doctors, patients.

‘Winging it’ is not the right approach when providers integrate social determinants of health into care models.

Americans are changing how they use health care. Now is the time for primary care to rebuild relationships with them.

President, administration tout national record for health insurance coverage.

New rules have open comment periods now.

Gallup Poll finds ‘2022 a challenging year for many Americans.’

Leaders seek physician comments on rule proposals for electronic records, Medicare Advantage plans.

AMA, hospital group says payments aren’t keeping up with costs of doing business.

Researchers examine trends for adult women and men before COVID-19 pandemic.

During and after the COVID-19 public health emergency, expect vigilance by federal regulators.

Negotiate with knowledge and watch out for pitfalls with billing and side hustles.