The ambulatory surgery center, at its core, is a convenient option for surgical care. However, the prior authorization (PA) processes often create obstacles. Requiring clinics to contact payers before delivering services or prescribing medications leads to delays in both timely patient care and reimbursements. This payer-centric system would work smoothly in an ideal…
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With the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) within medical practices, data conversion has been a key priority for physicians, transitioning all paper records to the EMR system. With free EMRs being offered by companies such as Practice Fusion, physicians assumed they were being offered a free-for-life EMR with data conversion options. However users of…
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The 33rd Annual No-nonsense Seminar is organized by the North Central Academy of Podiatric Medicine (NCAPM), and will be held from March 9-11, at the Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio. The mission of the NCAPM is to enhance professional and educational development of the podiatry profession through educational programs, professional development and scholarships for podiatry…
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Denied claims are a large source of lost revenue for many healthcare organizations. Yet, physician practices often lack the resources to process them in a timely fashion. It is important for claims to be submitted accurately and error-free the first time around, to avoid revenue cycle setbacks and ensure timely reimbursement. One way to accomplish…