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How loan supplies have changed throughout the pandemic and what physician practices should consider before applying
Loan supplies have been changing throughout the pandemic
Physician practice financial support during COVID-19
Financial support available for physician practices during COVID-19
5 etiquette tips for physicians and medical staff
Good manners may be the difference between a highly satisfied patient and a disgruntled, lawsuit-prone nightmare. Here are some tips.
Why the process of collection outreach matters
Well-documented processes, as well as a properly trained staff are critical for success
What to look for when hiring a collection agency for your practice
What practices should be looking for in collection agencies
Collection outreach: Your tone and confidence matters
The best approach for practices to use.
Optimizing Your Waiting Room Experience
Integrating technology into your waiting room experience can save time and increase patient satisfaction.
Freshen Up Your Practice Waiting Room
From reading material to wall color, keeping your reception area contemporary, clean, and comfortable is one more way to demonstrate that your medical skills are up to date.
How physician practices should approach collection outreach
A first-party and third-party approach can fit a particular practice’s needs
36 Guidelines to Evaluate a Practice Manager
Knowing how to evaluate a practice manager is vital to your success. Here are 36 specific guidelines that can be used.
Physicians should be trying to reign in balance billing
Why physicians should be trying to keep balance billing down
Ensuring a patient’s ability to pay for services
Patients need to know about the financial impact after a procedure
Ten reasons to be happy you’re a doctor
Spreading a little positivity your way
5 Ways to Improve Patient Experience in 2020
The better you can be for your patients, then the more patients you will have
Communicating coverage complications with patients
What anesthesiologists can do to communicate coverage complications to patients
9 team-building activities for your practice
Get your staff motivated to work hard and succeed with these great activities
Population-based payments to replace fee-for-service
Authors in a recent article published in JAMA Open suggest fee-for-service payments are too unstable and offer examples for its replacement.
7 things to consider when a physician goes part-time
If one of the physicians in your practice is switching to part-time status, numerous issues will have to be addressed first.
Financial performance metrics and goals for physicians
R1 measures roughly 39 metrics in the financial clearance process
7 steps to be a better medical office manager
There are a few things you can do to ensure that you don’t fall into the category of “lazy office manager”
Leveraging automation to achieve financial clearance
Automation can increase efficiency and adherence to the financial clearance process
Reducing medical practice embezzlement risk with cash controls
Front-desk embezzlement schemes are typically the result of loose collection protocols and minimal oversight. Don't be caught lacking
MGMA 2020: Becoming a future-ready leader through self-awareness
By building external and group self-awareness, a physician leader can better adapt to the quickly changing healthcare landscape
MGMA 2020: Using technology to manage capacity in the time of COVID-19
A poor capacity management system can lead to unrealized revenue, loss of patients, and increased physician burnout.
Steps for physicians to optimize financial clearance
Adhering to best practice points to optimize collections from insured patients is a constant necessity
Four building blocks for physician financial clearance
Dan Dooley, VP of Physician Services at R1 outlines four key components of building financial clearance
What financial clearance means for physician practices
What financial clearance means and the three core parts of the process in determining financial clearance.
Tips to gain patient referrals
Patient referrals can improve your work atmosphere as well as your bottom line. Here are some tips for gaining patient referrals
Adjusting to post-COVID19 revenue cycle management for physicians
Physician practices can adjust to post-COVID19 revenue cycle management practices
Top 4 tips for succession planning
Positioning yourself and your practice for a smooth transition takes time and thoughtful planning.
