Revenue Cycle Metrics That Matter for Smaller Practices
If you run a small medical or dental practice, keeping the lights on means more than just seeing patients — it means making sure the money you bill actually comes in reliably and quickly. That’s where the revenue cycle comes in: from registration to payment, every step matters. But with limited staff and resources, smaller […]
How a Shortage of Medical Billing Staff Disrupts RCM for Hospitals
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is the lifeline of every hospital and healthcare system. It’s the process that ensures services provided to patients are properly billed, claims are submitted on time, and payments are collected without delay. But what happens when there aren’t enough hands on deck? A shortage of medical billing staff can quietly and […]
How Poor Communication Hurts Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and How to Fix It
When communication fails in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), it leads to lost revenue, denied claims, and unhappy staff and patients. U.S. hospitals lose an estimated $12 billion each year due to delays, duplicate work, and missed handoffs—all caused by poor communication. For healthcare providers and RCM teams, these breakdowns aren’t just annoying—they hurt the bottom […]
Why AR Follow-Up is the Lifeline of Medical Billing—and What Happens When You Ignore It
In the world of U.S. healthcare, collecting payments isn’t always as simple as sending a bill and waiting for a check. Behind every dollar collected is a process called AR Follow-Up in medical billing—and it’s the lifeline of any medical practice’s financial health. Yet many providers don’t realize just how critical this step is until […]
Delayed Claim Submission: Causes, Impacts, and Prevention Strategies
In the world of medical billing, timing is everything. Delayed claim submission occurs when a healthcare provider waits too long to send an insurance claim for reimbursement after services are provided. These claim delays – also termed late medical claims or submission delays – can quietly undermine a practice’s financial health. When claims aren’t submitted […]