Billing and Collections

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.

David Tawes, M.A., regional inspector general at HHS-OIG, joins the show to discuss Medicare’s $15 billion skin substitute boom, fraud risks and how policymakers aim to curb abuse without limiting patient care.

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.

A Madaket Health report finds nearly half of insured Americans are putting off care — Millennials are most likely to go digital or pay out-of-pocket.

Consumer and patient protections are in two bills that have support of doctors in Congress.

How to shift compliance from an administrative burden to a competitive advantage.

How to maintain compliance when using credit card surcharges

Hidden fees, rising costs and inefficiencies could be cutting into your bottom line.

How small practices can turn claim denials into faster payments, smarter workflows and long-term financial stability.

Balancing the ledger and the mission with up-front payment solutions strengthens access and revenue.

AdvancedMD survey shows financial health is top of mind as practices eye payer renegotiations, service expansion and staffing boosts.

HHS has made changes, but lawmakers want prior auth procedures codified in law.

Health care providers can enhance patient satisfaction by adopting digital payment solutions and transparency, addressing consumer demands for convenience and clarity.

The secrets of evaluation and management coding success.

Hidden costs are draining your practice. Here’s where they are — and how to take control.

One in eight portal users over 50 report being billed for messaging their doctors, with Medicaid and private plans charging at similar rates.