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January 15, 2025
Revenue Optimization 8 min read

10 Proven Strategies to Reduce Medical Claim Denials in 2025

Claim denials cost healthcare practices billions annually. Learn the most effective strategies to prevent denials before they happen, including documentation best practices, eligibility verification protocols, and coding accuracy improvements.

Author
Sarah Johnson, CPC
Senior Medical Coding Specialist
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Compliance
January 10, 2025 6 min read

2025 Medicare Reimbursement Changes: What Practices Need to Know

CMS has announced significant updates to Medicare reimbursement rates and billing requirements for 2025. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what changed and how to prepare your practice.

Author
Michael Chen, MBA
Revenue Cycle Director
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Technology
January 5, 2025 7 min read

AI in Medical Billing: Separating Hype from Reality

Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize medical billing, but what's actually working today? We examine real-world applications, ROI data, and implementation considerations.

Author
Emily Rodriguez
Healthcare IT Consultant
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Best Practices
December 28, 2024 5 min read

Optimizing Patient Payment Collections: A Complete Guide

With patient responsibility reaching all-time highs, collecting from patients is more challenging than ever. Learn proven strategies to improve collection rates while maintaining positive patient relationships.

Author
David Thompson
Patient Financial Services Manager
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Hospital Doctor Using Spreadsheet For Billing Codes On Desktop
Coding
December 20, 2024 9 min read

Common ICD-10 Coding Errors and How to Avoid Them

Incorrect ICD-10 coding is one of the leading causes of claim denials. We break down the most frequent coding mistakes across different specialties and provide actionable prevention strategies.

Author
Jennifer Lee, CCS
Certified Coding Specialist
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Patient Experience
December 15, 2024 6 min read

Insurance Verification: Why It's Your First Line of Defense

Proper insurance verification before services prevents 60% of denials. Learn the step-by-step process for thorough eligibility verification and what information you must collect upfront.

Author
Amanda Martinez
Patient Access Coordinator
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Revenue Analytics
Analytics
December 10, 2024 7 min read

Key Performance Indicators Every Practice Should Track

You can't manage what you don't measure. Discover the essential revenue cycle KPIs that provide actionable insights into your practice's financial health and operational efficiency.

Author
Robert Anderson, CPA
Healthcare Financial Analyst
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