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Problems with Electronic Patient Eligibility Solutions and How to Overcome Them

Problems with Electronic Patient Eligibility Solutions and How to Overcome Them

Most practices have some sort of protocol for checking patient eligibility prior to appointments. While some still rely on manually checking patient eligibility via calling the insurance providers, few private practices can spare the man hours it take to verify coverage in this manner. For those who do maintain patient payment information in-house, there are a number of options. Most different modes of checking patient eligibility have their own benefits, as well as problems to overcome.

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How to Choose the Right Patient Eligibility Verification Processes for Your Practice

How to Choose the Right Patient Eligibility Verification Processes for Your Practice

If you thought that medical coding and billing used to be a complicated process, it’s likely only become more complicated since the recent transition to ICD-10. In addition to this change, the recent growth in the number of high-deductible and cost-sharing insurance plans, as well as the Affordable Care Act, have likely also had some sort of effect on your revenue cycle.

The solution to managing all of these recent changes? Patient eligibility verification.

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5 Tips for Improving the Efficiency of Your Practice’s Front Desk

5 Tips for Improving the Efficiency of Your Practice’s Front Desk

For most medical practices looking to improve their efficiency and the care they provide to their patients, there is always room for improvement. But many times, deciding where to start can be the most overwhelming part.

Oftentimes, medical practices turn first to their front desk or office, as this is where the patient begins their experience.

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