by Medical Accounts Systems | Oct 15, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, medical revenue cycle
Though running a successful healthcare organization is a team effort, the responsibility of complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rests largely, if not entirely on the practicing physician. A HIPAA violation can carry hefty...
by Medical Accounts Systems | Oct 9, 2018 | health insurance collections, Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
Prior authorizations (also known as prior approvals) are utilized by payers for the purpose of controlling costs and making sure members are only receiving care that’s medically necessary. Part of the process involves requiring providers to acquire advance approval...
by Medical Accounts Systems | Oct 4, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, medical payment systems
As data breaches seemingly happen more often, it is vital to remain on top of the latest revisions and rules mandated by HIPAA and what its definition of data breach constitutes. One way to do this is by having a designated person responsible for training and...
by Medical Accounts Systems | Oct 1, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, hospital extended business office
Complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations while also maintaining policies and protecting health information is a tricky juggling act, but a recent case involving a medical provider shows how it can be done successfully....
by Medical Accounts Systems | Sep 27, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, medical debt collection
Here is an unfortunate, albeit possible scenario: a child celebrates his or her 18th birthday but gets into an accident. Because of strict Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy laws, the parent or guardian is potentially unable to make...
by Medical Accounts Systems | Sep 25, 2018 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, medical debt collection
Healthcare providers are always seeking solutions to ensure reimbursement remains steady amid stiff competition. By taking the time to analyze data, it is possible to boost revenue cycle performance and payer contracts, while ultimately keeping the bottom line at the...
