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How to Capture Charges for Faster, More Accurate Reimbursement
The process that physicians, other healthcare providers, and medical office staff use to record information about services provided. Once recorded, this information is translated into …
How to Improve Patient Portal Engagement
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, the patient portal has become an even more important tool for ambulatory practices to connect with patients. Yet, …
2021 Heathcare Trends
Introduction Throughout 2020, the NextGen Advisors conducted interviews and facilitated discussions amongst healthcare leaders working in ambulatory practice across the U.S. As is traditional at …
How to Make Sure Your Claim Isn’t Denied by Your Clearinghouse
What is a Claims Clearinghouse? A claims clearinghouse acts as an intermediary between your practice and third-party payers. The 837 file you generated during claims …
How to Lessen the Prior Authorization Burden
Despite years of complaints from doctors and patients, prior authorizations remain among the most vexing problems facing primary care practices. In the latest Medical Economics …
How Much is Your Practice Worth?
Physicians who have spent most of their working life building a practice often have no clue how much their business is worth. This lack of …