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Medical practice staff member talks with patients while using tips to get patients to pay faster
Medical practice staff member talks with patients while using tips to get patients to pay faster
How independent practices can get patients to pay faster

Here are tips that independent practices and medical billing companies can use to make it easy for patients to review and pay what they owe.

Medical billing company owner shows medical practice owner how to speed up medical insurance payments
Medical billing company owner shows medical practice owner how to speed up medical insurance payments
10 tips medical billing companies can give to speed up insurance payments

Learn how to help your medical practice clients slash payment delays and denials with these 10 proven insurance verification strategies.

How to keep costs low when running a medical billing company
How to keep costs low when running a medical billing company
How to keep costs low when running a medical billing company

Margins are tight in the medical billing industry, but you can keep costs low with these actionable strategies.

revenue cycle management healthcare news for October 2024
revenue cycle management healthcare news for October 2024
Vital Signs: An October 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Navigate October’s essential revenue cycle updates — including telehealth provisions, EFT fees, and a closer look at the gender pay gap — so your practice stays on top of industry shifts.

Harris vs. Trump on healthcare plans
Harris vs. Trump on healthcare plans
Harris vs. Trump: An overview of proposed healthcare plans

Compare Harris’ and Trump’s healthcare plans: the ACA, prescription drug pricing, reproductive rights, Medicare and Medicaid, medical debt, and implications for healthcare providers.

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CMS quality reporting 2025
CMS quality reporting 2025
Understanding CMS proposals for healthcare quality reporting in 2025 and beyond

Quality reporting in healthcare continues to play an important role in helping providers improve patient outcomes and generate additional revenue.

ICD-10 codes for Halloween
ICD-10 codes for Halloween
25 spooky ICD-10 codes to watch out for this Halloween

Using the correct code for Halloween-related injuries is essential for a smooth reimbursement process.

How to celebrate Halloween at your medical practice
How to celebrate Halloween at your medical practice
Frightfully fun: 8 Halloween activities to boost patient engagement at your medical practice

Looking for fun Halloween activities for your practice? Try these strategies to engage your patients and community.

How to start a mental health private practice
How to start a mental health private practice
How to start a mental health private practice: A step-by-step guide

As a mental health professional, you’ve probably asked yourself, “How do I start a private practice?” Access key considerations and tips around establishing your own business.

Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024
Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024
What is the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, and how does it impact my practice?

If passed into law, the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 would secure COVID-era telemedicine flexibilities until the end of 2026.

Transitioning from a group to solo counseling practice
Transitioning from a group to solo counseling practice
Transitioning from a group to solo counseling practice

This unique mixture of counseling and entrepreneurship blends well for those who are adaptable, driven, and lifelong learners.

How to buy medical supplies, medicines, and vaccines
How to buy medical supplies, medicines, and vaccines
Optimizing costs: How to buy medical supplies, medicines, and vaccines

There’s an expensive way to equip your office — and there’s a budget-friendly way to equip your office.

Vital Signs September 2024
Vital Signs September 2024
Vital Signs: A September 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Stay ahead in revenue cycle management with the latest updates, challenges, and insights that can boost your practice’s financial health and efficiency.

how to encourage patients to get 2024-2025 vaccines
how to encourage patients to get 2024-2025 vaccines
How to encourage patients to get the new 2024–2025 COVID vaccines

Access practical strategies to encourage your patients to get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and protect your community from the latest variants this season.

The case for independent medical practices
The case for independent medical practices
The case for independent medical practices

Discover why starting an independent practice could be the most rewarding step in your medical career — and more achievable than you think.

older femme person listening to music in headphones
older femme person listening to music in headphones
Healing harmonies: Top music for mental health

People often listen to these artists and genres to support their mental health and well-being

vital signs august 2024
vital signs august 2024
Vital Signs: An August 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Don’t miss our August 2024 RCM roundup, covering key updates on Medicare procedures, prior authorizations, the No Surprises Act, and more.

hero image of person looking up health-related search terms
hero image of person looking up health-related search terms
Hidden threats in your health-related Google searches

Explore the hidden cyber risks in common health searches and learn how to protect yourself while seeking medical information online.

NP salary by state
NP salary by state
Nurse practitioner salaries: Highest and lowest paying states

Learn about the highest and lowest earning states for nurse practitioners — plus ways to increase your earnings as an NP.

nurse practitioner collaborative agreement
nurse practitioner collaborative agreement
Collaborative agreements for nurse practitioners: What you need to know

In the first edition of our compliance column “The Regulatory Review,” discover how practice agreements could impact the scope of medical care nurse practitioners provide.

Graphic depicting ICD-10 code changes for 2025
Graphic depicting ICD-10 code changes for 2025
CMS announces 2025 ICD-10-CM code changes: What medical practices need to know

Ensure your independent practice is prepared for accurate billing by making note of these ICD-10 code changes for 2025.

Virtual backgrounds for doctors
Virtual backgrounds for doctors
Free virtual backgrounds for doctors (plus how they impact patients)

Discover how the right virtual background can boost patient trust, comfort, and satisfaction during your telehealth appointments.

doctor holding hand of elderly patient
doctor holding hand of elderly patient
Appointment delays and wait times: A patient and doctor report

Learn the factors behind long waits for medical care and strategies to improve the appointment process.

How doctors can unplug while on vacation
How doctors can unplug while on vacation
Paid time off or pretend time off? How doctors can truly unplug while on vacation

Discover why many physicians struggle to fully disconnect during vacations and how this impacts their well-being and the overall healthcare system — along with practical solutions to truly unwind.

doctor pictured using calculate to calculate mental health services
doctor pictured using calculate to calculate mental health services
Mental healthcare costs, challenges, and consequences

Analyzing the true cost and accessibility of mental healthcare for Americans

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