Elizabeth Woodcock
Dr. Elizabeth Woodcock is the founder and principal of Atlanta-based Woodcock & Associates. She has focused on medical practice operations and revenue cycle management for more than 25 years. She has led educational sessions for a multitude of national professional associations and specialty societies, and consulted for a diverse range of clients.
Bachelor of Arts, Duke University
Master of Business Administration, healthcare management, The Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Public Health, health policy and management, the Bloomberg School of Public Health of Johns Hopkins University
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Here’s what you need to know about risk adjustment data validation (RADV), the RADV final rule, and how they will affect your practice.
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Looking to outsource medical billing? Read our complete guide to outsourced billing services to determine if it’s right for your practice.
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Sample letter for appealing a health insurance claim denial
The often labor-intensive process of reworking a denied claim and compiling additional documentation can deter practices from submitting an appeal.
The new RCM: Going beyond billing and revenue cycle collections
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is far more than the mechanics of billing and collections. Here are opportunities to improve your practice’s revenue.
6 tips for marketing your billing company to mental health practices
Due to increased demand, many mental health practices may be open to having a billing company assist them. Here are tips to market to them.
How to get paid more and faster by improving your medical billing process
By following best practices for medical billing, you can reach your profit potential.
What independent practices need to know about RVUs
Here’s why independent physicians should pay attention to RVUs and how RVU data can help practices to set competitive prices, grow their practice, and more.
How to reduce medical billing underpayments
Learn how to improve your practice’s payment tracking and management.
How to create incentive plans that inspire medical billers
Access these 10 tips to craft incentives your billers want — that also align with your budget.
Why to consider medical claims software for your new practice
Can billing software do what your staff can’t? Here’s why investing in it is a good business decision.
Tips for getting paid faster with electronic claims submission
Submitting clean claims on time is essential to revenue cycle management. Electronic claims submission can help — and get you paid faster.
A guide to medical billing automation and revenue cycle management for your independent practice
Streamline your billing process and claims management to reduce claim denials, minimize reimbursement delays, and shorten payment cycles.
Get insurance companies to pay you: Reduce denials
Access quick strategies to address the most common sources of non-payments as an independent practice.
Clean medical claims: What you need to know for increased revenue
It’s not enough to just be proficient at submitting clean claims. Get the latest trends in medical claims submission from a medical industry expert
Getting paid in 2024: The front office’s importance for patient collections
Maintain a successful patient collections process with these tips for your front office staff.
Key performance indicators for the revenue cycle
Master the complexities of medical billing. Learn how to evaluate medical billing specialist performance and optimize your revenue cycle through key performance indicators (KPIs).
Your top medical billing denial management questions, answered
Learn how to overcome medical billing denials with this helpful guide
How to start a medical billing company
With a positive industry outlook, you can start and grow a medical billing company by following these simple steps.
5 benefits of robotic process automation in medical billing
Robotic automation in medical billing can reduce expenses, boost retention, create healthy cash flow, streamline compliance, and more.
What is the medical billing industry outlook?
The medical billing industry outlook is positive, although increased competition and consolidation pose challenges.
How much should I charge for medical billing services?
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