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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 from Duke University

  • Master of Business Administration in healthcare management from The Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania

  • Doctor of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the Bloomberg School of Public Health of Johns Hopkins University

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calculating impact of reducing denials
Get insurance companies to pay you: Reduce denials

Access quick strategies to address the most common sources of non-payments as an independent practice.

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doctor analyzing clean claims in medical billing
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

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woman looking at invoice on computer
Getting paid in 2023: The front office’s importance for patient collections

Maintain a successful patient collections process with these tips for your front office staff.

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happy doctor looking at revenue cycle management kpis
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)

medical billing denials questions and answers
medical billing denials questions and answers
Your top medical billing denial management questions, answered

Learn how to overcome medical billing denials with this helpful guide

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice
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book of graphic on starting a medical billing company
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 expense, boost retention, create health cash flow, streamline compliance, and make it easier to optimize.

Medical billing industry outlook for 2023

The medical billing industry outlook for 2023 is positive, although increased competition and consolidation pose challenges.

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medical billing services
How much should I charge for medical billing services?

There are 3 methods you can use to charge for your medical billing services: percentage, per claim, and hourly.

Staying ahead of the curve
Staying ahead of the curve
Staying ahead of the curve: Medical billing industry trends to watch in 2023

Learn what the future holds for the medical billing industry in Tebra’s industry benchmark report.

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woman working on billing for her medical practice
How to improve medical billing accounts receivable (A/R) and manage denials

Lower your A/R to raise your bottom line with these tips.

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your healthcare practice