Lisa Eramo, freelance healthcare writer

Lisa A. Eramo, BA, MA is a freelance writer specializing in health information management, medical coding, and regulatory topics. She began her healthcare career as a referral specialist for a well-known cancer center. Lisa went on to work for several years at a healthcare publishing company. She regularly contributes to healthcare publications, websites, and blogs, including the AHIMA Journal. Her focus areas are medical coding, and ICD-10 in particular, clinical documentation improvement, and healthcare quality/efficiency.

twitterlinkedInhomepage
  • Bachelor's degree, creative writing, Hamilton College

  • Master's degree, journalism, Northeastern University

Latest in Lisa Eramo, freelance healthcare writer

what is revenue cycle in healthcare
what is revenue cycle in healthcare
RCM: The ultimate guide to healthcare revenue cycle management

Learn about RCM, including what it is, what it involves, and how to improve it for practice success.

Physician discusses GLP-1 medication with patient to increase medical practice revenue
Physician discusses GLP-1 medication with patient to increase medical practice revenue
7 strategies to boost medical practice revenue by leveraging patient interest in GLP-1 medications

Discover 7 ways to increase your practice revenue by capitalizing on the growing demand for GLP-1 medications, from telehealth to billable services.

Physician works on laptop and clipboard reading about medical billing upcoding
Physician works on laptop and clipboard reading about medical billing upcoding
Top 5 medical billing upcoding risks practices overlook (and how to stay compliant)

Protect your practice from costly audits by learning the top 5 medical billing upcoding risks and the compliance strategies to stay ahead of them.

Physician reads March 2026 RCM healthcare news on computer
Physician reads March 2026 RCM healthcare news on computer
Vital Signs: A March 2026 RCM healthcare news wrap-up

Stay ahead of the trends reshaping RCM in 2026 — claim denials, AI adoption, prior auth fees, and what they mean for your practice’s revenue.

Physician speaks to patient via Telehealth as part of Medicare policy changes 2026
Physician speaks to patient via Telehealth as part of Medicare policy changes 2026
Key Medicare policy changes practices should prepare for in 2026

Here’s how 2026 Medicare changes to physician payments, telehealth, MIPS, and audits will impact your practice, and what you can do to protect your revenue.

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice
A female doctor and an older male patient sit on a couch, reviewing AI healthcare information on a tablet together.
A female doctor and an older male patient sit on a couch, reviewing AI healthcare information on a tablet together.
Your patients are using ChatGPT in healthcare. What can, and should, you do?

As a large percentage of patients turn to AI chatbots for health advice, physicians must navigate how to keep them safe.

Physician reads February 2026 healthcare RCM news on computer
Physician reads February 2026 healthcare RCM news on computer
Vital Signs: A February 2026 RCM healthcare news wrap-up

Stay ahead of the changes reshaping healthcare revenue: from telehealth extensions and MA prior auth surges to AI payment gaps affecting your bottom line.

Graphic depicting a CEO mindset as an independent healthcare provider
Graphic depicting a CEO mindset as an independent healthcare provider
Why it’s time to adopt a CEO mindset — and how to do it

“It is now becoming very evident that any medical provider needs some general knowledge on how to own and operate a business.”

medical practice staff reducing RCM backlogs
medical practice staff reducing RCM backlogs
Even with favorable payer contracts, you can still lose money: Addressing revenue cycle backlogs

We discuss issues that commonly lead to revenue cycle backlogs and ways to prevent backlogs from occurring.

Independent practice physician and billing company owner discuss January 2026 RCM healthcare news
Independent practice physician and billing company owner discuss January 2026 RCM healthcare news
Vital Signs: A January 2026 RCM healthcare news wrap-up

Access essential RCM updates, from new payer policies and telehealth uncertainty to AI adoption and Medicare Advantage complaint tools.

Physician prepares at computer for the CMS ambulatory specialty model
Physician prepares at computer for the CMS ambulatory specialty model
How to prepare your practice for the CMS ambulatory specialty model

To protect your revenue, you need to understand how the model works and how to prepare now.

Medical biller works near computer, exemplifying a high-performance culture in a billing company
Medical biller works near computer, exemplifying a high-performance culture in a billing company
Creating a high-performance culture to elevate your remote medical billing company workforce

Addressing signs of poor workplace culture is straightforward if you act early.

AI in medical coding and billing: Ask these questions before trusting AI vendors

Before you bring AI capabilities into your medical billing and coding processes, consider these key points.

Three healthcare professionals stand together reviewing information on a tablet near a large window, smiling as they collaborate.
Three healthcare professionals stand together reviewing information on a tablet near a large window, smiling as they collaborate.
Increasing patient portal use in your medical practice: 7 strategies that work

Increase patient portal use with these 7 strategies and free checklist.

doctor researching Medicare for independent practices
doctor researching Medicare for independent practices
Pros and cons of Medicare for independent practices

Is it worth participating in Medicare as an independent practice? Here’s a look at what you need to know before making your decision.

Physician shows patient survey on tablet to measure patient engagement
Physician shows patient survey on tablet to measure patient engagement
5 KPIs to help measure patient engagement in your practice

Wondering how to measure patient engagement? Here are 5 KPIs that reveal the efficacy of your efforts.

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

Explore this month’s top RCM news, including wRVUs, EHR documentation burdens, the impact of LLMs, and more.

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.

may 2025 RCM news
may 2025 RCM news
Vital Signs: A May 2025 RCM healthcare news wrap-up

The latest on potential Medicaid cuts, evolving telehealth policies, upcoding across outpatient settings, and more.

Physicians reads March revenue cycle management healthcare news on computer
Physicians reads March revenue cycle management healthcare news on computer
Vital Signs: A March 2025 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

These essential RCM updates cover extended telehealth benefits, potential Medicaid cuts, AI in healthcare, and compliance insights.

Person uses calculator after reading June 2025 revenue cycle management healthcare news
Person uses calculator after reading June 2025 revenue cycle management healthcare news
Vital Signs: A June 2025 RCM healthcare news wrap-up

Stay ahead of Medicare cuts, enhanced MA audits, telehealth compliance risks, and payment friction trends impacting medical practices in 2025.

January 2025 RCM news
January 2025 RCM news
Vital Signs: A January 2025 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Get January 2025 revenue cycle management news, from what the political landscape means to proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates.

Medical billing professional reads about February 2025 revenue cycle management news
Medical billing professional reads about February 2025 revenue cycle management news
Vital Signs: A February 2025 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

Stay ahead with our top 9 RCM updates affecting your practice, including Medicare Advantage changes, AI news, telehealth coding, and more.

vital signs feb 2024
vital signs feb 2024
Vital Signs: February 2024’s wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news

February 2024’s RCM wrap-up includes updates around the availability of procedure volume data on Medicare.gov, strategies to combat physician burnout through note bloat reduction, and why the industry is on high cybersecurity alert.

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.

of 4 pages
Older Posts
Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice

Stay Ahead with Expert Healthcare & Billing Insights

Get the latest industry updates, financial tips, and expert strategies — delivered straight to your inbox.