Lisa Eramo, freelance healthcare writer

Stay ahead with essential July revenue cycle management updates. Discover new revenue opportunities from the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and learn about updates on MIPS score previews, information blocking penalties, and loan repayment programs for physicians.

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

This month’s ‘Vital Signs’ covers cyberattack difficulties, RPM code discussions, and significant telehealth coverage expansions

Stay updated on the latest trends and challenges in revenue cycle management with this comprehensive roundup, which covers new billing codes, perceptions of AI in healthcare, Change Healthcare cyberattack recovery, and more. Discover insights that can help improve billing practices, enhance patient care, and support financial health in your medical practice.

Will artificial intelligence replace robotic process automation (RPA)? Here’s what medical practices and RCM staff need to know to stay profitable.

This March 2024 RCM roundup highlights the ongoing recovery from the Change Healthcare outage, along with other key news such as Medicare payments reform, the role of private equity in practice acquisitions, the integration of AI tools by doctors, a new CMS primary care payment model, and a projected physician shortage.

You can submit data from performance year 2023 between now and April 15, 2024. Missing the deadline could equate to reductions in reimbursements.

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.

This January 2024 RCM wrap-up includes what you need to know about new Medicare revenue opportunities, a new rule for prior authorizations, and more.

Learn about critical medical coding updates for 2025 — including 252 new ICD-10 codes and 270 new CPT codes — to boost your practice’s revenue and compliance.

This December 2023 RCM wrap-up includes compliance updates, preparations for new codes, and fee schedule changes.

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

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.

A summary of November RCM news

Performing an internal HCC audit helps physicians identify compliance risks before payers do. Here are steps to help practices get started.

Wondering how to measure patient engagement? Here are 5 key performance indicators you can use to measure the efficacy of your efforts.

Improving the accuracy and completeness of healthcare documentation is vital. Here are tips on exactly how to improve your documentation.

A summary of October RCM news

With the year winding down, now is a good time for healthcare practices and billing companies (on behalf of their clients) to ensure compliance with billing code changes that took effect October 1, 2023, and prepare for changes that become effective January 1, 2024. Discover what’s new for evaluation and management (E/M) codes and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes that could affect your medical practice.

Patients want more attention and time from physicians, yet many physicians are struggling to hire and retain enough staff to keep their doors open while also maintaining a work-life balance. Concierge medicine is one potential solution, but there are legal questions to consider.

Mastering pre-op coding is crucial. Here are 5 key practices, from patient clearance to ICD-10-CM codes, to ensure accurate billing and avoid denials.

A summary of September RCM news as well as regulations that take effect October 1, 2023

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