
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.
Bachelor's degree, creative writing, Hamilton College
Master's degree, journalism, Northeastern University
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Vital Signs: A monthly wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news you need
A summary of October RCM news
Vital Signs: A May 2024 wrap-up of revenue cycle management healthcare news
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Learn how CMS’s new advanced primary care management codes for 2025 can boost revenue — and get implementation steps for APCM services.
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A quick guide for physician practices to the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule and calendar year billing updates.
Leveraging medical record documentation for medical coding accuracy and revenue integrity
Improving the accuracy and completeness of healthcare documentation is vital. Here are tips on exactly how to improve your documentation.
Improve your medical billing workflow: Best practices to reduce rework
Understand the billing process to reduce the operational and financial burden of reworking claims.
Boost financial health with 2025 and 2026 coding updates: ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS
Learn about critical medical coding updates for 2025 — including 252 new ICD-10 codes and 270 new CPT codes — to boost your practice’s or billing company’s revenue and compliance.
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Learn why CPT 99214 led Medicare improper payments in 2023 — and discover 5 essential steps to ensure compliant documentation and proper reimbursement.
What are the benefits of using an integrated EHR and billing system?
Here’s how integrated health medical billing software can reduce your administrative burden, boost revenue, and improve patient care in one solution.
Navigating healthcare payer challenges in 2026: Proven proactive strategies for success
Learn how to protect your revenue in 2026 as payers deploy AI to deny claims faster — plus actionable strategies to stay ahead.
How to use AI in medical coding and billing without violating HIPAA
Learn how to safely implement AI in your medical coding and billing workflows while staying HIPAA-compliant and protecting patient data.
Why preventive services still trigger denials and what you can do about it
We share why preventive services may signal denials, and what practices can do to mitigate risk.
Vital Signs: A December 2025 RCM healthcare news wrap-up
Stay on top of legislative developments, healthcare AI, efficiency hacks, and more.
Moving from volume to value: The new standard for medical billing partners (+ roadmap template)
To stay competitive and profitable long-term, billing companies must evolve by moving from volume- to value-based medical billing.
8 ways medical practices can move the needle on rising healthcare costs (+ free assessment tool)
While medical practices cannot solve complex macroeconomic challenges alone, they play a significant role.
10 tips to maximize cash flow for your medical billing business
Access 10 proven strategies to optimize cash flow for your billing company — from smarter pricing to automation solutions.
Top features to look for in a medical billing platform
Discover essential medical billing software features that streamline your workflow, reduce claim denials, and boost your practice’s revenue.
How to prevent scope creep, promote revenue integrity: Follow incident-to billing rules
Learn why it’s important for medical practices to follow incident-to billing rules, and how it can prevent scope creep.
Vital Signs: A November 2025 RCM healthcare news wrap-up
Stay on top of fee schedule changes, Medicare telehealth extensions, burnout, and more.
9 ways medical billing company owners can safeguard their business during economic downturns
Discover 9 proven strategies to protect your medical billing business from economic uncertainty and emerge stronger than your competitors.
2026 E/M code updates: What you need to know
Learn about 2026 evaluation and management (E/M) coding updates, along with documentation and workflow tips.
Vital Signs: An October 2025 RCM healthcare news wrap-up
Tackle ACA uncertainty, telehealth claim holds, and payer downcoding with insights from October’s most critical RCM news for practices and billing companies.
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By promoting health insurance financial literacy, practices can directly improve RCM performance.
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Enhance patient care and engagement, increase revenue, and improve quality metrics with combined visits.
Vital Signs: A July 2025 RCM healthcare news wrap-up
Navigate July 2025 RCM healthcare news: proposed Medicare payment increases, ACA changes, and prior authorization updates you need to know for your practice or billing company.
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