Posts by Shannon Strange
RHC Billing 101 – Basics of Rural Health Center Services
Are you thinking about becoming and Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC)? Or would you like to know more about FQHC billing? If so, let us tell you the key things you need to know. What is an FQHC? FQHCs are community based organizations that were created in 1991. They provide primary and preventative care services…
Read MoreFQHC Billing 101
Are you thinking about becoming and Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC)? Or would you like to know more about FQHC billing? If so, let us tell you the key things you need to know. What is an FQHC? FQHCs are community based organizations that were created in 1991. They provide primary and preventative care…
Read MoreCommon Insurance Billing Mistakes
Most medical practice revenue is received by submitting “clean” claims successfully for insurance processing. Any mistake can cost you and your practice money. It is critical for a practices cash flow to minimize/eliminate those errors prior to submitting medical claims. Let’s explore some common errors and how to avoid them: Front Desk Mistakes Verifying Insurance…
Read MoreBenefits to Outsourcing Medical Billing
Have you been thinking about outsourcing your practices medical billing but do not know if it’s right for you? Medical Billing is a challenging job and making the decision to outsource your billing can be difficult. Many providers make the choice to outsource their medical billing to professional medical billing companies to help alleviate the…
Read MoreFQHC Billing 101
Are you thinking about becoming and Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC)? Or would you like to know more about the billing as an FQHC? If so, let us tell you the key things you need to know. What is an FQHC? FQHCs are community based organizations that were created in 1991. They provide primary…
Read MoreDo Your Fees Need a Checkup?
I was recently working with a new client and noticed something out of sorts – their collection percentage higher than usual. This made me delve deeper. I suspected that their billed charges were so low that they were probably receiving payments from some insurance carriers at or near 100% of what they charged — and…
Read MoreDoes Your Office Need a Makeover?
How long has it been since you walked through the front door at the office? Hmmm, that long? Try this tomorrow – walk through the front door and make notes of what you don’t like, starting from the outside. Is the landscaping in need of attention? Does the door look clean; is it in good…
Read MoreTo Schedule or Not to Schedule, That is the Question
Many offices struggle with balancing the clinical needs of patients, keeping staff happy and simply getting through the day. Bottom line: you are there for your patients. Period. Sally at the front desk knows to follow your scheduling template and to appoint patients where they fit best. Yet balancing patient needs while focusing on a…
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