If you missed my webinar earlier this month ("Tips for Choosing and Managing Outsourced RCM"), a recording is available on YouTube -- courtesy of the host, 4MedApproved, and the generous sponsor, Care360.
Considering outsourcing your medical billing? Not sure you know all you need to know to choose wisely? This upcoming free webinar will help you refine your screening strategy as you look for the perfect billing partner, and prepare to set a productive relationship. Some of the topics we'll hit on: why technology matters; what's the best type of service (small, large, local, national); what to look for in contracts; and other important decision elements. This webinar is free -- sponsored by Care360. It's happening September 20, 2016 at 9AM Pacific. To sign up,visit: http://page.care360.questdiagnostics.com/K0000GJ00Il94na0003G0P0 For more information on choosing your next (or first) medical billing service, check out my ebook "Get the Best from Your Medical Billing Service." A new edition (with 40% new content) was released just this week.
This amusing television ad from Cigna is bound to attract a bit of attention from fans of Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, House, ER, and MASH. It's cute. If you recognize any of these tv docs, you'll likely enjoy it. And it has a message that can help patients get more out of their insurance, and help your practice, too. The gist: we'll use our skills as fake doctors to urge you to go see real ones for preventive services. Nice recommendation. Preventive services give your practice a reason to reach out to patients -- a gentle way to remind them your practice cares, and to keep them engaged. And it's a great way to get more use out of the EHR your invested so much time and money in implementing. With the deductible reset just over one quarter away, if you're a primary care practice (or other practice that offers a qualifying preventive service), you might also think about booking annual check-ups in Q1 of 2017. If your practice is among the many that see a slowdown in Q1, your patients will appreciate being able to come in when it's less busy. And deductible-free visits are good for your cash flow and cash-strapped patients' wallets after the holidays.