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How to Reduce Account Receivable Days: Accelerate Insurance Reimbursements

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Excessive revenue leakage poses a severe risk for U.S. healthcare practices presently, many already function on negative margins. A 2018 survey conducted by Fibroblast of C-suite executives in healthcare revealed an alarming rate with which hospitals lose money or fall short of their income by hundreds of millions of dollars due to revenue leakage. What was frightening in the survey was that about 23% of respondents didn’t know the leakage costs their organizations bear. A reason directly identified with growing revenue leakages is the accounts receivable cycle.  Understanding Account Receivable and How It Impacts Reimbursements​ The longer an account receivable goes unpaid, the less likely healthcare providers receive payment at all, and after crossing 120 days or 4 months, they can only expect 10 cents per dollar owed. As per the industry standards, the average account receivable days is 40, but it differs based on a multitude of factors, including the type of service or treatmen...

Top Strategies for Efficient RCM Healthcare with Patient Access Management

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  In the complex healthcare environment, the efficiency and smooth running of operations is critical for providing superior patient care and financial sustainability. At the core of this efficiency is   Patient Access Management   (PAM), a key element of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). This in-depth exploration examines the interrelated nature between PAM and RCM in healthcare, outlining its importance, processes, and the revolutionary influence it has on the healthcare sector. Within the complex and ever-changing field of healthcare, the fragile balance between excellent patient care and stable financial practices is the basis of operational achievements. Orchestrating flawless processes is not a mere desire; instead, it is a critical factor dictating the quality of service and the economic capacity of medical establishments. Patient Access Management (PAM) holds a key position amid this equilibrium, offering a significant component of Revenue Cycle Management ...

How to Streamline Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management for Success

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Effective revenue cycle management (RCM) is important for the financial fitness of healthcare companies. While many healthcare institutions are aware of intricacies of RCM including billing and claims processing, there are several neglected features that play a great role in making sure an unbroken and successful management in their healthcare cycle. In this in-depth exploration, we can delve into those regularly underestimated advantages of RCM and shed light on their effect on the monetary sustainability and normal operations of healthcare facilities. Overlooked characteristics in  healthcare revenue cycle management  (RCM) embody patient-centric approaches that prioritize engagement, data analytics for predictive insights, compliance and risk management, technological integration, collaboration, and patient financial education. While often underestimated, these features contribute substantially to monetary stability, patient access, and operational performance inside h...