Leveraging IT to Optimize Revenue Cycle Management

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA recent survey found that more than half (56 percent) of Americans are delaying payment on medical bills, citing high-deductible health plans and confusion over insurance coverage as the primary reasons. The survey, conducted by Omaha, Neb.-based communications solutions provider West Corporation, also revealed that providers are finding it more difficult to collect payments and…

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Self-Service Patient Check In Changes Payment Psychology

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to a recent AON Hewitt survey, more than one-third of high-cost patients wait until their bill arrives to determine how they will cover their out-of-pocket responsibility. But patients who use digital check-in are more inclined to pay at the point of service. Some in the industry believe the reason for this behavior is that…

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Clearwave to Exhibit at Centricity™ Healthcare User’s Group (CHUG)

Reading Time: 2 minutesATLANTA – (Business Wire) October 26, 2017 – Clearwave, the healthcare industry’s only data authentication and patient registration platform, today announced it will be exhibiting at the upcoming Centricity™ Healthcare User’s Group (CHUG) in New Orleans. In addition, Marta Moura, associate vice president of site operations for Clearwave’s partner, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, will present…

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4 Ways to Improve Value During Patient Check In

Reading Time: 2 minutesHaving an inefficient patient check in process causes healthcare systems and group practices to experience lower satisfaction from patients, increased expense, and lost revenue for the organization. Modernizing the check in process is critical not only in addressing patient satisfaction but to properly manage and set the organization on a successful path towards accumulating accurate…

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Tips to Grow Your Ophthalmology Practice

Reading Time: 3 minutesI was introduced to the ophthalmic world over 10 years ago as an extremely satisfied LASIK patient who referred family and friends to the clinic where I had my procedure. I was highly myopic and fearful of the procedure, but decided to try refractive surgery to improve my vision and eliminate the hassle of contacts.…

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