Posts by Integrity Support
Clearinghouse Fees’ Effect on Bottom Line
Medical billing clearinghouse fees are fees that are added on to contracted fees by most EHR software providers who process claims on behalf of healthcare providers.1 It can be quite difficult for a healthcare provider to work out what clearinghouse fees’ effect on bottom line will be. The following are some important aspects to take…
Read MoreHow to Run a Business on Christian Principles
According to figures released by Gallup, more than 70 percent of Americans identify as Christian.1 Christians attempt to follow Jesus’ teaching in everything they do—in business as well as in their personal lives. You may aspire to run a business on Christian principles but are unsure of how to proceed. It is possible to run…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Privacy Policy in Behavioral Health
For any healthcare practice, a privacy policy is a must-have for the security of your patients’ information. Not only is a privacy policy required by HIPAA, but it gives your patients a sense of trust and confidence in your commitment to their privacy. In behavioral health, this trust between patient and practitioner is critical—patients don’t…
Read MoreClient Payment Questions Providers Should Always Ask
Healthcare practitioners can ensure they’re properly compensated for their services by having intake staff ask the right client payment questions. If the intake staff doesn’t ask the proper client payment questions, it can mean time spent correcting mistakes and collecting on unpaid accounts and can add up to significant lost revenue. By developing a standardized…
Read MoreBenefits of Using EHR vs. Paper Records
When comparing the benefits of EHR vs. paper records, many aspects should be taken into consideration. Many healthcare practitioners recognize the benefits of using EHR vs. paper records but have years of paper records already established. This presents a dilemma over the expense of converting paper records to EHRs. In the long run, the cost…
Read MoreEHR Security: 3 Features Your EHR Needs
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act mandates protocols to protect patient healthcare data. Every healthcare practice using electronic healthcare records must meet HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of patients’ electronic health records. It is the practice’s responsibility to make sure that EHR software meets these HIPAA requirements. To make sure that your…
Read More3 Tips for Managing a Team of Therapists
If you are managing a team of therapists, your aim will be to deliver top-class care to your patients while keeping costs under control. Management techniques from other industries can be adapted to help with managing a team of therapists. The following strategies have been proven to deliver great results. 1. Establish Goals Goals can…
Read MoreThe Importance of EHRs in Digitizing Health Care
Digital technology has revolutionized the delivery of medical care, and the role of EHRs in digitizing health care is continually growing in importance. The adoption of EHR systems has been driven by the need to deliver better outcomes, improve patient experience and keep costs under control. Influence of EHRs in Digitizing Health Care In less…
Read MoreThe Difference Between MIPS and APMs
Beginning in 2019, doctors will need to choose between MIPS and APMs for Medicare payments, and the choice they make can have financial implications. Health care providers should start acquainting themselves with the difference between MIPS and APMs, as they need to start implementing changes if they are to be paid under one of the…
Read MoreHow EHRs Can Help You Run Your Practice Affordably
There are numerous ways in which EHRs can help you run your practice affordably. EHRs help to streamline the entire health care provider operation, resulting in increased productivity and lower overheads. Administrative tasks take up a large portion of the work day for doctors, nurses and therapists. While they are engaged in those tasks, they…
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