Jun 24, 2021 | Partner, RCM Insight
Have you ever been a bit overwhelmed when shopping around for all your medical practice needs? Of course! There are so many pieces required to meet all the HIPAA and reporting requirements, but it’s also about efficiency and ease of sharing information between clinicians to administrators. This can make the all-in-one Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management (PM) systems very tempting. Keep in mind, you will pay a hefty price for an all-in-one, which makes this a very simple decision for some practices. The good news: You have alternatives that still provide the same ease of sharing data through integration. I recently interviewed Dan Loch, President of EZClaim Software, LLC. EZClaim offers a stand-alone billing platform that offers several options for integration with clearinghouses and EHR’s. I asked Dan what he felt the biggest advantages were to using stand-along programs.
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- Your practice will get the best of both worlds! Often practices will find a great EHR, but the billing side is not the best, or vice-versa. Using stand-alone programs that can talk to each other allows a practice to choose an EHR solution that is best for their clinicians AND a PM solution that is best for the billers and administrators.
- Typically, stand-alone systems are more ‘nimble’ in responding to industry and regulatory changes.
- Integrating multiple ‘best-in-class’ software packages creates an offering with much more in-depth capability.
If you are currently using separate EHR and PM solutions but the programs are not integrated – consider looking into this feature. This will relieve the burden of entering data twice. Start by verifying if the programs have an existing integration.
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- If so, the hard part is done! Just ask what the process is to get set up and if there are any fees associated.
- If not, consider contacting your PM software vendor to inquire what formats they accept for EHR integrations. Once they provide the specs, work with your EHR to determine if you can export in the required format.
There is no single solution that works for every practice.  If you’d like to learn more, check out this article from EZClaim ‘All-in-One’ or ‘Specialized’ Medical Billing Software? Which is Best?  I hope that this information will help you weigh your options and find the right fit for your specific situation. If you have questions or would like some help determining what would be best, RCM Insight is here to help! Visit us at www.rcminsight.com and submit a request to chat on the Contact Us page.
Mar 10, 2021 | Medical Billing Software Blog, RCM
Medical billing technology is always changing, and usually much quicker than one expects. While your current processes may be working for you, there just may be something better available to reduce staff time and increase your revenues. The thing is, technology has made huge strides in the medical billing industry in recent years, offering a number of ways to send and receive data faster, while still protecting sensitive patient information.
So, over the next several posts, we will explore different features technology can offer to increase your efficiency as well as your ‘bottom line‘. We will consider how your Electronic Medical Record (EMR) can communicate with your Practice Management (billing) software, the key features to look for in your Practice Management software, and how it can communicate with other programs, such as Clearinghouses and statement vendors.
This Medical Billing Technology Series will include:
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- Validation vs. Scrubbing
- Rejection vs. Denial
- Integrating With an EMR
- Integrating With a Clearinghouse
- Basics of ANSI/EDI Reports
- Patient Collection Policy/Credit Card Processing
- Using Templates
- Is Integrated Eligibility Worth It?
- Statement Options
- Selecting a Practice Management System (Ease of Use/Access; Training; and Support)
Now, not every office will benefit from the same “bells and whistles,” and there are so many options out there. It can be overwhelming. Chances are though, your office could benefit from considering some updates, and some may not even cost you at all!
EZClaim suggests that you take a fresh look at the workflows and processes that you have in place today, and start thinking about the tasks that are wasting time or that are causing delays in collecting payments (from both patients and insurance). These insights just may help you create a positive change to your workflow and your revenues!
So, if you need some help getting started, consider working with a consultant. One of EZClaim’s partners, RCM Insight, offers an annual fee schedule review, and during the month of February 2021, they will be offering four practices a FREE fee schedule review. So, visit their CONTACT US page for your chance to win! [ Note: RCM Insight uses EZClaim’s medical billing software for their billing services, so it could be a ‘win-win’ if you are—or will be—using EZClaim’s medical billing solution ].
ABOUT EZCLAIM:
EZClaim is a medical billing and scheduling software company that provides a best-in-class product, with correspondingly exceptional service and support. Combined, they help improve medical billing revenues. To learn more, visit EZClaim’s website, e-mail them, or call them today at 877.650.0904.
[ Contribution: Stephanie Cremeans with RCM Insight ]
