As an independent provider, one of the biggest challenges you may face is getting new patients. While your skills and expertise may be top-notch, getting the word out about your healthcare services can be difficult without a large marketing budget or connections in the industry. However, there are several strategies you can use to increase your visibility and attract new patients.
In today’s tough economy, healthcare providers are facing numerous
challenges in collecting patient balances. With the ever-changing HMO reimbursement policies, it is essential for providers to take a proactive approach towards collections and patient payments. In this blog post, we have compiled a top 10 list of things that providers and billers can do to improve collections and patient payments.
Having a reliable and competent workforce is essential. However, finding
skilled professionals who are qualified and can work efficiently can be a daunting task. Fortunately, hiring a remote employee can help ease the burden of staffing and offer several benefits for your practice or billing company. Here are three reasons why you should consider hiring a remote employee for your business.
Many healthcare providers use MEDISOFT, a popular medical billing software that’s available in both cloud and on-premises versions. However, it can be challenging to wrap one’s head around the idea, especially if they’re been using the on-premises version for years. “If I’ve been using MEDISOFT on my own computers for years now, why should I change that?” While there are certainly good reasons to own your own software and run it on your own hardware,
The use of legacy EHR systems in within the healthcare industry is a common challenge faced by many providers. According to a 2021 HIMSS survey, 73% of healthcare provider organizations have legacy information systems. These systems are outdated, difficult to maintain, and may not be compatible with newer technologies. They are typically costly to maintain and a pain to keep up.
Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 will reach end-of-support on October 10, 2023. After this date, Microsoft will no longer release security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates for these operating systems, leaving them (and your network and data!) more vulnerable to threats and attrition.
If your practice or business currently uses one of these OSes on a server,
As an independent physician, you face unique challenges that require creative solutions. Running your own practice means that you have to manage everything from patient care to administrative tasks to marketing your services. Fortunately, there are many tools and resources available to help independent physicians succeed. Here are some of the best support tools for independent physicians:
Practice management software can help you manage patient scheduling,
