6 ways to free up time in your practice

Patient care is the top priority and a source of passion for physicians, but making sure the business side of your practice is healthy also can contribute to better outcomes and patient satisfaction. Learn six ways to streamline revenue-related processes to maximize the amount of time available for patient care. Speed up your processes electronically A new module from the AMA’s STEPS Forward™ collection of practice improvement strategies can help your practice streamline revenue cycle management processes. The module details several ways for your practice to become more efficient in these processes, which is critical for financial health and sustainability. It is important to have a practice management system (PMS) that works best for your staff and medical personnel before you implement new processes. Your PMS will determine your practice’s ability to take advantage of electronic processes. If you are choosing a new PMS, be sure to gather input from your staff and make a priority checklist to find the PMS that aligns with your needs and requirements—and make sure that system works with your electronic health record (EHR). Once you have a PMS in place that works for your practice, take advantage of these six ways to make your revenue cycle management processes more efficient: 1.  Verify insurance eligibility electronically before visits. Most health plans allow patient eligibility to be verified by phone or through a Web portal, but these methods are of...
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