Year: 2018

AI revenue cycle

Do more with less –– How AI revenue cycle workflows can generate big savings

From reducing time in the operating room to eliminating hours physicians spend on paperwork , artificial intelligence innovations have allowed hospitals to boost productivity. Modern hospital executives face a number of financial challenges, as an increasing portion of Americans are going without insurance or enrolling in high deductible health plans. Under these circumstances, patients are […]
Allzone Management Services is Exhibiting at 2018 Raintree Systems User Conference (RTUC18) in Las Vegas, Nevada

Allzone Management Services is Exhibiting at 2018 Raintree Systems User Conference (RTUC18) in Las Vegas, Nevada

Los Angeles, CA – August 27, 2018 Allzone Management Services is exhibiting at the 2018 Raintree Systems User Conference. The Conference takes place this September 4-8, 2018 at The Palazzo Las Vegas, Nevada. Allzone Management Solutions, a California-based End-To-End Revenue Cycle Management Services provider company, will be exhibiting at the 2018 Raintree Systems User Conference. […]
Paperless Medical Billing Key

Paperless Medical Billing Key to Boosting Patient Collections

The Doctor in California collected nearly 40 percent of sitting A/R a month after digitizing medical billing and patient collections. In the age of smartphones, tablets, and other technologies that put information literally in the palm of our hands, why do doctors still rely on paper to reach their patients for medical billing purposes? That […]
Unrelated Evaluation and Management during a Postoperative Period

Unrelated Evaluation and Management during a Postoperative Period

Typical post-operative care, including related evaluation and management is not separately reportable; but, an unrelated evaluation and management service during a postoperative period may be. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an E/M service provided during the global period of a procedure is unrelated if: The E/M service is for treatment […]
CMS Finalizes Proposal For Inpatient Admission Order

CMS Finalizes Proposal For Inpatient Admission Order

Change to the inpatient admission order considered to be major. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule, which becomes effective on Oct. 1. It’s 2,593 pages, so get reading. I have to commend the CMS staff for their work on this rule. I know few of […]
Unprocessed CMS-1500 Claims

Unprocessed CMS-1500 Claims? Check the Date

Medicare claims that do not meet date format requirements will be rejected. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released date formatting guidelines for the CMS-1500 claim form, which are effective for claims received on or after July 30. When date formatting requirements are not met, Medicare Administrative Contractors will return claims as […]
HIPAA compliance tips

Top 10 HIPAA Compliance Tips for Small Medical Practices

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for safeguarding sensitive patient data. While large hospital systems often have dedicated compliance departments, small medical practices face unique challenges in achieving and maintaining HIPAA compliance. But with the right strategies, even the smallest clinics can protect patient data, avoid costly fines, and build […]
Revenue Cycle Management Challenges

Artificial Intelligence Can Alleviate Revenue Cycle Management Challenges

Artificial intelligence can alleviate revenue cycle management challenges About 64 million adults in America struggle to pay their medical bills. In fact, one in five Americans is considered to have delinquent medical debt. As high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have grown in popularity over the past couple of years, patient financial responsibility continues to increase, making […]