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RadNav, ImagineSoftware’s radiology workflow automation solution, is on a mission to reduce the number of referrals that go unnoticed and illnesses that go undiagnosed due to missed appointments – having a huge impact on both patients and healthcare providers. "The reason this exists is because we saw a problem in health care, not just in radiology, but really across all of health care. One out of every two patients today are not receiving appropriate follow-up care. That's 50% of patients that are given a recommendation to do something by their doctor who are not doing it for one reason or another."

Rising health insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket costs are prompting more and more patients to realize they’re the new payer. According to Healthcare IT News, “The balance of billing revenue has shifted significantly, with patients now accounting for 30 percent of healthcare revenue on the back end.” In turn, healthcare providers are increasingly focusing on strategies and tools to promote patient payments/engagement. There’s not a one-size-fits-all method for achieving this, but there are ways to humanize patient engagement to ensure these individuals don’t feel like just a number

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule on July 13, 2023. Stakeholders can comment and provide feedback within a 60-day window, with the proposed rule scheduled to be finalized by November 1, 2023, after review of submitted comments by CMS.

Futuristic technology is taking the world by storm, especially within the healthcare industry, from ChatGPT writing your next speech to Artificial Intelligence-based algorithms identifying early diagnosis of patients. (Disclaimer: ChatGPT was not used to write this blog.) The medical billing industry is no different, undergoing a major shift from manual tasks to adopting automation software and artificial intelligence (AI), creating an array of opportunities for healthcare providers to optimize their revenue cycle

Today’s healthcare professionals face traditional point-solution technologies for billing tasks, such as claims processing, denial management, and patient payments. However, as Bain & Company notes in their latest Healthcare Provider IT Report, the “tech stack” of poorly integrated software solutions is driving many organizations to refocus on “all-in-one" systems.

What seems like routine, annual wellness visits can quickly become a burden for many patients. From unmet health insurance deductibles to increasing prescription drug costs, more and more patients are skipping “wellness” appointments to avoid medical bills; which unfortunately contributes to the 131.3 million emergency department visits per year, and possibly an even bigger bill in the end.

Medical Revenue Cycles are responsible for bridging the gap between effectively reimbursing physicians for their care and elevating patients’ experiences from check-in to bill-pay. Medical bills must be accurate, compliant with regulations, and timely to ensure that patients receive proper care and that medical facilities receive adequate reimbursement. Unfortunately, several key issues can arise when it comes to medical billing in revenue cycle management (RCM) processes, negatively impacting efficiency, accuracy, and patient satisfaction. 

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in healthcare operations has revolutionized experiences for medical practices, physicians, and patients alike. AI can provide medical professionals with unprecedented insight into the data collected during routine appointments, streamline administrative processes, enhance patient care, optimize healthcare revenue, and improve overall bottom lines. In this blog, learn how medical practices are increasing their profits with the help of AI:

Optimizing medical billing processes is key to creating and scaling a successful practice, a challenge that stays top of mind for many billing and revenue cycle leadership teams. To identify areas of improvement, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) sheds light on performance, areas of improvement, revenue, and more.

Medical billing systems are paramount in ensuring medical providers are correctly reimbursed for services rendered. Billing errors resulted in a staggering $31.6 billion loss to Medicare, according to a report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) looking at 2018 Medicare Fee-for-Service Supplemental Improper Payment Data - a shocking amount of money that could have been used to provide care for countless patients.  

Celebrating Women’s History Month, ImagineSoftware proudly presented, “You Can’t Spell HEalthcaRe without HER” webinar series, showcasing the inspiring female healthcare professionals that are making a difference in their field. Our guests from diverse backgrounds and countries around the world will be sharing their unique perspectives on how they are navigating the healthcare industry’s challenges, balancing personal and professional lives, and inspiring fellow female leaders to follow their passions – improving patient experiences and beyond! This blog features highlights from the Women in Radiology Webinar

Celebrating Women’s History Month, ImagineSoftware proudly presented, “You Can’t Spell HEalthcaRe without HER” webinar series, showcasing the inspiring female healthcare professionals that are making a difference in their field.

Celebrating Women’s History Month, ImagineSoftware proudly presented, “You Can’t Spell HEalthcaRe without HER” webinar series, showcasing the inspiring female healthcare professionals that are making a difference in their field.

Recently, the ImagineSoftware team had the privilege of joining many of the nation’s leading experts in the field of anesthesia billing and practice management at the Institute of Anesthesia Billing and Practice Management (AIABPM) annual conference. As proud corporate supporters of AIABPM, it was a pleasure to share insight and collaboration around the future of anesthesia practices, as well as discuss what is currently taxing physician leaders, practice managers, billers and coders within anesthesia billing and revenue cycle management.

In today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, medical practices are increasingly relying on clearinghouse solutions to streamline their revenue cycle. Clearinghouses provide an efficient way for practices to manage and process claims quickly and accurately, helping save time and money while improving their patients’ experiences.

Efficient patient payment collection in healthcare is not a new concept. It has been a revenue cycle management (RCM) focus of provider organizations for many years. Despite advances in the approach, getting right the navigation of complex financial systems while optimizing the payment collection process remains a key priority for RCM leaders. This blog delves into the challenges healthcare providers face, explores effective strategies for improving patient payment collection, and highlights the benefits of a streamlined approach.