by Laureen Murphy CPC, RH-CBS, CAH-CBS, CH-CCBS, CH-CS, PMI-ACP | Oct 11, 2025 | Tips
For healthcare organizations, aging accounts receivable (A/R) is more than just a cash flow problem, it’s a sign of inefficiencies that can strain resources and put financial stability at risk. The longer claims sit unpaid, the harder they are to collect, leaving...
by Laureen Murphy CPC, RH-CBS, CAH-CBS, CH-CCBS, CH-CS, PMI-ACP | Oct 6, 2025 | Tips
In today’s healthcare landscape, efficiency is everything. Practices often juggle multiple systems—electronic medical records (EMR) for patient encounters and practice management (PM) systems for scheduling, billing, and claims. When these systems don’t talk to each...
by Colleen Kolbeck CECM, CPCO, CDEO, CPPM, CPMA, CHONC, CEDC, CRC, CPB, COC, CPC, Approved Instructor | Sep 28, 2025 | Tips
For healthcare organizations, aging accounts receivable (A/R) is more than just a cash flow problem, it’s a sign of inefficiencies that can strain resources and put financial stability at risk. The longer claims sit unpaid, the harder they are to collect, leaving...
by Colleen Kolbeck CECM, CPCO, CDEO, CPPM, CPMA, CHONC, CEDC, CRC, CPB, COC, CPC, Approved Instructor | Sep 21, 2025 | Tips
The FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are now in effect for encounters on or after October 1, 2025, and they bring significant updates. With 487 new codes, 38 revisions, and 28 deletions, alongside fresh guidance for conditions like HIV,...
by Colleen Kolbeck CECM, CPCO, CDEO, CPPM, CPMA, CHONC, CEDC, CRC, CPB, COC, CPC, Approved Instructor | Sep 15, 2025 | Tips
In healthcare, compliance is not optional, it’s a necessity. While most organizations understand the importance of protecting patient data and meeting regulatory standards, many overlook how critical coding and auditing compliance are to the overall health of the...
by Colleen Kolbeck CECM, CPCO, CDEO, CPPM, CPMA, CHONC, CEDC, CRC, CPB, COC, CPC, Approved Instructor | Sep 7, 2025 | Tips, Technology
In healthcare, efficiency is everything. From managing patient flow to optimizing provider time, the way a practice handles scheduling directly impacts both the patient experience and the organization’s financial health. Smart scheduling, leveraging best practices and...
