Matt Seefeld, EVP of MedEvolve, discusses with HIT Consultant why many physician practices are facing a harsh reality as they enter 2022. Revenue cycle processes and technology that have traditionally produced an acceptable bottom line are no longer delivering.
Growing Trends
- Growing labor and staffing complexities
- Need for greater margin
- Disparate data and systems limiting ability to gain intelligence
- Automation of manual processes is key amid resource deficiencies
- Demand for self-service and better patient financial experiences
Revenue Cycle Resources for Physician Practices
AI Can’t Fix RCM – no form
Most AI vendor pitches are built around task-completion metrics: claims processed, calls placed, codes assigned, denials ‘worked.’ These numbers are easy to demo and easy to report. They are also, on their own, meaningless.
AI Can’t Fix RCM Issues
Provider organizations should adopt new methodologies for revenue cycle benchmarks to understand staff effectiveness and where breakdowns are occurring. These include the following measures along with suggested percentages for optimizing revenue cycle processes.
Hidden Costs to Getting Paid link
Provider organizations should adopt new methodologies for revenue cycle benchmarks to understand staff effectiveness and where breakdowns are occurring. These include the following measures along with suggested percentages for optimizing revenue cycle processes.
Hidden Costs to Getting Paid
Provider organizations should adopt new methodologies for revenue cycle benchmarks to understand staff effectiveness and where breakdowns are occurring. These include the following measures along with suggested percentages for optimizing revenue cycle processes.
HIT Consultant: Rural Hospitals Are Collapsing Under Administrative Burden That AI Alone Cannot Solve
Rural hospitals are battling a modern-day Goliath of paperwork, regulations, and financial strain. AI helps—but it isn’t enough.
Healthcare Business Today: Rural Hospitals—and Their Patients—Can’t Afford Administrative Waste
In rural hospitals, eliminating unnecessary work can free up time for higher-value activities that directly support patient care.
