Enhancing Prior Authorizations
Streamlining Prior Authorizations Many physical therapy organizations are looking for ways to streamline the prior authorization process. Improving this complex procedure could help practices minimize the amount of time spent handling authorizations and improve the quality of the patient care provided. Additionally, physicians and other care providers may be better able to manage their workloads... Read More →
Maintaining Patient Rights
How To Maintain Your Rights as a Patient Your rights as a patient are closely tied with your patient responsibility in that you cannot take full advantage of your rights if you do not keep up with your obligations. This means, essentially, keeping your end of the health care bargain through prevention, respect and much... Read More →
No Shows and Appointment Cancellations
Smart Steps to Reduce No Shows and Cancellations What is one of the main problems that prevents your physical therapy practice from running smoothly? For many offices, that issue is no shows, when patients who are scheduled for an appointment do not keep it without notifying the office beforehand. Appointment cancellations can wreak havoc on... Read More →
Why You Should Consider Utilizing a Digital Wallet in Your PT Practice
How a Digital Wallet Can Enhance Your PT Practice Like many healthcare providers, streamlining operations and improving client experiences may be some of your top priorities. Medical payment processing is a critical but often tedious component of many practices. Fortunately, a digital platform exists that can help streamline billing operations. Already commonly utilized in online... Read More →
Creating Clean Claims for Your PT Practice
Clean Claim Submissions for Your PT Practice When you work with patients, filing insurance claims is an integral part of your daily business. When a claim is rejected, you have to resubmit until the carrier is satisfied that the information you have provided is sufficient and correct. This creates more work for your office and... Read More →
HIPAA Compliance and Data Disposal
Before the digital age, the disposal of private patient data was a relatively simple process. However, by the late 2000s, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was updated, with rules regarding electronic data. The health care industry has some of the highest stakes if data is not sanitized correctly. HIPAA mandates are in place... Read More →
5 Steps To Successfully Onboard New Employees at Your PT Practice
If you can earn the buy in of new employees during the onboarding process, they are more likely to feel a drive to succeed. Because employee retention can have a big impact on your company’s resources, successfully onboarding new employees is worth your time and effort. Use these steps to help ensure you gain the... Read More →
The Benefits of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
If you work in the healthcare industry, chances are you’ve heard the term “Accountable Care Organization” floating around. An ACO is a group of doctors, nurses and specialists who work together to coordinate the care of patients within a defined population. There are different types of ACOs depending on the market conditions and competition levels... Read More →
The Importance of Data Security for Your PT Practice
In January 2018, ATI Physical Therapy discovered a security breach the compromised the medical records of more than 35,000 patients. For some clinics, this would be catastrophic. In addition to appearing unprofessional and likely losing patients, a breach could be costly if any patient experiences identity theft. For this reason, strong data security is important... Read More →
4 Ways PT Claims Management Processes Fall Short
Unfortunately, there is no real way to determine if your revenue cycle management processes are falling short until you receive notice that a claim has been denied. There is no doubt that the medical billing process is a complex and confusing one, but that does not mean that you have an excuse to not get... Read More →