Are you ready to learn how to improve your medical billing performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)? Buckle up, because we're about to dive into some exciting and informative stuff that'll knock your socks off! Really, it’s super informative stuff! When it comes to running a successful medical practice, there are few things more important than proper billing and revenue management. And that's where KPIs come in! Let's start by ...
Wow! 10 years! How did we get here? Zymeda Provider Solutions started in 2012 with an office of 350 square feet, 6 employees and 3 clients. And we were glad to have them! Flash forward ten years, we occupy over 7000 square feett and have 62 employees with operations in 4 states! That’s 20 times larger!! As CEO of this fantastic organization, I would like to give a huge shout of thanks to everyone ...
As the lingering COVID-19 pandemic places unprecedented stress on U.S. healthcare workers, data suggest that the country is on the brink of a tsunami wave of change in the healthcare workforce. One in 5 physicians and 2 in 5 nurses intend to leave their current practice within two years, a new study by the American Medical Association (AMA) suggests. According to Helene Beilman-Werner, CEO of Zymeda “A number other recent studies indicate over a ...
Zymeda is growing! We are excited to announce, due to our remarkable growth over the past year, Zymeda is expanding into Texas. "The opening of Zymeda's new location in Texas allows us to serve the needs of solo providers and group medical practices by providing a comprehensive portfolio of practice management and strategic consulting services". says Helene Beilman-Werner, CEO of Zymeda. "We are committed to positioning independent physician practices for long-term success. We conduct ...
The No Surprises Act went into effect on January 1st, 2022. If you are not familiar with this new law, it becomes illegal to bill patients for more money than the in-network cost-sharing price if the patient did not know that the care service would come from an out of network provider. In simplified terms, a “surprise bill” occurs when a health care provider or facility balance bills a patient the difference between the facility ...
Looking Ahead: Healthcare 2022 This past year has stressed the healthcare industry like never before. Pandemic issues and economic woes challenged every aspect in healthcare. One of the biggest impacts this past year was the number of physicians leaving healthcare due to burnout. It seems job satisfaction in healthcare has become a big concern, and understandably so. Over 40% of physicians have stated they are dissatisfied with their jobs, feeling more like employees than leaders ...
Translating a customized care model for a specific demographic of patients into improved patient care outcomes, reduced cost of healthcare, and increased revenue is no easy task, but with the right team establishing the outline, identifying patients through analytics, submitting encounter data, flagging patients and providing detailed clinic status reports, payors will see that patients are receiving the level of care that prevents hospital admissions and improves the health of the whole patient, especially with ...
Workplace culture can make or break a business. Numerous books and research have shown a great work culture can lead to improved employee engagement. Employee engagement impacts retention, productivity and the way your teams treat your customers, in this case, your patients. A happy staff member will go above and beyond for patients, flag potential issues early and always be looking to innovate and make the practice better. We’ve all heard about the amazing ...
Have you ever asked to be paid less than what you’re worth? We can’t speak for everyone, but for most, it’s safe to assume the answer is a resounding no. You and your staff take pride in staying connected and providing quality care to your Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients annually, so why are your HCC/RAF scores so low when so many of your patients have multiple chronic conditions? Do you ...
MEDICARE INCREASES PAYMENT FOR COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT AS OF 01/01/2021 Did you know that Medicare reimburses providers for a separate visit to complete cognitive assessments when conducted in the office or via telehealth? Any clinician eligible to report E&M including physicians (MD and DO), nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants. Cognitive Assessment & Care Plan Services (CPT code 99483) Start with a 50-minute face-to-face visit that includes a detailed history and patient ...
