Lori Skipper began her education with the goal of becoming a CNA but quickly realized her talents lay strongly in medical billing and credentialing. She is completely self-taught, having extensively researched and studied procedures, codes, and rules. Lori began working as a biller and credential expert 15 years ago and started BTO in November 2016

Managing Legacy Data after Billing System or EMR Replacement When a medical practice replaces its billing system or electronic medical record (EMR), it is at risk.  The risk lies in how legacy patient data from the retired system is handled.  While it is common for demographics and other basic key data points to be converted

Harold Miller is a professor in the department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Texas Medical School. We recently asked Dr. Miller about his background in OBGYN and about the most important lessons he’s learned in his career. Here’s what he shared: Can you tell us about your professional background?  I

Pat Byrnes is an entrepreneur running her company since 1994 specializing in medical consulting, medical billing and accounting. We recently reached out to Pat to get her insight on medical billing. Here’s what she had to share: Tell us your story. How did you get into medical billing? What’s your professional background? I originally started

With ICD-10 here, the shifts in the medical landscape due to the Affordable Care Act, and the switch to consumer-centered practices medical office managers face many challenges, in keeping abreast of all the changes. Just staying up-to-date with the changes in medical coding could be a full time job, but medical office managers still have

Rated #1 Patient Appointment Calendar By 41,000 Medical Professionals When it comes to medical practice efficiency, appointment scheduling serves as one of the most essential components in managing front office workflow and revenue. If your practice chooses a high-quality medical scheduling software program, this can remove longer wait times. To help you make that decision,

Kate Gilman is the Operations Executive at Medical Business Partners, where she oversees all the operations. She is a nationally Certified Coder and Revenue Cycle Management expert, with over a decade of experience. Kate is also a regular speaker at medical society conferences and coding forums. We recently checked in with Kate to get more

Dianna Watkins, owner of Billing Therapy Solutions LLC, is a medical billing auditor business owner who has more than 16 years experience in healthcare. Here she shares about her experience with revenue cycle management and the challenges facing therapists when it comes to medical billing. Read on: Tell us your story. How did you get

Patrick Dougherty is the GM and VP of Business Development at M-Scribe Billing Services. Patrick has worked in the RCM field for more than 20 years helping practices in every possible area, which includes medical billing, coding, credentialing and renegotiating payer contracts. Here he discusses how M-Scribe is carving a niche in the RCM marketplace