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

Carol Gibbons, RN BSN NHA and CEO of CJ Consulting, brings more than 30 years experience to Revenue Cycle Management to Healthcare businesses through analysis of the process, development of best practices for billing and collections and technology implementation. We recently checked in with Carol to get her insight on the evolution of revenue cycle

When healthcare providers have access to complete and accurate information, patients receive better medical care. EHRs can provide that information, improving the physician’s ability to diagnose diseases, reducing or preventing medical errors, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. According to a survey from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), 80 percent of respondents believe

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,

Cash flow is one of the most important elements of running a successful business, but in the healthcare industry, cash flow becomes even more important. Without positive cash flow, medical practices are often unable to purchase new equipment that can be instrumental in delivering advanced healthcare, and to make matters worse, affected practitioners may also

When you’re a busy physician or medical office assistant, you’re caught up in the day to day of your patients’ needs. It can be hard to think beyond the moment and consider how you’re marketing your practice. However, if you want your practice to grow and change, marketing is essential. Customer relationship management (CRM) software

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

Small and independent providers have faced an unprecedented number of challenges today – from the move away from fee-for-service payment models to merit-based payment to new certification requirements to growing pains in adopting new technologies. Medical billing companies are working on the frontlines of some of these issues on behalf of practices and get a

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

Kari Behlmer is the founder and sole owner of Administrative Billing Solutions Inc., a leader in revenue-cycle and practice management for small medical practices. We recently asked Kari about the changes she’s observed in revenue cycle management in recent years and how she helps her clients weather these changes. Here’s what she had to say: