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Claims pricing mistakes can be easy to make without the right technical support, and can cost your organization a pretty penny. Providers are up against increasing risk of financial consequences as medical billing continues to evolve. Small errors alone can lead to denied claims, compliance scrutiny, or delayed payments. These little errors add up to a huge financial loss! With complicated payer requirements, quick code updates, and high patient volumes, common mistakes conti

🌍 Introduction Healthcare financing has always been one of the most hotly debated issues in the United States. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the U.S. consistently spends more on healthcare per capita than any other developed country but still struggles with affordability, accessibility, and administrative complexity. Meanwhile, nations like the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Japan achieve better outcomes with more efficient and accessible sy

If you’re new to claims pricing, seeking health insurance coverage for yourself, or trying to navigate a federal health insurance plan like Medicaid, the terminology can be overwhelming. Even if you're a healthcare provider or work in insurance policy, it can be tricky to track insurance acronyms and terms. In this short glossary of health insurance terms, we’ll be reviewing key phrases you should know. 📖 Here are some important terms for your insurance glossary: Advance B

In the healthcare industry, payment accuracy is non-negotiable. Complex payment methodologies play a central role in revenue cycle management, regulatory compliance, and overall financial stability. Even small mistakes in claims processing or billing workflows can lead to costly denials, compliance risks, and dissatisfied patients. That’s why training new staff in payment methodologies is critical. Effective training ensures employees understand the nuances of medical paymen

In an increasingly digital world, healthcare is facing privacy challenges. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, created legal standards for patient information privacy. When revenue cycle management is handled online, HIPAA must be carefully adhered to. Medical billing software for claims pricing is under more pressure to protect private health information. This protection is vital to maintain patient trust with protected health information and a

In the complex world of U.S. healthcare reimbursement, accuracy is everything. Providers rely on timely, correct pricing data to ensure optimal payments and avoid costly errors. For many, the CMS Web Pricer has long been a go-to tool. Offered publicly by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), it allows users to estimate payments across various Prospective Payment Systems (PPS). But while useful as a reference, the Web Pricer is far from a full-fledged solution. I

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun implementing the Version 28 (V28) Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) model...

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In 2025, the evolution from basic claims editing to holistic payment integrity is no longer a trend—it’s the new standard in healthcare...

Every hospital and health system knows that Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) are foundational to Medicare reimbursement. But what often...

On April 7, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its official 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates...