1. Know what you want to achieve. Healthcare providers should ensure they know where their billing systems are breaking down and search for a replacement system that meets their specific needs.
2. Conduct research. The technology selected to improve the payment process should mesh well with existing office management systems. It helps to talk to providers with similar practices who have gone through the same process to gain insight into their experience.
3. Have a work plan. Come up with a timeline including all of the tasks that must be completed and identifying who is responsible for each one.
4. Think about outsourcing. Providers without the time or skills to complete the payment improvement process on their own can work with outside specialists who can analyze practices’ needs and enact solutions.
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