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TEFCA Explained: What Nationwide Health Information Exchange Means for Practices

Electronic Health Records / By Millie Hoffmann

TEFCA establishes a common framework for securely exchanging electronic health information across different networks. By connecting through a QHIN, participating organizations can exchange information with other organizations connected to other QHINs without building separate connections to every network. The benefits of TEFCA include broader access to patient information, better care coordination, reduced manual record retrieval,

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The ICD-10 Rules Change October 1. Is Your Practice Ready?

Medical Billing, Practice Management, Regulatory, Revenue Cycle / By Millie Hoffmann

Every October 1, CMS updates the ICD-10-CM code set. FY 2027 changes take effect October 1, 2026. Practices that aren’t prepared risk claim rejections, denials, and revenue cycle disruption. This blog breaks down what is changing and what to do before the deadline. Key takeaways Every October 1, the rules change, as CMS releases annual

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Fixing Your Denial Rate Starts Long Before a Claim Is Ever Submitted

Medical Billing, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle / By Millie Hoffmann

Claim denials are among the most persistent and costly problems in healthcare revenue cycle management, yet most practices still treat them as a billing department issue. The reality is that the majority of denials originate long before a claim ever reaches a payer, in the front office, in the exam room, and in the coding

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A Guide to Change Management for Healthcare Organizations

Practice Management, Technology Trends / By Millie Hoffmann

Healthcare environments are complex, and even small changes can ripple through multiple departments. A structured approach helps organizations anticipate and proactively manage challenges. Key takeaways: Healthcare organizations are under constant pressure to adapt, especially as regulations and technology rapidly evolve, staffing shortages strain teams, and patient expectations continue to rise. While change is often necessary,

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Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Providers, Billers, and Insurers Need to Know

Regulatory / By Millie Hoffmann

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act represents one of the most comprehensive overhauls of U.S. healthcare in recent history. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) is one of the most sweeping healthcare policy overhauls in recent years, affecting nearly every corner of the industry. Whether you are a healthcare provider, medical biller, or

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Navigating the No Surprises Act: How Providers Can Succeed in 2026

Practice Management, Regulatory / By Millie Hoffmann

While the No Surprises Act protects patients from unexpected out-of-network bills, it has also introduced new challenges for providers. The No Surprises Act has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of healthcare finances. While it protects patients from unexpected out-of-network bills, it has also introduced new challenges for providers. The law’s Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process requires

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The Financial Impact of Sustainability in Healthcare

Practice Management / By Millie Hoffmann

Sustainability is often seen as an ethical responsibility, but for healthcare organizations and businesses, it’s also a financial strategy. Sustainability initiatives are great for the planet, and they can be great for your business, too. Sustainability is often seen as an ethical responsibility, but for healthcare organizations and businesses, it’s also a financial strategy. In

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Revenue Cycle Management Strategies for Small & Independent Practices

Medical Billing, Practice Management / By Millie Hoffmann

It can be a challenge to find a starting point for building out your RCM strategy, especially as you navigate your practice’s day-to-day priorities. That’s why we’re sharing our best practices for simplifying and optimizing RCM below. Implementing a revenue cycle management (RCM) strategy can be daunting for small or independent medical practices. Managing patient

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Why Medical Billing Errors Erode Patient Trust and How Technology Can Prevent Them

Medical Billing, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle / By Millie Hoffmann

The foundation of healthy patient-provider relationships is the same as all relationships: trust. While providers often spend years establishing rapport with patients, that hard work can be undone in just a moment through errors in patient billing. The foundation of healthy patient-provider relationships is the same as all relationships: trust. While providers often spend years

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The Hidden Data Sinking Your Medical Practice’s Revenue Cycle

Medical Billing, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle, Technology Trends / By Millie Hoffmann

Without properly tracking and monitoring the right data—and creating a full picture of your practice’s operations—you could be sinking your revenue cycle. In this article, we’ll dive into RCM data and how your practice can collect and track the best metrics for an accurate view of your financial health. Medical practices have their own health

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