Making Revenue Cycle Management work for you

Billing comes to most people’s minds when you mention Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), but the topic is really much broader. RCM is a process that truly affects the entire office. From a new patient’s first inquiry (whether on the phone, through a practice portal or in person) to closing the books on their visit, having an efficient RCM process can make or break your practice.

Here are some tools that can help you evaluate and refine your practice’s RCM process.

Revenue Cycle Management Online Forum
Join us the first in a series of RCM-focused webinars. In this presentation Pamela Moore, Editorial Director for Physicians Practice, chats with a panel of efficiency strategists from Sage Software and Arie Cusato, a successful Billing Manager at an orthopedic practice, for a discussion about issues that practices are facing and how software can ease some of those burdens.

Tuesday, October 14
12:00 Noon ET
Register for the webinar

Just for attending, you’ll receive a free copy of a new white paper, written by Physicians Practice, Revenue Cycle Management, A to Z. This resource provides an overview of RCM and outlines several management options for your revenue cycle.

RCM Presentations at MGMA
If you’re attending the Medical Group Management Association’s (MGMA’s) national event in San Diego this October, make sure to stop by the Sage Software booth (#615). In addition to presentations by Sage Software RCM experts, Pamela Moore will lead discussions on the following topics.

Is RCM For You?
Sunday, October 19
2:00 pm PT
This presentation will provide some objective pointers to help you decide whether a revenue cycle management provider is a good fit for your practice. We'll cover analyzing your return on investment and the quality of your internal processes.

RC-What?
Monday, October 20
10:00 am PT
Get a straightforward definition of what revenue cycle management is, how it's different than using a billing service, and its core benefits to your practice.

The Extra Mile
Tuesday, October 21
10:00 am PT
Learn what it takes to wring every last dollar you've earned from patients and payers. We'll cover a handful of high-impact ways to boost collections.

RCM group on LinkedIn®
Last month we discussed the benefits of professional networking groups and many of you took us up on the offer of joining our RCM group. In fact, we now have over 100 group members. From clinicians and practice managers to reimbursement specialists and an insurance claims auditor a variety of healthcare professionals have found the group and are making it a rich environment for networking.

Want to get in on the conversation? Simply create your profile at www.linkedin.com, search for the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) group sponsored by Sage Software and request the “Join the Group”. We look forward to working with you.

Ready to get started?
Make sure to visit www.SageHealth.com/RCM for a variety of tools and articles related to streamlining your practice’s RCM processes. We’re adding new resources often, so remember to check this page regularly.