Episodes

  • Mastering Podiatry Billing: Overcoming Challenges & Maximizing Revenue
    Apr 15 2025

    Accurate and efficient billing is essential for podiatry practices to maintain financial stability—but with complex coding and frequent claim denials, it’s no easy task. This episode dives into the biggest challenges in podiatry billing and offers strategies to improve accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement rates.

    Key discussion points include:

    🦶 Common coding errors that lead to claim denials—and how to avoid them

    📑 Best practices for documentation and staying updated with coding guidelines

    💡 How technology can streamline billing processes and reduce errors

    🔄 The pros and cons of outsourcing billing vs. managing it in-house

    📈 Revenue cycle management strategies, insurance handling, and denial appeals

    🎓 Why ongoing staff education is crucial for billing success

    Whether you're looking to optimize in-house billing or explore outsourcing, this episode provides valuable insights to help podiatry practices improve efficiency and maximize revenue.

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    27 mins
  • Physician Credentialing 101: Ensuring Compliance & Patient Safety
    Apr 1 2025

    Physician credentialing is a critical process in healthcare, ensuring that providers meet the necessary qualifications to deliver safe, high-quality care. In this episode, we break down the essential steps involved in credentialing and why it’s vital for both patient safety and regulatory compliance.

    Key discussion points include:

    ✅ The documentation required for verifying education, licenses, and work history

    📋 How to streamline the credentialing process using checklists and technology

    🚩 Common red flags to watch for and how to address them

    🔄 The importance of regular updates and ongoing monitoring for compliance

    💰 How credentialing impacts physician onboarding and reimbursement

    Whether you're a healthcare administrator or a provider navigating the process, this episode offers valuable insights into making credentialing more efficient and effective.

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    22 mins
  • The Power of Accurate Medical Coding: Why It Matters More Than Ever
    Mar 16 2025

    Medical coding is more than just numbers—it’s the foundation of a healthcare practice’s financial health, patient care, and compliance. In this episode, we explore why accurate coding is essential and how practices can avoid costly mistakes.

    Key discussion points include:

    💰 How proper coding impacts reimbursement and financial stability

    📑 Common coding errors that lead to claim denials—and how to prevent them

    🔍 The role of training, updated systems, and regular audits in maintaining accuracy

    📈 Why accurate coding is crucial for revenue cycle management and patient satisfaction

    From improving compliance to ensuring sustainable growth, mastering medical coding is a must for every healthcare provider. Tune in now to learn how to optimize your coding processes!

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    18 mins
  • Optimizing Medical Practice Management & Billing in 2025
    Mar 1 2025

    Running a successful medical practice in 2025 requires a balance of technology, patient engagement, and efficient billing processes. This episode explores the best strategies to optimize practice management, improve revenue cycles, and enhance the patient experience.

    Key discussion points include:

    📲 How technology and customer service can boost patient engagement

    💳 Streamlining billing through EHR systems and staff training for greater efficiency

    📊 The importance of regular operational reviews and financial health monitoring

    📈 Key performance indicators (KPIs) every practice should track for success

    🔄 Why continuous improvement and data-driven decisions are critical for growth

    Whether you’re looking to refine your practice’s operations or future-proof your billing systems, this episode provides actionable insights to help you thrive in 2025 and beyond.

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    26 mins
  • Provider Credentialing: The Key to Compliance & Patient Safety
    Feb 15 2025

    Ensuring healthcare providers are qualified isn’t just a formality—it’s a critical step in maintaining compliance and protecting patient safety. This episode dives into the importance of provider credentialing, breaking down how it works and why it’s essential for healthcare organizations.

    Key discussion points include:

    ✅ The credentialing process—how primary source verification and ongoing monitoring work

    🔍 How proper credentialing reduces risks and ensures only competent professionals deliver care

    📊 The role of technology in streamlining credentialing for efficiency and compliance

    ⚖️ Regulatory and accreditation standards every healthcare organization must meet

    In an evolving healthcare landscape, staying ahead of credentialing requirements is crucial for both patient safety and operational success. Tune in to learn how to navigate the process effectively!

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    18 mins
  • Outsourcing Medical Billing: Is It Right for Your Practice?
    Feb 1 2025

    Medical billing and coding are critical to a healthcare practice’s success—but should you keep it in-house or outsource it? This episode takes a deep dive into the pros and cons of outsourcing medical billing and coding, helping healthcare providers make an informed decision.

    Key discussion points include:

    💰 Cost savings vs. potential risks—what practices need to consider

    👩‍⚕️ How outsourcing can free up time for better patient care and improve workflow efficiency

    ✅ The benefits of working with specialized billing experts for accuracy and faster claims processing

    ⚠️ Common concerns like coding errors, data security, and loss of control—how to mitigate risks

    🔍 How to determine if outsourcing is the right choice based on staff workload, costs, and practice growth

    Whether you're struggling with billing inefficiencies or looking to scale your practice, this episode offers valuable insights to help you decide.

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    17 mins
  • AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Medicine, One Algorithm at a Time
    Jan 15 2025

    Join us as we dive into the transformative power of artificial intelligence in healthcare. In this engaging conversation, we explore how AI is reshaping the field, from enhancing diagnosis and tailoring personalized treatments to revolutionizing population health management. Along the way, we unpack the tangible benefits—think reduced costs and improved efficiency—while tackling the challenges, such as data privacy concerns, algorithmic bias, and ethical dilemmas. We’ll also take a look into the future, imagining a world where AI drives a more personalized, patient-centered approach to care. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion about the intersection of technology and medicine!

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    19 mins
  • Deductible Season
    Jan 2 2025

    In this episode, we dive into essential strategies for navigating "deductible season"—that critical time when insurance deductibles reset, impacting medical practice cash flow. Our hosts unpack ways for practices to maximize revenue during this period, including verifying patient insurance eligibility, collecting payments at the time of service, and streamlining the billing process for patients.

    The discussion also highlights Medicare's deductible requirements, which stood at $233 in 2022, and the importance of clear communication with patients about their financial obligations. The episode underscores the value of using technology to simplify payments, making it easier for patients and practices alike. This episode offers actionable insights for healthcare professionals aiming to keep their revenue steady during deductible season.

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    14 mins
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