Effective RCM Strategies for Enhancing Revenue Growth

  • Written by Ashley Mark
  • Tuesday 18th July 2023
Effective RCM Strategies for Enhancing Revenue Growth VLMS Healthcare

Do you know that poor RCM techniques cost hospitals and clinics millions of dollars annually in the US? Of course, there is also a chance that a streamlined RCM procedure may increase revenue even more. No matter the size or area of expertise, any company may profit from a meticulous and error-free RCM process in the more cutthroat healthcare industry with tighter regulatory and compliance controls.

Revenue cycle management frequently covers the entire cycle, from patient registration through ultimate payment. The three best RCM strategies are listed below to ensure prompt, accurate reimbursements without any revenue losses from denials or compliance issues.

Shake hands with technology

The most popular terms of the moment are robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI). Accurately implemented, they could alter the backend RCM processes to present a more streamlined, efficient, and user-friendly experience for every RCM process stakeholder. An RPA-savvy service provider may be able to automate significant portions of the RCM process. This has the additional benefit of freeing human resources from menial tasks so they may be employed for more crucial tasks that enhance the patient experience.

Save time and resources

The finest experts to know this are those in the medical field. If only the patient's eligibility and benefits were thoroughly verified, tremendous time and money might be saved by not having to pursue rejected claims. Outsourcing this to a respected service provider not only ensures a decrease in claim denials but also shortens the time required for patient check-in, increasing patient satisfaction.

Closely watch your claims

Rapidly identifying errors can save precious time and avert a rejection, but even if a denial happens, it can be reversed with the proper verification. This is true whether the errors relate to the filing or denial of claims. This might be a very time-consuming process requiring much knowledge and patience. It could be wise to consider outsourcing this to a competent service provider focusing on communication and denial management if there has been a sizable income loss due to claims denials. There will be fewer claims denials in the future as a consequence. Additionally, they must be able to provide a thorough analysis of the problem's causes.

Regardless of which of the three solutions above best addresses your RCM difficulties, VLMS Global Healthcare is uniquely positioned to address all of them owing to our comprehensive RCM services, which RPA and the most recent technology support. Along with the two services already stated, we are also skilled in patient pre-registration and scheduling, claim filing, payment posting, credit balance assessment, insurance underpayment recovery services, and accounts receivable and collections. You can trust VLMS Global Healthcare to take good care of your RCM!