Value-based contracts can be complex, which is one of the reasons why medical practices may be hesitant to enter them. Thankfully, available resources provide guidance, and these contracts may be a viable option in some cases.  

Billing patients for providing medical advice through the patient portal is becoming more common, but it’s also controversial because patients aren’t accustomed to paying for this. Medical practices must think through the decision to bill e-visits carefully and plan to provide patient education before, during, and after the service. Here are some questions to consider. 

If you don’t provide accurate good faith estimates, self-pay and uninsured patients may dispute their medical bills under the No Surprises Act. If this happens, here’s some guidance to help you navigate your legal obligations during the patient provider dispute resolution process. 

Starting a medical practice comes with many uncertainties, particularly pertaining to revenue cycle management. Here’s 8 coding and billing traps that can leave unsuspecting physicians with a trail of denials.