AGS HealthApplying AI to RCM: The Right Vendor is Integral to SuccessAdvances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the highly transactional nature of revenue cycle management (RCM) have set the stage for AI to…2d ago2d ago
AGS HealthIn-House Medical Coding Post-Pandemic: Is it Worth the Effort?| AGS HealthCOVID-19 tested the resiliency of our healthcare resources. According to the American Hospitals Association, U.S. hospitals will continue…Jul 30Jul 30
AGS HealthThe Coding Denial Defense: Industry Trends and Proactive Denial StrategiesOver the last several years, medical claim denial rates have increased significantly. In 2016, claims denial rates were about 9% and in…Jul 24Jul 24
AGS HealthThe Evolution of Coding: Its Impact on Selecting Outsourcing and Solution PartnersLooking back across 50 years of coding technologies as we did in our recent white paper reveals a pattern to the catalysts for change. The…Jul 17Jul 17
AGS HealthHow Machine Learning Can Enhance the Healthcare Revenue CycleProper reimbursement for medical care optimizes healthcare delivery. Maintaining accurate patient records is essential in a healthcare…Jul 16Jul 16
AGS HealthThe Coding Denial Defense: Industry Trends and Proactive Denial StrategiesOver the last several years, medical claim denial rates have increased significantly. In 2016, claims denial rates were about 9% and in…Jul 9Jul 9
AGS HealthThe Evolution of Coding and How We Got HereIn years past, medical coders were primarily hospital-based. They worked with the facility’s chargemaster and patient charts (usually…Jun 27Jun 27
AGS HealthOutpatient Coding: Overcoming the Biggest Challenges — AGS HealthHowever, the anticipated resurgence in outpatient volumes will mean more struggles with accurate, efficient coding and revenue containment.Jun 20Jun 20
AGS HealthAre You Ready to Outsource Medical Coding?Staffing challenges, decreasing profit margins, and increased coding complexity force healthcare executives to evaluate alternatives to…Jun 13Jun 13
AGS HealthSeven Tips for Working with Your Outsourced RCM TeamHealthcare organizations continue to struggle financially. Margins remain depressed due to ever-increasing expenses. In May 2022, HFMA…Jun 7Jun 7