• Staffing: Find the right balance for staffing. Overstaffing leads to unnecessary expense and understaffing can lead to slow claims processing.
• Technology: Understand the value of maintaining technology. Upgrades and customization after the initial investment in billing technology can help keep the billing process running smoothly.
• Integration: Finding a cost-effective clearinghouse can lead to faster claim submission and responses.
• Automation: Automatic claims processing ensures the maximum amount of claims is being collected.
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