The Pulse

In the latest episode of The Pulse, we dive into the world of healthcare finance, focusing on the complexities of coding, billing, and revenue cycle management. Featuring Stephanie DeBarge, a seasoned expert in hematology and oncology practice management, this episode provides insights into the challenges and solutions in managing new and emerging drugs, and best practices for ensu

Join us as we explore the benefits of outsourcing coding support to manage staffing shortages, overcome backlogs, improve efficiency, and save money. In this episode of The Pulse, Lori Cox is joined by Melinda Craig, RHIA, CCS, AAPC Director of Coding Services, to discuss how outsourcing coding can provide a much-needed boost for healthcare organizations. They’ll explore why 90%

In this episode of The Pulse, Lori Cox is joined by Lamon Willis, a seasoned expert with 20+ years of experience in healthcare auditing, billing, coding, and consulting, now serving as Solutions Director at AAPC Audit Services. Together, they dive into the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare institutions today, highlighting key areas to identify root causes for gaps in r

As audits are increasing across the country, you need to know how to defend your reimbursements from payers and CMS. In this podcast of The Pulse, Lori Cox sits down with Michael Miscoe, an accomplished attorney, coding and software development professional, and former President of AAPC’s National Advisory Board. They discuss post-payment audits and clawbacks, dive into stat

In this episode of The Pulse, Lori Cox sits down with special guest Tracy Bird to delve into the world of benchmarking. They discuss how benchmarking can improve various aspects of healthcare practice management, including cost reduction, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. You’ll learn: Key benefits of benchmarking for healthcare practices How to use benchmarking d

In this episode of The Pulse, Lori Cox sits down with AAPC’s Chief Product Officer, Raemarie Jimenez, to discuss one of the most significant advancements in the healthcare field: Artificial Intelligence (AI). They examine how AI will impact the industry, what those changes mean for both professionals and organizations, and more. Listen now to learn: The potential revolution

On this episode of The Pulse, host Lori Cox teams up with guest Dawn Carter to discuss the crucial role of social determinants of health (SDOH) in shaping health outcomes. Did you know that SDOH account for a staggering 80 to 90% of health outcomes? Lori and Dawn examine the five major domains of SDOH. They also highlight the importance of appropriate screening tools, such as P.R.E

What does risk adjustment look like from a provider's perspective? In this episode of The Pulse, Lori Cox and Rhonda Buckholtz dive into the risk adjustment program and why it appears to be broken. They explore the challenges providers face when it comes to risk adjustment and explore potential solutions to these issues, including renegotiating contracts, additional education, and

In this episode of The Pulse: Examining the Business of Healthcare, Lori Cox sits down with Karen Bowman, FACMPE, CPC, CPMA, to discuss staffing solutions, specifically how she attracts and retains top-tier talent. With more than 40 years of experience, Karen shares insights on: Networking with AAPC local chapters Being a leader vs. being a boss The value of an open-door poli

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