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Winning the Revenue Cycle Game

with Teri Yates

Is your practice profitable? The success of a private medical practice often hinges on effective revenue cycle management (RCM). In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, private practice consultant Teri Yates and host Dr. Ally Baheti share best practices in revenue cycle management for physicians. Teri Yates is the CEO of Accountable Physician Advisors and President of DocCentric.

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Ep 486 Winning the Revenue Cycle Game with Teri Yates

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Podcast Contributors

Teri Yates

Teri Yates is the CEO of Accountable Physician Advisors.

Dr. Aparna Baheti

Dr. Aparna Baheti is a practicing Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington.

Synopsis

Teri explains the importance of understanding payer rules, the benefits of using professional coders, and managing front desk staff efficiently. The episode includes real-world examples of RCM challenges and solutions, the impact of insurance policies, and the role of cybersecurity. Teri also provides actionable tips for improving collections and navigating recent changes in healthcare reimbursement, especially for outpatient-based labs (OBLs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
09:17 - Revenue Cycle Management: Case Scenarios
19:55 - In-House vs. Outsourced Billing
31:51 - Winning Strategies for Physicians
40:55 - Healthcare Cybersecurity
43:52 - Proposed Reimbursement Changes for 2025
48:32 - Telehealth and Legislative Concerns
55:25 - Conclusion

Resources

BackTable VI Podcast - Episode #366 Navigating OBL & ASC Business, Pitfalls to Avoid with Teri Yates:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/366/navigating-obl-asc-business-pitfalls-to-avoid

BackTable VI Podcast - Episode #431 OBL or ASC for Your Private Practice? How to Decide with Teri Yates:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/431/obl-or-asc-for-your-private-practice-how-to-decide

Accountable Physician Advisors:
http://www.accountablephysicianadvisors.com/services

DocCentric:
https://doccentricasc.com/

G2211 Add-on Code: What It Is and When To Use It:
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/getting-paid/coding/evaluation-management/G2211-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it.html

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