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Pearl of the week: Effective revenue cycle management

Understand payment mechanics, streamline workflows, and maximize reimbursement

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

Multiple barriers can impede effective revenue cycle management (PDF) across all practice settings. Success hinges on implementing five key strategies, including contextualizing processes, addressing low patient health financial literacy, and monitoring key performance indicators.

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