title: Thinking inside the (lock)box: using banking technology to improve the revenue cycle.
abstract: An integrated, image-based lockbox solution has allowed Columbus, Ohio-based MaternOhio to automate payment posting, reconcilement, and billing; store check and remittance images electronically; and automatically update its in-house patient accounting system and medical records.
authors.affiliation: MaternOhio Management Services, Columbus, Ohio, USA. mderamo@maternohio.com
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: D'Eramo
authors.forename: Lynda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Umbreit
mesh_terms: D001331:Automation; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D005376:Financial Management / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009820:Ohio; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D009936:Organizational Innovation