title: Automating claims management improves revenue cycle.
abstract: One healthcare organization was able to improve revenue cycle operations by automating its claims management. Using web-based technology enabled the organization to streamline internal workflow processes, redeploy staff, and reduce overhead costs. As a result, cash flow increased 7 percent, and A/R days dropped 16 percent.
authors.affiliation: Hawthorn Medical Associates, New Bedford, Mass, USA. mnivison@hawthornmed.com
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nivison
mesh_terms: D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D007344:Insurance Claim Reporting; D020407:Internet; D008404:Massachusetts; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012984:Software