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THMA report: 3 facts about today's patient financial journey to know now
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THMA report: 3 facts about today's patient…

Today, the patient financial journey has the power to define a patient's entire healthcare experience. It sounds hyperbolic, but the…

Boost post-service patient collections in healthcare (in 4 steps)
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Boost post-service patient collections in healthcare (in…

  This is the seventh post in a new Waystar blog series: 7 steps to sharpen your healthcare revenue cycle.…

Get your organization out of denials in healthcare (in 4 simple steps)
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Get your organization out of denials in…

  This is the sixth post in a new Waystar blog series: 7 steps to sharpen your healthcare revenue cycle.…

Opting into intelligent automation in healthcare? Start here.
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Opting into intelligent automation in healthcare? Start…

  This is the fifth post in a new Waystar blog series: 7 steps to sharpen your healthcare revenue cycle.…

4 top tips to revamp your point-of-service collections in healthcare
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4 top tips to revamp your point-of-service…

  This is the fourth post in a new Waystar blog series: 7 steps to sharpen your healthcare revenue cycle.…

Pre-visit planning 101: Boost your patient financial experience (in 3 steps)
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Pre-visit planning 101: Boost your patient financial…

  This is the third post in a new Waystar blog series: 7 steps to sharpen your healthcare revenue cycle.…

How to be better at payer contract management (in 7 steps)
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How to be better at payer contract…

  This is the second post in a new Waystar blog series: 7 steps to sharpen your healthcare revenue cycle.…

Healthcare revenue cycle optimization: 4 facts to set the stage
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Healthcare revenue cycle optimization: 4 facts to…

  This is the first post in a new Waystar blog series: 7 steps to sharpen your healthcare revenue cycle.…

Waystar Advisory Board: Insights + takeaways from our 2023 virtual summit

Waystar Advisory Board: Insights + takeaways from…

The Waystar Advisory Board recently held its first meeting of 2023. This network of experienced healthcare executives comes together regularly…

Tackle 7 top healthcare reimbursement issues with Dr. Elizabeth Woodcock
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Tackle 7 top healthcare reimbursement issues with…

Staying ahead of healthcare reimbursement issues is a struggle — and one that comes with seemingly endless questions.  Is everyone…

Expert Q&A: Authorizations, denials + No Surprises Act compliance

Expert Q&A: Authorizations, denials + No Surprises…

When you’re managing rev cycle challenges like increasing denials and No Surprises Act compliance, there’s no substitute for experience. That’s…

No Surprises Act Q&A: All about Good Faith Estimates 
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No Surprises Act Q&A: All about Good…

You asked — we answered. After covering the ins and outs of the No Surprises Act, Waystar experts are now…

6 tried-and-true ways to increase patient payments
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6 tried-and-true ways to increase patient payments

The patient payment process is complex — to the point where some people are more anxious about paying for a…

3 ways RCM leaders can add value through technology — right now
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3 ways RCM leaders can add value…

This time of year, rev cycle leaders find themselves asking one question: What changes can providers make now to add…

Revenue cycle 101: PayFacs - A complete guide to payment facilitators vs. ISOs
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Revenue cycle 101: PayFacs - A complete…

If you’re in healthcare rev cycle management, acronyms are nothing new.   Still, the ones that come along payment processors…

Can revenue cycle automation help you find hidden coverage?
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Can revenue cycle automation help you find…

Revenue cycle automation is a hot topic in healthcare for good reason: Costs are at an all-time high. Patients and…

4 tips to boost point-of-service collections (and patient satisfaction)
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4 tips to boost point-of-service collections (and…

Collections are a balancing act.   "If your point-of-service (POS) collections start at the point of service, you’re already behind,"…

How to empower patients + providers through a transparent + accurate financial experience
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How to empower patients + providers through…

When it comes to patient retention and staff loyalty, healthcare practices are more challenged today. Growing consumerism in healthcare and…

5 success strategies every Federally Qualified Health Center needs to know

5 success strategies every Federally Qualified Health…

Five strategies for FQHCs to reduce denials, administrative burden and manual workflows while maximizing reimbursement.

No Surprises Act Q&A: Rules + regulations
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No Surprises Act Q&A: Rules + regulations

Waystar has been delving into the No Surprises Act, from Good Faith Estimates to out-of-network services.  When it comes to…

Compassionate communication: Why it pays to go back to basics

Compassionate communication: Why it pays to go…

Boost patient loyalty + payments by going back to the basics Patients often find their medical billing experience confusing and…