“No physician likes to work all day long and have to see more and more patients only to get paid less and less. Dunbar was able to show us how we could see the same number of patients and actually get paid what we were supposed to be getting paid.”
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Video Testimonial from OHS Compcare
Sep 3, 08 – 2:55 pm
#5 Failing to document the length of time used for your time based services
Jul 21, 08 – 12:54 am
Are you capturing your time based procedure / service codes?
#3 Failing to consistently educate all members of your ED staff regarding your Point System
Jul 4, 08 – 10:47 pm
A 3rd common mistake is the inconsistent interpretation of the point system by the staff. Once the point system is developed, it is imperative for all staff members to accurately and consistently interpret not only how the point system is being used, but also how it was intended to be used.
Deaconess Hospital Case Study
Jul 4, 08 – 10:39 pm
As a result of embracing and implementing the BDA program, Deaconess experienced double digit % revenue growth, without a significant increase to its existing patient load.
Why BDA? 10 Reasons
Jul 4, 08 – 10:25 pm
10 Benefits from partnering with Bill Dunbar and Associates
#2 Failing to evaluate and adjust your Point System on a systematic basis.
Jul 4, 08 – 6:05 pm
The 2nd most common mistake is that the Facility Point System is not regularly evaluated to capture all services. A point system would be a consistent methodology for assigning an ED Facility Level based on the work performed by the ED staff. An interesting fact is, that to this date, there are no national standards for assignment of hospital Facility Levels.
Pros and Cons to EMR
Jul 3, 08 – 2:36 pm
The Pros and Cons of EMR.. It seems that it was not too long ago when we were all told how new technologies like cell phones, voice mail, and email would make our lives less complicated!
Responsive and Results Oriented Support
Jul 1, 08 – 2:44 pm
Each client is assigned a designated team of Regional Directors. This team works in close partnership with each account to provide responsive and results-oriented support, training and assessment to assure optimal performance. *Video*
Revenue Capture Strategies for Occ-Health
Jun 1, 08 – 11:27 am
An online presentation that goes over Revenue Capture Strategies. Powerpoint, Online Video, or PDF versions available.
Joyce Ralstin, CPC, CCS-P, PMCC-Certified Instructor
Jun 1, 08 – 10:06 am
As a Regional Director of Client Services with Bill Dunbar and Associates, (BDA), Joyce Ralstin has 25 years experience in the healthcare industry. Prior to joining BDA, Ms. Ralstin served as Billing and Coding Specialist for a large multi-specialty hospital organization employing over 200 physicians.