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Patient loyalty is a key to continued practice success in terms of both recurring and new revenue. Patient loyalty and profitability are crucial for the success of healthcare organizations. Building patient loyalty must be part of the standard patient care program because loyal patients show better and quicker outcomes. As patients return to your practice, […]

Healthcare spending continues to rise at the fastest rate in our history.  The US 2021 healthcare spending was $12,318 per capita, and the following infographic shows that the US spent twice more on healthcare compared to most other advanced economies: Figure 1.  US spent twice on healthcare in 2021 as compared to the average of […]

Summary Mergers and acquisitions can be effective tools for hospitals to improve access, quality, and efficiency of care. By partnering with other healthcare organizations, hospitals can expand their service offerings, access a wider network of specialists, and better serve their patients. Additionally, consolidating allows health systems to achieve economies of scale that can help reduce […]

ClinicMind Unveils Live Chat System! We are thrilled to introduce an exciting new feature at ClinicMind that will revolutionize client support: Live Chat! Our dedicated team is committed to providing prompt assistance, and Live Chat offers a real-time and convenient way for clients to address queries, and concerns, or seek guidance. Here are some potential […]

Why Private Practices Need Insurance Denial and Appeals Management  Denial and appeal management is a critical part of any private practice or healthcare system. It plays an important part in revenue cycle management and reducing denials and appeals makes it easier for providers to get paid. Denials have always been a struggle for providers because […]

Navigating Insurance Audits and Compliance  Insurance audits and compliance checks can be nerve-wracking, to say the least. Health insurance is complex, and it seems to be getting even more particular with each passing day. Every private practice will need to be prepared for the potential of insurance audits and other compliance inspections that may come […]

Using Analytics to Optimize Insurance Management  Insurance management is a critical process for private practices and healthcare providers of all kinds. Of course, the increasing number of available providers and plans has complicated the process and created a demand for better ways to get results and manage claims, denials, and appeals. Thanks to technology, it’s […]

Insurance Industry Trends and Changes: Keeping Your Practice Up to Date The health insurance industry is constantly changing. It seems like every time providers get used to something, there’s a modification or new rule or policy that upsets the apple cart and requires them to learn things all over again. Fortunately, the Internet and emerging […]

Schedule A Demo Now Creating a Fee Schedule for Your Private Practice  Some providers are following outdated or unreliable fee schedules and losing revenue as a result. Others simply haven’t bothered to read up on how to create a profitable fee schedule that’s also fair for patients. When it comes to building a strong practice, […]

Coding and Billing Best Practices  Medical coding and billing is a tedious, complex field. It requires dedicated expertise and experience and can still get confusing even for the most seasoned pros. Fortunately, private practices can optimize their coding and billing efforts so that there are fewer errors and more revenue. An extreme level of accuracy […]

CLINICMIND ACQUIRES AFFINITY BILLING We are excited to announce that ClinicMind, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Affinity Billing, Inc., a premier provider of physician billing services. This acquisition is a significant step towards implementing our business strategy of self-sufficiency and disintermediation of VARs (Value Added Reseller), allowing us to improve our cost structure and […]

Schedule A Demo Now Maximizing Your Private Practice Revenues Through Effective Billing Practices If you are looking for a way to boost revenues in your private practice, the first thing to look at is your billing and payment processes. Recent and ongoing changes can impact billing practices and regulations, which can make it increasingly difficult for […]

Keys to Establishing a Positive Reputation for Your Private Practice If you’re worried about your private practice reputation, you’re not alone. We live in a world where everyone is happy to sue, complain, and gather the digital masses about a bad experience, so reputation is still a big part of practice management. It’s going to […]

How to Structure Your Private Practice for Maximum Efficiency Setting up shop as a private practice takes time and dedication. It also takes an understanding of how to effectively structure a practice for profitability and efficiency at the same time. Fortunately, there are several tools and resources available today to help you get your practice […]

How to Create a Successful Private Practice Business Plan  If you’re a medical professional discerning whether you should start a private practice, it’s certainly a weighty decision with a lot of important factors to consider. Maybe you’ve been working for a hospital for some time and are wondering if going into business for yourself could […]

Best Practices for Developing a Strong Referral Network in Private Practice Referrals and word-of-mouth marketing are still among the most powerful tools that you can use to bring new clients into your private practice. Building referrals and relationships can be what makes or breaks a practice. People talk, and if you want them to talk […]

If you are considering mobile apps for your private practice, you just might be onto something. Nowadays, every healthcare conglomerate and hospital system has its own app or digital tools for patient management and care. And then there are the tools that they use for running the practice or hospital, including EHRs, patient portals, and […]

How to Keep Patients Engaged in Their Healthcare Engaged patients are better informed and more prepared to make decisions about their healthcare options and needs.  Today, healthcare organizations and private practices alike are seeking better tools to keep patients engaged and make sure that they are present to take an active role in their healthcare. […]

How to Get Credentialed for Insurance Coverage When starting a private practice, one of the first things you’ll need to do is start getting connected with insurance companies so that you can deliver care to your patients accordingly. There are dozens of different insurance companies out there and they all have their own application and […]

How to Focus More on Patient Care For today’s private practices, the need to focus on patient care is growing, yet it often seems like the resources to make that possible are shrinking. Fortunately, that’s not the case and healthcare professionals will find that if they do a little bit of research, they can find […]

Content Strategy for Private Practice Chiropractors Content strategy is a massive part of marketing and outreach for private practice owners, including chiropractors and those who run chiropractic offices. The strategies used are different than they might be for other types of private practice, such as mental health practices, so it’s essential to understand what will […]

Blogging for Private Practice Blogging is a tool that can be used by several professionals, including chiropractors, to help educate people, share information, provide industry updates and news, and more. Today, it’s an integral part of every business’s content strategy, and it needs to be managed accordingly. The good news is that you’re not forging […]

New Features Available on Production Servers! Patient Messages Mailbox ➢ New feature that allows for better transparency when communicating with patients while providing better patient experiences when interacting outside the clinic setting. Click here for detailed information on Patient Messages Mailbox Click here to watch detailed video on Patient Messages Mailbox Automatic Document Publishing ➢ […]

Creating a website for your private practice is an essential element of building a digital presence that can help you cultivate relationships with existing patients and connect with new ones. However, simply publishing your site online isn’t enough. For your site to drive results, you need to check all these boxes.  Build Pages that Target […]

Social media is a powerful marketing tool, but you might be hesitant to use it to promote your private practice. In reality, all businesses can benefit from building a strong social presence — including yours. Here’s a closer look at how you can benefit from social media.  Cultivating Relationships The push for authenticity and personalized […]

Owning a private practice requires you to wear many hats, and that means managing your taxes and finances effectively. Even if you’re working with a tax advisor, understanding the tax implications of operating your practice will help you make wiser decisions throughout the year that can lessen the tax burden your business faces. Here’s what […]

More than ever before, consumers are paying close attention to how businesses operate. This means every interaction counts, with both staff and patients, to showcase your practice’s culture and values. However, offering satisfactory service isn’t necessarily enough on its own to maintain a good image. At a time when anyone can make their opinion heard […]

Your private practice has a few options when it comes to the legal structure of your company. Two of the most common include a Limited Liability Corporation (with a business name ending in “LLC”) or a regular corporation (with a business name ending in “Inc”). So, where do S-Corp and C-Corp status come into the […]

Google is the world’s largest search engine and its integrated tools — like Google Maps — can help your practice reach new patients with ease. If you’re wondering how you can use Google to advertise your business, it’s important to recognize that paid ads are only a small part of the equation. Here’s a look […]

New Features Available on Production Servers! Patient Responsibility Estimator ➢ New feature that allows the practice to view patient responsibility. Billing Widget Update ➢ The Billing Widget now has the new option for individual users to set favorites for their modifiers similar to what we do with ICD/CPT Codes. Auto Check-out by Appointment Type ➢ […]

It seems like every business is on the internet these days, but is having a website an absolute necessity for your private practice? Especially if you don’t have a tech-savvy member on your team, creating a website may seem like a monumental task. However, today’s tools make it rather simple and there are a host […]

The insurance industry operates on the principle of shared risk, meaning that while everyone pays in, only a fraction of those people will actually take something out. The difference between what’s paid in and what’s paid out is known as the financial float.   Properly managing the financial float is key to an insurance company’s profits. […]

Questions to Ask Before Switching EHRs Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems form the backbone of today’s healthcare clinics and practices. However, as some software providers move faster than others when it comes to accommodating rapidly evolving requirements, many providers find themselves with a tough decision to make. If you’re considering switching EHR systems, the thought […]

What is Payor-Provider Adversity? Payor-provider adversity is rooted in the dreaded topic of insurance claims. While payors (i.e., insurance companies) are incentivized to minimize the claims they pay out and delay payment, providers (i.e., clinics) rely on timely claims processing. This puts the two parties on opposing ends of the problem, and technology for providers […]

Schedule A Demo Now What is an EHR? If you have been in healthcare for any amount of time, or even visited a doctor, it is likely that you have used an EHR or had your data stored in one. Electronic health record (EHR) systems are digital systems that are designed to facilitate physician documentation […]

Schedule A Demo Now Is Your Existing EHR doing its job? Private practices and medical providers have largely adopted digital patient management solutions, known as EHRs, which are designed to make managing and delivering patient care easier and more effective than ever before. However, with the fast-changing nature of technology, many providers are left wondering […]

Schedule A Demo Now What is Payor Adversity? Providers are inundated with options for who’s going to foot the bill. The payor is the entity that makes payment for the services rendered. This can be an individual (self-pay), employer, insurance company, or government program. Keeping track of all the payors and their role in the […]

What is Float and How Does it Affect My Practice? Financial float is the difference between premiums paid by the patient (or anyone) to the insurance company, minus the claims paid by the insurance company to the provider or practice in question. That’s the simplified definition, but as you can see, it’s not really that […]

What is the CURES Act? The CURES Act was originally signed into law in 2016, containing provisions to streamline information sharing, as well as increase choice and access to information for both patients and their providers. There are provisions for the development and delivery of drugs and medical devices, accelerated research for serious illnesses, improved […]

What is the 988 Crisis Lifeline? The 988 Hotline and Crisis Lifeline is a new emergency number that was recently released and made available to the public on July 1st, 2022. The 988 Hotline is designed as a suicide prevention network and connects and works with over 200+ crisis call centers to provide toll-free assistance, […]

The main component of a successful private practice are the patients it serves. When running a private practice, you need to make sure you have people coming in the door whether you are fresh out of school or seasoned professionals. Your private practice relies on your incoming patients to be able to be a successful […]

How to Get Your Practice onto an Insurance Panel?  The United States has a healthcare system that couldn’t function without insurance. While many people, both patients and providers, would say that the design is flawed, it’s the way the system has been run and will continue to run for the foreseeable future. That means that […]

Should I go into private practice? If you’re a medical professional discerning whether you should start a private practice, it’s certainly a weighty decision with a lot of important factors to consider. Maybe you’ve been working for someone else for some time and are wondering if going into business for yourself could be a better […]

In-House Vs Full Service Billing Many medical professionals choose their professions because they want to help people, and with that kind of a motivator behind their career, many would also say they’d love to give their services away for free if they could somehow still make a living. Unfortunately, as we all know too well, […]

Should I raise my rates for therapy? Perhaps the hardest question you’ll ever ask yourself while running a private therapy practice is, “What should I charge for my services?” If you were working for someone else, such as in a hospital, small clinic, or group practice, this would be taken care of for you, and […]

Have you considered using social media for your chiropractic practice, but do not know where to start? Maybe you already are using social media and want to get more out of it. This series is for you. Subscribe to our blog below for updates as we dive deeper into this multi-part series that covers attracting […]

  For mental health practitioners, navigating insurance claims and billing issues is an unfortunate reality of the job.  Unlike large medical facilities, where entire departments are trained to research, submit, and follow up on claims and billing, you’re probably “winging it” with little to no real understanding of how the system works. The potential for […]