Chief Healthcare Executive March 14, 2025
Radiology practices face unique RCM challenges, including declining reimbursements, increasing workload demands, and compliance risks.
Patrick Free, Senior Vice President of Physician Operations at Coronis Health, shares insights on optimizing revenue cycles by identifying inefficiencies, mitigating financial leakage, and ensuring compliance.
The article highlights key operational risks such as improper coding, poor denial management, and misconfigured RCM systems that lead to lost revenue. Patrick Free provides real-world examples of financial mismanagement and a structured approach to evaluating RCM performance.
At the core of the article is a list of 25 essential questions radiology leaders should ask to assess revenue cycle performance. These cover:
- Performance Benchmarks – Evaluating denial rates, collections, and financial oversight.
- In-House vs. Outsourced Billing – Measuring...