Often references to the healthcare revenue cycle can be vague or over-broad, and as a result this critical element of an organization’s success can be oversimplified or misunderstood. The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) defines healthcare revenue cycle management as “all administrative and clinical functions that contribute to the capture, management, and collection of patient service revenue.” It is so much more than billing and patient collections – the process actually starts the moment a patient calls to schedule an appointment. Get a glossary of common terms associated with the revenue cycle here. Continue Reading What is Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management?