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Insights for those starting, managing, and growing independent healthcare practices

Elizabeth Woodcock

Dr. Elizabeth Woodcock is the founder and principal of Atlanta-based Woodcock & Associates. She has focused on medical practice operations and revenue cycle management for more than 25 years. She has led educational sessions for a multitude of national professional associations and specialty societies, and consulted for a diverse range of clients.

  • Bachelor of Arts from Duke University

  • Master of Business Administration in healthcare management from The Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania

  • Doctor of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the Bloomberg School of Public Health of Johns Hopkins University

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Person holding billing envelopes.
A step-by-step guide to collecting patient payments

Learn how to effectively reduce patient payment frustrations and improve your practice’s revenue.

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Image depicting the question of what is RADV
Understanding risk adjustment: The definitive RADV rulebook for healthcare

Here’s what you need to know about risk adjustment data validation (RADV), the RADV final rule, and how they will affect your practice.

Patients look at medical billing documents enabling a good patient payment experience
Patients look at medical billing documents enabling a good patient payment experience
How to streamline the patient payment experience and medical billing process

Get expert insights into medical billing process efficiencies that will help your independent practice be more profitable.

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revenue cycle management healthcare
RCM: The ultimate guide to improve practice fiscal health

Improving practice financial health is as simple as improving revenue cycle management.

Independent medical provider reads about outsourced billing services
Independent medical provider reads about outsourced billing services
How to outsource medical billing to master revenue management

Looking to outsource medical billing? Read our complete guide to outsourced billing services to determine if it’s right for your practice.

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice
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Person reviewing insurance appeal letter
Sample letter for appealing a health insurance claim denial

The often labor-intensive process of reworking a denied claim and compiling additional documentation can deter practices from submitting an appeal.

Stethoscope and medical billing documents depict RCM
Stethoscope and medical billing documents depict RCM
The new RCM: Going beyond billing and revenue cycle collections

Revenue cycle management (RCM) is far more than the mechanics of billing and collections. Here are opportunities to improve your practice’s revenue.

Medical billing company manager reads about marketing your billing company to mental health practices
Medical billing company manager reads about marketing your billing company to mental health practices
6 tips for marketing your billing company to mental health practices

Due to increased demand, many mental health practices may be open to having a billing company assist them. Here are tips to market to them.

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medical billing process
How to get paid more and faster by improving your medical billing process

By following best practices for medical billing, you can reach your profit potential.

RVUs for independent practices
RVUs for independent practices
What independent practices need to know about RVUs

Here’s why independent physicians should pay attention to RVUs and how RVU data can help practices to set competitive prices, grow their practice, and more.

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someone dealing with underpayment in medical billing
How to reduce medical billing underpayments

Learn how to improve your practice’s payment tracking and management.

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Two billers discuss automation in medical billing
How to create incentive plans that inspire medical billers

Access these 10 tips to craft incentives your billers want — that also align with your budget.

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a provider who uses medical claims software
Why to consider medical claims software for your new practice

Can billing software do what your staff can’t? Here’s why investing in it is a good business decision.

Physician who uses electronic claims submission for timely filing
Physician who uses electronic claims submission for timely filing
Tips for getting paid faster with electronic claims submission

Submitting clean claims on time is essential to revenue cycle management. Electronic claims submission can help — and get you paid faster.

a provider who uses medical billing automation for clean claims
a provider who uses medical billing automation for clean claims
A guide to medical billing automation and revenue cycle management for your independent practice

Streamline your billing process and claims management to reduce claim denials, minimize reimbursement delays, and shorten payment cycles.

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calculating impact of reducing denials
Get insurance companies to pay you: Reduce denials

Access quick strategies to address the most common sources of non-payments as an independent practice.

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doctor analyzing clean claims in medical billing
Clean medical claims: What you need to know for increased revenue

It’s not enough to just be proficient at submitting clean claims. Get the latest trends in medical claims submission from a medical industry expert

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woman looking at invoice on computer
Getting paid in 2024: The front office’s importance for patient collections

Maintain a successful patient collections process with these tips for your front office staff.

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happy doctor looking at revenue cycle management kpis
Key performance indicators for the revenue cycle

Master the complexities of medical billing. Learn how to evaluate medical billing specialist performance and optimize your revenue cycle through key performance indicators (KPIs)

medical billing denials questions and answers
medical billing denials questions and answers
Your top medical billing denial management questions, answered

Learn how to overcome medical billing denials with this helpful guide

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graphic of book on starting a medical billing company
How to start a medical billing company

With a positive industry outlook, you can start and grow a medical billing company by following these simple steps.

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Two billers discuss automation in medical billing
5 benefits of robotic process automation in medical billing

Robotic automation in medical billing can reduce expenses, boost retention, create healthy cash flow, streamline compliance, and more.

Billing company owner reads about the medical billing industry outlook
Billing company owner reads about the medical billing industry outlook
What is the medical billing industry outlook?

The medical billing industry outlook is positive, although increased competition and consolidation pose challenges.

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medical billing services
How much should I charge for medical billing services?

There are 3 methods you can use to charge for your medical billing services: percentage, per claim, and hourly.

Medical billing company owner reads about the medical billing industry outlook
Medical billing company owner reads about the medical billing industry outlook
Staying ahead of the curve: Medical billing industry trends to watch

Learn what the future holds for the medical billing industry in Tebra’s industry benchmark report.

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