How we can help
assessing current operations
Gathering and analyzing data
Conducting on-site interviews
Observing key processes
Measuring payment accuracy
Creating a roadmap for quick wins and long-term improvements
Addressing specific segments of the revenue cycle process
Conducting a full-scale transformation
Assessing current operations
Addressing specific segments of the revenue cycle process
Conducting a full-scale transformation
With a large-scale RCM transformation, our team can conduct diagnostic reviews of key revenue cycle functional areas driven by data analysis and on-site interviews. We also document conceptual future state performance based on Baker Tilly experience with best-in-class operations and develop initial opportunities for operational and financial improvement. We also compare managed care contracts to determine appropriate benchmarks, payer payment accuracies and denial trends.
After our diagnostic stage, we execute upon mutually agreeable quick win improvements and develop a detailed plan to resolve the systemic issues previously identified. We then start the larger transformation process – which depends on findings from the evaluation stage – and begin executing process and organizational transformation along with optimization of existing technology.
After completion, we also develop a strategic roadmap to help drive long-term accountability and sustainability through our monitoring services that provide dedicated and experienced “preventative maintenance” for your revenue cycle operations.
The RCM process has many facets, and we realize most organizations do not need a full-scale revenue cycle transformation improvement. Because of this, our team can work with you to help correct and optimize areas where corrective action is most needed, including the pre-arrival, arrival, service integrity and documentation, and post-care and financial services RCM stages.
By taking advantage of process level data and combining it with Baker Tilly’s experience and proprietary set of tools, we can help management teams better understand their revenue cycle performance – identifying root causes quickly so that corrective action can be taken early and reduce and eliminate potentially large drains on annual revenues.
Whether it’s evaluating a particular subset of your revenue cycle process or your entire operations, our team will identify gaps and actions needed to achieve real results. Our process includes:
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Streamlining process and automating repetitive tasks
Steps taken within the RCM process can often be tedious, repetitive and prone to human error. With Baker Tilly’s depth and wide range of skillsets, we can identify inefficiencies, create best practices and implement consistent processes throughout the RCM cycle.
In addition to changing basic workflows, our team can help streamline complex processes and automate mundane tasks with robotic process automation (RPA) and automation intelligence (AI). With this combination, our team can help increase employee productivity so that more time can be spent on higher value-added tasks, eliminate human error, and more easily identify alerts that can help reduce dials, recognize and manage underpayments, reduce A/R turnover ratios and more.
Optimizing existing EMR systems
Because medical records are fundamental to every aspect of healthcare, it is necessary to understand how they are used within an organization. Baker Tilly understands how processes and systems work together and incorporates your existing EMR into the planning process to improve workflows and documentation capture make sure your system is operating as efficiently as possible, including:
Performing a readiness assessment of current workflows
Completing interviews to establish future workflow needs
Providing an analytical review and GAP analysis of these workflows
Developing and providing training for hospital staff
Participating in testing, training and go-live activities
Performing post go-live optimizations
FTE performance monitoring
It is important for providers and management teams to understand the effectiveness of their full-time employees (FTE). Tracking of FTE performance can also enhance individual performance, improve employee morale and lead to greater commitment and longer retention for FTEs, even in a work-from-home (WFH) environment.
With Baker Tilly’s proprietary software, we are able to help your organization have better visibility into FTE performance. This includes insights and metrics to benchmark employees for improved operational outcomes, and insights into how to address negative performance.
Managing traditional payer and value-based contracts
Managing traditional payer
and value-based contracts
Successfully setting up, negotiating and managing contracts with payers is a key component of revenue optimization. From ensuring contracts are meeting industry benchmarks to managing contracts to ensuring you are getting paid established rates to negotiating traditional fee-for-service (FFS) and innovative
value-based care (VBC) contracts, our team is here to help.
Streamlining process and automating repetitive tasks
Optimizing existing EMR systems
FTE performance monitoring
Streamlining process and automating repetitive tasks
Steps taken within the RCM process can often be tedious, repetitive and prone to human error. With Baker Tilly’s depth and wide range of skillsets, we can identify inefficiencies, create best practices and implement consistent processes throughout the RCM cycle.
In addition to changing basic workflows, our team can help streamline complex processes and automate mundane tasks with robotic process automation (RPA) and automation intelligence (AI). With this combination, our team can help increase employee productivity so that more time can be spent on higher value-added tasks, eliminate human error, and more easily identify alerts that can help reduce denials, recognize and manage underpayments, reduce A/R turnover ratios and more.
Optimizing existing EMR systems
Because medical records are fundamental to every aspect of healthcare, it is necessary to understand how they are used within an organization. Baker Tilly understands how processes and systems work together and incorporates your existing EMR into the planning process to improve workflows and documentation capture make sure your system is operating as efficiently as possible, including:
- Performing a readiness assessment of current workflows
- Completing interviews to establish future workflow needs
- Providing an analytical review and GAP analysis of these workflows
- Developing and providing training for hospital staff
- Participating in testing, training and go-live activities
- Performing post go-live optimizations
FTE performance monitoring
It is important for providers and management teams to understand the effectiveness of their full-time employees (FTE). Tracking of FTE performance can also enhance individual performance, improve employee morale and lead to greater commitment and longer retention for FTEs, even in a work-from-home (WFH) environment.
With Baker Tilly’s proprietary software, we are able to help your organization have better visibility into FTE performance. This includes insights and metrics to benchmark employees for improved operational outcomes, and insights into how to address negative performance.
Whether it’s assessing your current revenue cycle operations, addressing specific aspects of the RCM process, or undergoing a complete transformation, our team is here to help. Take a deeper dive into how Baker Tilly can help create a more efficient RCM process that fits your organization’s unique needs.