Enhanced Revenue Cycle Management Solution
Athenahealth's athenaIDX is a comprehensive revenue cycle management (RCM) solution designed to streamline financial processes for large practices, health systems, billing services, and hospitals. By leveraging athenaIDX, organizations can significantly reduce their days in accounts receivable (A/R) and lower their cost to collect, ultimately enhancing overall financial performance.
Key Features and Services
One of the core features of athenaIDX is its low-touch automation tools that alleviate routine A/R follow-up tasks, allowing staff to concentrate on more critical challenges. Moreover, the platform prioritizes interoperability, enabling seamless integration with various EMR systems while minimizing disruption to existing workflows.
Benefits of Working with Athenahealth
With a proven track record spanning over 50 years, Athenahealth stands out as a leader in the RCM space, helping clients accelerate revenue reimbursement and boost profitability. The platform's scalability ensures that organizations can manage growth and adapt to new reimbursement models without extensive additional resources.
Integrated Clearinghouse Services
AthenaIDX offers integrated clearinghouse services through athenaEDI, fostering better profitability by reducing errors and enhancing staff efficiency. The solution provides fully integrated workflows, revenue cycle monitoring, and efficiency gains in full-time equivalent (FTE), leading to improved financial outcomes.
Tailored Approach to RCM
Athenahealth's tailored approach to RCM ensures that each client receives a customized solution aligned with their unique needs and objectives. By understanding the intricacies of different organizations, Athenahealth helps hospitals achieve significant financial improvements, such as reduced cost-to-collect, decreased claim rejection rates, and minimized denied claims.
Comprehensive RCM Solutions
For organizations seeking a unified approach to revenue cycle management, Athenahealth offers a combined Business Office solution that consolidates hospital and physician group operations into a cohesive platform. This approach enhances billing and staff productivity by providing a centralized system for scheduling, billing, and financial balances.
Innovative Staff Productivity Tools
Athenahealth's Gamify tool is designed to boost billing team productivity and engagement by transforming RCM tasks into a game-like experience. By incentivizing performance through points and fostering friendly competition among team members, Gamify enhances staff adherence to best practice workflows within the athenaIDX system.
Tailored Support for Independent Practices
For non-enterprise practices in need of scalable RCM support, Athenahealth offers athenaCollector, a cloud-based solution renowned for its industry-leading clean claim rates and expert services. With continuously updated billing rules and expert guidance, athenaCollector caters to the unique needs of independent practices seeking efficient revenue cycle management.