Revenue cycle management (RCM) is important to the operations of a healthcare practice. We learn that the RCM process begins even before a patient has been seen by the doctor. The RCM has three components: front-end process, middle process and back-end process. (1) pick one component (front, middle or back) of the RCM process. Then, (2) explain the component and provide an example of the selected component.

Revenue cycle management (RCM) is important to the operations of a healthcare practice. We learn that the RCM process begins even before a patient has been seen by the doctor. The RCM has three components: front-end process, middle process and back-end process. (1) pick one component (front, middle or back) of the RCM process. Then, (2) explain the component and provide an example of the selected component.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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