AGS Health

Mark your calendars! On December 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, join Leigh Poland, our VP of Coding Services, and Madesh Ragu, Senior Manager of Operations, for a vital webinar on the American Medical Association’s upcoming CPT code updates, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This year’s update includes 420 editorial changes, with 270 new codes, 112 deletions, and 70 revisions. We'll highlight the most notable updates, including changes in E&M, surgery, anesthesia, pathology & laboratory, and medicine sections. Accurate coding is essential for high-quality patient care and proper reimbursement, so don’t miss this opportunity to ensure you and your team are prepared for the changes ahead! Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02Zkrkt0

A large not-for-profit health system in Texas, serving over 3 million people through more than 50 hospitals and 1,200 access points, partnered with AGS to enhance its revenue cycle management (RCM) and coding operations. The health system aimed to reduce costs, streamline workflows, and protect the patient financial experience, while fully optimizing its investments in RCM technologies like CAC, automation, and AI. After a comprehensive review of RCM vendors, AGS was selected to augment key financial functions, including insurance verification, coding, billing, and A/R follow-up. The partnership consistently delivered on turnaround times, efficiency, and quality, meeting all performance and quality KPIs. To learn more, click here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZkqTr0

Automation works best when it’s configured to your needs. At AGS Health, we blend intelligent automation with human expertise to solve complex coding issues and drive performance. Get the coding results you need to fuel your organization's growth. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02YxDj-0

AGS Health's Patient Financial Services are trusted by leading healthcare organizations across the country for their ability to improve accuracy, speed up reimbursement times, and prevent revenue leakage. With over 3,000 A/R specialists managing $50B in A/R, our services—ranging from claim management to A/R and self-pay management—deliver results that drive revenue growth. Our clients have seen game-changing outcomes, including reducing denial volumes by 50%, clearing aging A/R backlogs, and generating millions in revenue in under a year. Discover how we can help transform your financial performance! https://hubs.la/Q02Yxnvb0

Socioeconomic status, education, and employment can affect health. Understanding these Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) can lead to more equitable and cost-effective health solutions. Check out our blog and discover how to address health disparities and improve health outcomes across all communities. https://hubs.la/Q02Yxt640

Revenue cycle efficiency is crucial for the financial health of healthcare organizations, as it directly affects cash flow, operational costs, and overall profitability.

Prior authorizations can weigh heavily on healthcare providers, affecting financial performance, operational efficiency, and, crucially, patient care. Uncover practical strategies to alleviate these burdens. By embracing technology, optimizing workflows, and choosing the right sourcing model, you can transform these challenges into valuable opportunities for improvement. https://hubs.la/Q02Yx80h0

Missed last month's insightful webinar on tackling clinician burnout and staff shortages? You can now watch it on demand! Megan DeVoe, VP of Coding and CDI Service Line, and Dr. Lina Sanchez, Director of Clinical Services, discuss the vital links between utilization management (UM), clinical documentation integrity (CDI), clinical authorization, and medical coding. Discover how a unified approach can enhance workflows, alleviate burnout, and improve revenue cycle management through tailored technology and strategic outsourcing for better denial management and patient outcomes. Don’t miss out—watch now! https://hubs.la/Q02XDTb30

Delivering an exceptional patient experience requires seamless coordination between clinical and administrative teams. However, finding skilled administrative staff with clinical expertise in today’s labor market is both challenging and costly. With AGS Health, your clinical resources can focus on care, while we handle the rest. Our clinically trained experts can help accelerate your journey towards clinical operational excellence, ensuring prompt and precise processing of clinical documentation, authorizations, and other burdensome tasks. Get paid and stay paid for the services you provide with AGS Health clinical administrative services today. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02XDRfw0

Accurately determining medical necessity for emergency services, such as ambulances and airlifts, is essential for securing reimbursement. This ebook offers a detailed guide to the requirements, including real-world examples and practical decision trees to help with decision-making. Download now: https://hubs.la/Q02XDT880