Top 10 Reasons to Break Free from Basic Billing

Karen Larsen • Oct 04, 2024

Struggling with inefficient billing processes can be a nightmare for any healthcare practice. Manual errors, missed follow-ups, and slow claim approvals drain resources and impact your bottom line.


In fact, a study by credit agency firm Equifax reveals that poor billing practices cause doctors in the United States to lose around $125 billion every year.


The reality is that traditional billing systems simply aren’t built to handle the complexities of modern healthcare. With more patients, diverse payer requirements, and stricter regulations, you need a system that can keep up.
You need billrMD.

Try Next-Level Billing for Free with billrMD


Why Your Practice Deserves Better Than Basic Billing

Inefficiencies in billing and practice management systems are costing practices like yours thousands of dollars every year. This is why switching to a modern platform is more crucial than ever. 


Here are the top benefits of stepping away from rudimentary solutions and embracing high-quality billing systems:


Start with a free account and scale up as your practice grows.

The biggest mistake healthcare practices make is sticking with a system that can't scale. As your patient base expands, your billing and practice management software should, too.


Choose a platform that allows you to test its core features without financial risk. Unlike many so-called “free” billing solutions that require credit card details upfront, billrMD comes with a free package—no hidden fees, no credit card details required, no strings attached.


With billrMD, you get the flexibility and affordability of a reliable medical billing software, with the added benefit of scaling up to premium features as your practice grows.


Access your practice anytime, anywhere, with a web-based platform.

Free yourself from the constraints of your office desk! A web-based software such as billrMD allows you to run medical billing and practice management tasks wherever you have internet access.


Whether checking claims statuses or opening your appointment scheduling software, you can manage your practice on the go. With a browser-based solution, you don’t have to be tied to a physical location. Streamline your workflow, reduce administrative burdens, and keep your practice running smoothly—anytime, anywhere.


Save time, money, and effort with electronic claims submission.

Paper-based claims submission in an increasingly digital age is a limitation. It’s time-consuming, expensive, and prone to mistakes, which can lead to claim denials and delays. Most payers won’t even accept paper claims anymore.


If you want to improve the accuracy and turnaround time of your medical billing operations, switching to
electronic claims submission is the way to go.


According to the
2022 Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) Index, electronic claim submissions bring the medical industry a cost savings opportunity of $2.3 billion per year and a time savings opportunity of five minutes per transaction. This time and cost efficiency can mean the difference between thriving and just surviving.


Reduce appointment gaps and overlaps with an appointment scheduling software.

If you want to keep up with high-volume patient visits and minimize disruptions, you need something better than simple calendar management. An advanced appointment scheduling software like billrMD is designed to handle the dynamic needs of busy practices, helping you maintain smooth operations even during peak times.


With waitlist management, real-time availability updates, and automated patient appointment reminders, our software can help you manage fluctuating patient volumes, keep schedules full, and prevent appointment overlaps.


Make smart, data-driven decisions with a robust reporting and analytics tool.

Gain deeper insights into your billing performance with a comprehensive reporting and analytics feature built into your billing software.


billrMD’s built-in reporting mechanism, for example, allows you to track metrics like claim aging, balances, and payments. Our customizable reports help you identify areas for improvement, optimize your revenue cycle, and make data-backed decisions that drive your practice forward.


Manage customized permissions for your team while protecting PHI.

Whether running a medical practice, billing company, or laboratory, your operations may involve several staff members. To ensure your protected health information (PHI) stays secure, you need a software that allows you to tailor access levels for each team member.


With an advanced billing system, you can assign roles and permissions based on job functions, so every member has the appropriate access rights to effectively carry out their roles without compromising patient data. 


Cut down patient no-shows with automated appointment reminders.

Help your patients stay on top of their visits and reduce missed appointments with an automated reminder system conveniently built into your billing and practice management platform. 


With a system that automatically sends patients customized reminders via text or email, you can significantly lower no-show rates, optimize appointment slots, strengthen patient-doctor relationships, and boost practice revenue.


Eliminate manual entry errors with our electronic remittance advice feature.

Manual payment posting can be a time-consuming and error-prone task, especially for a fast-paced organization like yours.


To avoid mistakes and speed up payment reconciliation, leverage a billing system with an
electronic remittance advice (ERA) tool. For example, billrMD automatically and accurately posts payments and adjustments to patient accounts, keeping your revenue cycle smooth and efficient with minimal effort.


Create personalized billing statements that look great and get you paid.

Patient invoicing and billing don’t have to be boring. With billrMD’s customizable billing statements, you can personalize formatting and design to present a professional and precise breakdown of charges your patients can easily understand.


Simplify the billing process, enhance patient satisfaction, and reduce outstanding balances by issuing statements that communicate clearly and effectively.


Process payments directly with a PCI-compliant billing system.

According to J.P. Morgan’s Trends in Healthcare Payments 2023 report, 85% of healthcare consumers prefer an electronic payment method for their medical bills.


If you want your organization to thrive in a highly digital healthcare industry, you need to offer patients a secure and convenient payment process. billrMD is Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant and allows for cash and credit card payment processing directly on the platform—whether in-person, over the phone, or online.


billrMD: Get Next-Level Billing without Breaking the Bank

Let’s face it, upgrading from a basic billing system isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.


A modern billing and practice management solution can transform your practice by improving financial performance, reducing administrative burdens, and enhancing patient satisfaction.


billrMD offers a comprehensive billing and practice management solution designed to meet the unique needs of growing healthcare practices like yours. Say goodbye to inefficiencies and hello to a streamlined revenue cycle.
Start with a free account!


So, what’s holding you back from making the switch?


Open your
free billrMD account today and discover how our software can revolutionize your practice’s financial health!

Try billrMD for Free Today

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