Maria Rush

What Is a Hybrid Healthcare System? Hybrid healthcare is a care model that combines telehealth visits with in-person appointments, using shared systems so patients and providers can move between both smoothly. It matters because it adds convenience for patients and helps clinics use staff time and resources more efficiently. For example, a post-surgery follow-up can … Continued

Claim denials are a massive headache. They slow down payments, eat up staff time, and cost hospitals and clinics billions. So what’s really going on? In my experience as someone who worked in healthcare, the old approach to claims denial management just does not work anymore. Reacting after a denial hits is expensive and exhausting. … Continued

Managing revenue in healthcare is like trying to plug holes in a leaky bucket. Just when you think everything’s under control, a denied claim slips through and throws everything off. Denials have always been part of the process, but now they’re piling up fast. Hospitals reportedly spend around $19 billion a year just trying to … Continued

In 2026, value-based care means providers get paid based on patient outcomes, not just the number of services delivered, so billing workflows must connect clinical results to reimbursement. Billing teams need data flowing between the EHR and revenue systems to capture quality metrics, risk adjustments, and performance thresholds. For example, tracking fewer readmissions or better … Continued

We’re excited to announce that HelpSquad has been recognized as a 2025 Spring Clutch Global Award winner for our excellence in Customer Support Outsourcing services. This places us among the top 15 customer service providers worldwide on Clutch, the leading global marketplace for B2B service providers. What the Clutch Global Awards Mean Clutch evaluates tens … Continued

Medical claims processing jobs are roles where you review, correct, and submit insurance claims so healthcare providers get paid accurately and on time. You check patient coverage, verify codes like CPT and ICD-10, fix errors, and follow up on rejections or denials. For example, if a claim is denied because a diagnosis code is missing, … Continued

Revenue losses, compliance risks, and patient trust are on the line. Let’s talk about what’s really going wrong and how to fix it without burning out your team. What’s Really Draining Your Practice? Most healthcare providers focus on patient volume or insurance reimbursement rates when thinking about revenue. Totally fair. But here’s something we don’t … Continued

You can become a medical administrative assistant online by learning core healthcare office skills and then applying for remote roles that use those skills daily. Start with a reliable home setup, then take online training in medical terminology, EHR systems, and basic billing. Next, build experience through an internship or small freelance tasks. For example, … Continued

A medical administrative assistant is the person who keeps a clinic or medical office running smoothly by handling the non-clinical work patients rely on every day. They schedule appointments, manage medical records, support billing and insurance, and answer patient questions, often in person or remotely. For example, they may verify your insurance, confirm your visit … Continued