Medical billing management is more important for increasing revenue, it’s not just about sending the claims, but it’s about getting paid for the services already delivered. One of the most important steps is the AR follow-up process. And the thing needs to be considered is that when this process not done properly, it will result in delayed payments, denied claims, and missed revenue.
For many practices, we can say that if AR is handled by them, it can be time and resource consuming. That’s where outsourcing the AR follow-up process can make a difference giving your team the peace of mind for doing their work more efficiently, and help them for recovering revenue that may otherwise go uncollected. And as a result, they will be delivered the patient services most effectively.
At One O’Seven RCM, we believe that following up on accounts receivable shouldn’t slow you down, it should increase your financial growth.
Why the AR Follow-Up Process Matters More Than You Think
As we explain in our recent blog that AR follow-up is the backbone of your medical billing process. It refers to the steps taken to track and recover the payments from insurance companies and patients. This includes identifying unpaid claims, resubmission of denied claims, correcting billing errors, and communicating with payers.
If the AR process is delayed, ignored, or not done properly, it may result in:
- Slowing down of cash flow
- Increase in number of aging reports
- Drop of staff morale
- More claims end up written off
Most medical practices already having a lot of responsibilities including full appointment calendars, patient care responsibilities, and administrative duties. Following up on aging claims becomes just another task to squeeze in. And because of this workload, the AR follow-up process not prioritize until we see a problem arise.
But when the AR process is handled with consistency, strategy, and urgency, it leads to:
- Faster payments
- Higher collection rates
- Fewer write-offs
- A healthier revenue cycle
That’s why more practices preferred to outsourcing medical billing process to experts like One O’Seven RCM to handle the back-office work, offering your team the time for patient care.
How One O’Seven RCM Helps You Simplify Collections and Focus on Growth
Outsourcing your AR follow-up process to a dedicated medical billing partner like One O’Seven RCM doesn’t mean giving up control it means gaining support, insight, and results. As AMA explains in its studies that this is how physicians get paid.
Here’s how it helps your practice:
1. Dedicated AR Specialists
Our team focuses solely on tracking, analyzing, and following up on your unpaid claims. From aged receivables to denials, we handle all with care.
2. Faster Recovery of Payments
We use proactive follow-up techniques rather than waiting for responses, which means we call insurance companies and talk directly to them, cross verify for any missing paperwork and fix the billing issues on urgent basis. This helps avoid the frustrating back-and-forth and you will be getting your payments moving forward without unnecessary delays.
3. Focused Denial Management
Normally denials are common, if there is a proper follow up on denied claims, then there will be no lost of revenue. Our team identifies patterns in your denials and works to recover them quickly, and helping you to reduce future rejections.
4. Time Back for Your In-House Team
By outsourcing AR tasks, your staff can shift their energy back to the front office, improving patient experiences and operational efficiency.
5. Transparent Reporting and Communication
We keep your team informed through regular updates, clear reporting, and collaborative feedback. You always know where your revenue stands, no surprises.
The Real Benefit: Letting You Do What You Do Best
Your medical practice runs on relationships with your patients, your staff, and your partners. You should be spending time improving those, not chasing down unpaid claims from six months ago.
With One O’Seven RCM as your partner, your practice can:
- Increase monthly collections
- Reduce aging AR over 90 days
- Improve financial growth
- Gain peace of mind that billing is under control
We know revenue cycle management is more important for a business. It’s the heartbeat of your business. And when the AR follow-up process is handled with care, consistency, and the right approach, it sets everything else up for success.
Ready to Make a Change?
If your practice is spending too much time chasing payments and not enough time on what matters most, it’s time to think differently.
Outsource your AR follow-up process to One O’Seven RCM and start focusing on your growth, not your delays.