https://cclbilling.com/insights.html Medical billing, revenue cycle, practice technology and healthcare AI insights from CCL Billing, Inc. in Albany, New York, the sister company of Canis Computer Laboratories. en-us Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:10:09 +0000 https://cclbilling.com/what-changes-for-medical-practices-january-1-2027.html https://cclbilling.com/what-changes-for-medical-practices-january-1-2027.html Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 What changes for practices on January 1, 2027: a 2.3% Medicare cut, G2211 replaced by modifier B1, a modifier 25 reduction, Medicaid renewals, and a checklist. https://cclbilling.com/does-your-medical-website-need-to-be-hipaa-compliant.html https://cclbilling.com/does-your-medical-website-need-to-be-hipaa-compliant.html Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 A brochure site is not regulated by HIPAA. Forms, portals, chat, uploads, and tracking tools that touch patient information are. 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Who is covered, the exceptions, a 90-day plan, and how to test. https://cclbilling.com/healthcare-ai-evaluation-companies-compared-2026.html https://cclbilling.com/healthcare-ai-evaluation-companies-compared-2026.html Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Who builds the evals, RL environments, benchmarks, and validation programs for healthcare AI in 2026, listed alphabetically, with seven questions to ask. https://cclbilling.com/how-to-evaluate-a-healthcare-ai-model-before-deployment.html https://cclbilling.com/how-to-evaluate-a-healthcare-ai-model-before-deployment.html Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 A ten-point checklist for evaluating healthcare AI before deployment: private test sets, critical errors, tool-use tests, PHI paths, shadow mode, monitoring. https://cclbilling.com/what-is-a-healthcare-ai-training-environment.html https://cclbilling.com/what-is-a-healthcare-ai-training-environment.html Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 A healthcare AI training environment is a simulated system where a model does real healthcare work and is graded on verifiable outcomes. How to judge one. https://cclbilling.com/prior-authorization-compliance-checklist-2026.html https://cclbilling.com/prior-authorization-compliance-checklist-2026.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The 2026 prior authorization checklist: 72-hour and 7-day clocks, specific denial reasons, 90-day continuity, WISeR, and the records that enforce them. https://cclbilling.com/ai-native-ehr-platforms-compared-2026.html https://cclbilling.com/ai-native-ehr-platforms-compared-2026.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Seven EHR platforms and their AI in 2026, described from their own announcements, plus five architecture questions that separate built-in from bolted-on. https://cclbilling.com/top-medical-billing-companies-in-new-york.html https://cclbilling.com/top-medical-billing-companies-in-new-york.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Comparing medical billing companies in New York? The criteria that matter, seven firms described from their own websites, and five questions to ask each one. https://cclbilling.com/what-percentage-do-medical-billing-companies-charge.html https://cclbilling.com/what-percentage-do-medical-billing-companies-charge.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Most medical billing companies charge 4-10% of collections, with 5-8% most common. What sets your rate - and the questions that matter more than the number. https://cclbilling.com/what-is-an-ai-native-ehr.html https://cclbilling.com/what-is-an-ai-native-ehr.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 An AI-native EHR is built around AI from its first line of code, not retrofitted with plug-ins. How to tell the difference - and why it matters. https://cclbilling.com/how-to-fight-ai-claim-denials-2026-prior-authorization-rules.html https://cclbilling.com/how-to-fight-ai-claim-denials-2026-prior-authorization-rules.html Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Payers now use AI to review claims. What the 2026 CMS prior authorization rules require of them, and the playbook practices can use to answer denials. https://cclbilling.com/top-billing-strategies-to-boost-your-business-cash-flow.html https://cclbilling.com/top-billing-strategies-to-boost-your-business-cash-flow.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Billing strategies that improve a practice's cash flow, from CCL Billing in Albany, NY: cleaner claims, faster follow-up, and revenue you can forecast. https://cclbilling.com/prevent-data-breaches-in-medical-billing-workflows.html https://cclbilling.com/prevent-data-breaches-in-medical-billing-workflows.html Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Medical billing sits at the crossroads of finance and healthcare, which means it handles some of the most sensitive information a business can touch. Claims... https://cclbilling.com/revenue-cycle-performance-tips-for-medical-billing-teams.html https://cclbilling.com/revenue-cycle-performance-tips-for-medical-billing-teams.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Healthcare revenue is often lost in places that feel small at first: a missing modifier, an outdated payer rule, a registration typo, or a claim that sits... https://cclbilling.com/best-practices-for-hipaa-safe-medical-billing-systems.html https://cclbilling.com/best-practices-for-hipaa-safe-medical-billing-systems.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Protecting healthcare data has grown more important than ever as medical billing systems process large amounts of private information each day. https://cclbilling.com/exploring-the-role-of-ai-in-medical-billing-processes.html https://cclbilling.com/exploring-the-role-of-ai-in-medical-billing-processes.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Medical billing is undergoing a significant evolution, driven by the capabilities of artificial intelligence. https://cclbilling.com/unlocking-billing-performance-key-metrics-and-more.html https://cclbilling.com/unlocking-billing-performance-key-metrics-and-more.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 The 12 medical billing metrics and KPIs that matter, how to calculate each, the benchmark targets well-run practices hit, and what to do when a number is off. https://cclbilling.com/enhance-billing-accuracy-with-electronic-health-records.html https://cclbilling.com/enhance-billing-accuracy-with-electronic-health-records.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Integrating billing with EHR systems can reduce errors, streamline workflows, and improve reimbursement outcomes. https://cclbilling.com/how-to-maximize-revenue-through-medical-billing-strategies.html https://cclbilling.com/how-to-maximize-revenue-through-medical-billing-strategies.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Revenue management comes down to accurate documentation, billing, and reimbursement across every stage of the cycle. https://cclbilling.com/expert-tips-for-successful-claims-management-in-healthcare.html https://cclbilling.com/expert-tips-for-successful-claims-management-in-healthcare.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 What medical claims management is, the seven-stage claim lifecycle, where claims fail, and the strategies that cut denials - including complex claims. https://cclbilling.com/ensuring-compliance-in-medical-billing-best-practices.html https://cclbilling.com/ensuring-compliance-in-medical-billing-best-practices.html Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 What medical billing compliance requires in 2026 - HIPAA, the False Claims Act, coding rules, the OIG's seven elements - plus a practice checklist and FAQ.