Geoff New, MBA, RHIA, CHFP, CRCR, FHFMA, FAHIMA

Vice President of Provider Solutions and Revenue Cycle

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With over 28 years of experience in the healthcare industry, I have a deep knowledge of revenue cycle management, clinical documentation, health information management, coding, denials prevention, data integrity, and compliance.

I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and I am finishing my Doctor of Education (EdD) in Healthcare Administration and Leadership from Aspen University. I hold multiple credentials and certifications from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). I am passionate about improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes, and advancing the field of health information management through education, advocacy, and innovation.

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As the volumes and complexity of denials increase, RCM leaders grapple with the increased workload while striving to retain dollars to improve financial performance.

Denials & Revenue Recovery Solutions

COVID-19 long-haulers are a unique group of patients who suffer a diverse range of symptoms. See why clinical documentation is so important for this group.

Clinical Documentation – In It for the Long Haul

Find ways to prepare for revenue cycle management in 2021, while considering new regulations, new medical codes, and continued financial uncertainty.

Five Revenue Cycle Management Resolutions for 2021

Learn how a clinically-integrated revenue cycle can be essential to turning financial crisis to opportunity when it comes to denials prevention. Read more.

Turning Financial Crisis Into ‘Opportunity’ Using A Clinically-Integrated Revenue Cycle

Without a proactive strategy to prevent denials, organizations run the risk of post-COVID financial fallout. See 3 mantras to mitigate this.

Three Denials Prevention Mantras to Mitigate Post-COVID Financial Fallout

See 5 actions you can take to create a clinically-integrated revenue cycle and lay the groundwork for proactive denial management.

5 Actions to Take for Proactive Denial Management

Physician offices are the first stop in developing a denials prevention strategy. Find denials prevention tips for HIM and revenue cycle professionals here.

Denials Prevention – Look Upstream with a Physician Office Focus

Now is a good time to consider building a Clinically Integrated Revenue Cycle (CIRC). Learn why and how to get started here.

From Crisis to Best Practice – Using the COVID-19 Pandemic to Create a Better Denials Program

Whether your HIM team is working on site, remotely, or both, learn 12 things to keep in mind when managing clinical information during COVID-19. Read more.

12 Things for HIM Professionals to Remember During COVID-19

Healthcare's transition to a value-based model requires revenue lifecycle management changes. Learn how these changes can help denials management here.

How a Clinically Integrated Revenue Cycle Addresses Denials Management Challenges

The Clinically Integrated Revenue Cycle ensures that people, processes, and technology are aligned to ensure the financial health of the organization.

The Revenue Cycle Revolution – Are You Ready?

Use denials to provide education on coding, documentation, and the importance of ensuring the True Clinical Picture is always captured. See more.

Navigating Denials Using the True Clinical Picture

By ensuring the clinical truth is evident in every record, we begin a chain of positive outcomes. Learn more.

Clinical Documentation Improvement and the Clinical Truth

Focusing on improving the quality of documentation and medical records will allow you to consistently present the true clinical picture.

The True Clinical Picture Begins with a Solid Foundation of Documentation

By taking a holistic approach to managing health information, healthcare organizations can improve quality, ensure compliance and increase revenue. Learn more.

The Importance of Capturing the True Clinical Picture

The idea that we may have to revise CDI talking tracks for provider discussions, possibly even develop new ones, is a distinct possibility indeed.

CC/MCC Analysis – What’s in Store?

Denials can be great opportunities for growth and organizational success. Learn how to check your denial management strategy effectiveness here.

The Healthy Benefits of Denials: Is the Management of your Denials Rock Solid?

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