How social networking can help your practice

Join the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) group

No doubt you’ve heard about social networks like MySpace® and Facebook®, but did you know that professional networks are growing in popularity too? These are not your kids’ kind of network. Medical professionals can join established groups for topics like Revenue Cycle Management, ask questions and providers can even be ranked by the number of online recommendations they’ve received.

So what is this professional network?
LinkedIn® is an online network of more than 25 million experienced professionals. The basic membership is free and when you join, you create a profile that summarizes your education and professional accomplishments. That profile helps you find and be found by former colleagues, classmates, peers and friends. You can easily network with people who are already using LinkedIn or invite your trusted contacts to join LinkedIn and connect to you.

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) group on LinkedIn
This group, sponsored by Sage Software, brings together healthcare professionals, consultants and industry leaders to share best practices on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) such as how to reduce claim denials, speed A/R timeframes, negotiate with payers and more.

Simply visit the Revenue Cycle Management group page and request to “Join this group”.

How your practice can benefit?

  • Network with colleagues, subject experts, and Sage Software personnel
  • Ask questions within your network related to Revenue Cycle Management or other issues you’re interested in
  • Doctors can be listed as a recommended Service Provider by gathering recommendations from referring physicians and patients
  • Connect with vendors to improve your Revenue Cycle Management processes and grow your business
  • Ease recruitment by posting and distributing job opportunities
  • Get introduced to other professionals through the people you know

Ready to get started?
Getting set up on LinkedIn is easy. Just visit www.LinkedIn.com. If you’re new to the site, you’ll be prompted to join and create a profile. Then the system will walk you through ways to build your network.

Once you’re done with those steps, or if you’re already a LinkedIn member, just search for Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in the Groups Directory and request to join the group.