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Sun Nov 24 2024

Interim and Final Billing of Patients in Nice HMS

Efficient billing is vital for the financial health of healthcare institutions. Indian hospitals face challenges such as managing discounts, preventing fraud, and ensuring transparency in billing processes. **Nice HMS** offers a robust billing solution tailored to address these issues with features like interim and final billing, discharge checklists, and seamless TPA claim management. It allows grouping invoices by patient encounters, ensuring accurate expense tracking, and verifying all charges before finalization. The system’s user-friendly interface and compliance with NABH standards make it an ideal choice for hospitals, enhancing operational efficiency, transparency, and patient satisfaction while safeguarding financial integrity.

Sat Nov 16 2024

Enhancing the Discharge Process with an Estimated Discharge Date in Nice HMS

Delays in hospital discharges often stem from poor coordination between ward staff and the billing department. To streamline this process, **Nice HMS**, an **ABDM triple-milestone-certified HIMS**, introduces the *Estimated Discharge Date* (EDD) feature. Set during admission and adjustable throughout the patient’s stay, the EDD provides advance notice to billing and other departments, enabling proactive preparation. Integrated into the IPD Console with intuitive color-coded indicators, the EDD ensures dynamic planning and improved communication. This innovation accelerates billing, enhances ward management, and reduces discharge delays, significantly boosting operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. **Nice HMS** continues to set new standards in healthcare management.

Fri Nov 15 2024

Preventing Duplicate Patient Entry in HIMS

Duplicate patient entries are a common issue in hospital and clinic management systems, leading to confusion in patient care, billing errors, and inefficiencies in record management. *Nice HMS*, an ABDM triple milestone-certified system, addresses this challenge with built-in duplicate-checking and merging features. When a new patient is registered, *Nice HMS* identifies similar-sounding names and flags potential duplicates, allowing users to confirm or override as needed. Additionally, a merge tool consolidates existing duplicate records for seamless data management. These features streamline operations, enhance billing accuracy, and improve patient care continuity. Explore *Nice HMS* to optimize your healthcare management today.

Tue Nov 12 2024

Preventing Unwanted Duplicate Diagnostic Test Orders in Nice HMS

Nice HMS, an ABDM triple milestone-certified hospital management system, offers a versatile platform for creating and billing diagnostic test orders across various healthcare services, including radiology, pathology, dietetics, and interventional procedures. To prevent unintentional duplicate test orders, Nice HMS features a **Repeat** option in its Service Request creation process. By default, it checks for existing orders in "Draft," "Active," or "Completed" states and prompts an error if duplicates are detected, unless the **Repeat** option is selected. This streamlined approach enhances workflow efficiency, minimizes patient inconvenience, and optimizes resource usage. Contact us today to learn how Nice HMS can elevate your hospital’s operational effectiveness.

Thu Nov 07 2024

Preventing Lab Billing Fraud in Healthcare Facilities with Nice HMS

Lab billing fraud can result in significant revenue loss for healthcare facilities. Nice HMS, an ABDM triple-milestone certified HIMS, addresses this issue by enforcing a secure billing process for lab tests. In Nice HMS, lab tests must be billed before they’re activated and allowed for reporting. Service requests start in a draft state, preventing test results from being processed until an invoice is generated. This system ensures all lab services are accounted for financially, reducing the risk of billing fraud. Nice HMS helps facilities maintain financial accuracy and protects against potential revenue leaks effectively.