J.M. Winston Radiology Associates Inc, a six-physician radiology practice based in Reading, Pa, has partnered with McKesson Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) to help improve cash flow and bolster regulatory compliance. Winston Radiology is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading and offers a full range of imaging services. The group is responsible for approximately 140,000 procedures annually.
McKesson will provide the group with revenue cycle management, including coding, documentation education, claims processing, denial management, A/R management, customer service, collections, compliance oversight, reporting, and credentialing.
Rakesh Barak, MD, president, said Winston chose RMS because of its experience in radiology billing and its track record for improving radiology financial performance nationwide. “Over the past year or so, we experienced a decline in revenue despite a steady procedure count, so we knew we needed to take a hard look at our revenue cycle,” Barak said. “With McKesson’s assistance, we’ve been able to identify significant issues in our billing process and as a result, we’re confident we’ll be able to strengthen andstabilize our revenue stream going forward.”
Barak said another important element in the decision to partner with McKesson was the presence of a radiology processing center in nearby Lancaster, Penn.
