Becker’s Healthcare Podcast How ASCs Can Strengthen Cash Flow Amid Industry Pressures: Insights from nimble solutions
Nov 21, 2025
Tim Fuchs and Amanda Whitener from nimble solutions dive into the pressing issues faced by ASCs today. Tim shares insights on how to navigate reimbursement pressures and prevent revenue leaks by enhancing daily data monitoring and profitability tracking. Amanda highlights the importance of understanding contracts and ensuring coding integrity to maximize revenue. They also discuss rising costs and the necessity of leveraging data and outsourcing to stay proactive in a challenging healthcare landscape, all while emphasizing the need for a strong foundation in revenue cycle management.
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Make Data A Daily Habit
- Daily data monitoring unlocks early detection of revenue leaks and denial trends.
- Track cash per case, AR aging and net collection rate to spot issues before write-offs occur.
Secure Front-End Processes
- Implement automated eligibility checks and a tight authorization workflow before patients arrive.
- Collect accurate patient estimates and pre-service payments for high-deductible patients to reduce bad debt.
Know Your Contracts Inside Out
- Obtain and centralize full payer contracts and review fee schedules routinely.
- Use contracts to post payments correctly, manage implants, and ensure charge master alignment.