decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2014 Issue 5 (May)
Benchmark: Office managers pick up more extra work than other practice employees
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Article Overview
This short benchmark article reviews survey results about changing responsibilities among office managers and other practice staff. It compares how different practice roles took on additional administrative and operational work, including HIPAA compliance, payer negotiations, human resources, front desk coverage, insurance verification, and training connected to ICD-10 preparation. The piece is useful for practice administrators, billing and coding leaders, and operations staff who want a snapshot of workforce trends and task redistribution.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding how responsibilities are shifting across practice roles can help medical offices benchmark staffing demands, identify where administrative burdens are expanding, and anticipate training needs tied to compliance and revenue-cycle operations.
What You Will Learn
- How survey respondents reported changes in job responsibilities over the prior year
- Which administrative and operational tasks were more commonly added to office managers' workloads
- How managers' training and support duties differed across practice roles
- How ICD-10 preparation may have influenced staff training activity
Who Should Read This
- Practice administrators
- Office managers
- Billing managers
- Coding managers
- Medical office staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
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