Michigan Radiology Group Outsources Accounts Receivable and Financial Management to Per-Se Technologies

Connective Healthcare industry leader Per-Se Technologies will provide comprehensive revenue cycle management solutions to X-Ray Associates of Port Huron, P.C. of Port Huron, Mich. The group chose to outsource services to Per-Se because of the company’s radiology reimbursement expertise. Per-Se’s Connective Healthcare solutions help physicians and hospitals realize their financial goals.

X-Ray Associates’ 11 board certified radiologists and one radiation oncologist provide radiology services to five hospitals, an MRI center and numerous smaller facilities in Michigan’s thumb area. As part of its agreement with X-Ray Associates, Per-Se will provide the group with complete accounts receivable management services to improve coding accuracy and will assist with business strategy. With its dedicated account management team, Per-Se is able to provide the radiology practice with an unmatched level of customer service.

Kanu Dalal, M.D., radiation oncologist and President of X-Ray Associates, said its relationship with Per-Se will help the practice meet its performance standards. He added, “We look forward to working with Per-Se. They have depth and expertise to address the critical needs of our practice, including radiation therapy billing,” Leo Fregoli, M.D., X-Ray Associates CFO, identified technology as a key issue for the practice. “Per-Se’s technology capabilities alone will allow us to interface with our hospitals to improve charge capture and boost revenues,” said Dr. Fregoli.

“Our expertise in the coding challenges that face radiologists will help X-Ray Associates reduce coding errors and mitigate compliance risks,” said Pat Leonard, president of specialty operations for Per-Se’s Physician Services Division. “Plus our best practice approach streamlines business processes for radiologists in order to reduce the cost of billing and increase cash flow for their practice.”