Outsourcing Your Revenue Cycle Management: Relinquishing Control or Reclaiming It?
For many physicians, the prospect of outsourcing revenue cycle management (RCM) triggers an immediate concern: "I'll be giving up control of my practice." It's a common and understandable reaction — but it reflects a misconception worth addressing.
Outsourcing your RCM is not a surrender of control. It is a strategic decision to redirect your focus toward the areas of your practice that benefit most from your expertise. The more important question to ask is whether you and your staff possess the specialized knowledge required to manage your revenue cycle at the level today's healthcare environment demands.
Choosing the Right RCM Partner: Six Questions to Ask
Not all RCM providers are created equal. Before entrusting any company with your revenue cycle, evaluate them against these criteria:
Are they a true RCM company or simply a billing service? The distinction is significant. A billing company processes claims; an RCM company manages the entire financial lifecycle of your practice.
Do they operate with full transparency? Are services performed directly within your existing software, or does the company transfer your data into a proprietary system? You should have complete, real-time visibility into your practice's financial activity at all times.
Do they specialize in your field? If you are a specialist, is the company's expertise aligned with your specialty? Is it founded and led by a clinician in that specialty — ideally one who also holds professional coding certification?
How do they measure their own performance? Does the company maintain internal KPIs and benchmarks to hold their team accountable and demonstrate results?
Do they review both clinical and financial performance with you regularly? A true RCM partner goes beyond reporting — they offer actionable insights and recommendations to improve your practice.
What additional services do they provide? Credentialing, consulting, and other support services can add meaningful value beyond billing alone.
Why Podiatrists Choose JARALL Medical Management
If you are a podiatrist, JARALL Medical Management was built specifically for you. Here is how we answer each of the questions above:
Comprehensive RCM — not just billing. We manage every aspect of your claims process: scrubbing, submission, reconciliation, denials, appeals, patient communication, and everything in between. Your responsibility is your patients and your documentation. Ours is everything else.
Complete transparency. We work exclusively within your existing software. Your data stays with you, and you maintain full, real-time visibility into your practice's performance — always.
Podiatry-specific expertise. JARALL Medical Management was founded and is led by Alan Bass, DPM, CPC — a board-certified podiatrist and certified professional coder. Our focus is singular: podiatry.
Accountable performance tracking. We monitor our team's performance through rigorous internal benchmarking and share those metrics with our clients openly.
Clear, actionable reporting. Through Aurora, our custom analytics platform, we present your clinical and financial data — drawn directly from your EHR — in a clear, accessible format designed to support informed decision-making.
Services beyond RCM. In addition to revenue cycle management, we offer credentialing and practice consulting services to support your growth.
A Partner, Not Just a Vendor
JARALL Medical Management is more than a billing service. We function as a dedicated partner committed to addressing the operational challenges that divert your attention from patient care — allowing you to practice with confidence, clarity, and focus.
To learn more or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bass, visit jarallmedical.com.