First Insight Blog

Researching unpaid or denied eye care claims is a time-consuming and frustrating process for optometry and ophthalmology practices. On average, more than 25% of lost practice revenue comes from poor medical billing and revenue cycle management practices. According to the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the average cost of reworking a claim is $25.
July 13, 2017
Keeping your patients engaged in their healthcare and using a patient portal is a critical part of running a successful optometry and ophthalmology practice. If you want to remain competitive and keep up with the younger generation, it’s important to offer easier ways to interact with your patients 24/7.
June 12, 2017
First Insight is making it easier for eye care practices to reduce past-due balances, increase revenue, eliminate data entry errors, and get paid faster with the Advanced Patient Portal “Online Bill Pay” module. Online Bill Pay integrates with MaximEyes EHR and practice management software, and it is powered by Vantiv Integrated Payments, a leading credit card processor that streamlines credit card transactions and reporting. 
March 14, 2017
Is your ophthalmology or optometry practice getting your money’s worth with your in-house billers or eye care billing service? Choosing the best medical billing service is more than just finding someone to process claims. If you are considering outsourcing your medical billing, and are still on the fence about making the leap, here are eight reasons to help you decide.
March 8, 2017
On February 22, 2017, First Insight Corporation will celebrate 23 years as a leader in developing practice management and EHR solutions for optometrists and ophthalmologists. Since I first started the company in 1994, our goal has always been to help eye care providers improve their practice—to work more efficiently and be able to provide great care. We want to make our customers’ lives easier so they can make their patients’ lives better.
February 22, 2017
Medication adherence refers to how a patient conforms to the timing, dosage and frequency of prescribed medications that a healthcare provider recommends. According the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prescription drug non-adherence costs the U.S healthcare industry almost $300 billion a year.
February 10, 2017