{"id":1511,"date":"2026-04-02T15:26:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/?p=1511"},"modified":"2026-04-02T20:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:24:44","slug":"5-things-billing-groups-plan-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/blog\/physicians\/5-things-billing-groups-plan-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Billing groups:\u00a05 Things\u00a0to plan\u00a0for\u00a0(and the risks involved)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1511\" class=\"elementor elementor-1511\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-413f683 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"413f683\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e6dbd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50e6dbd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa12ead elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa12ead\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d4781e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d4781e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Resilience depends on reducing single points of failure:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physician groups need systems and training that promotes continuity when people or processes change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Technology demands thoughtful implementation:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Systems built on advanced tech like AI tools depend on careful, cohesive\u00a0rollouts\u00a0to mitigate risks\u00a0and maximize long-term stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Standardization is key as groups\u00a0grow:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Variability in billing practices, documentation, and workflow creates compliance and financial risk without consistent, cross-team practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88924fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88924fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Group billers need to prepare for the future to secure collective efficacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While billing as a group alleviates expenses\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digitallibrary.cma.ca\/link\/digitallibrary1478?_gl=1*hmgcbv*_gcl_au*MTU5NDcwMzE4Mi4xNzY4NDkxODM2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">saves\u00a0valuable time<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, it\u00a0may\u00a0also leave individual\u00a0group members with less\u00a0billing\u00a0autonomy, and therefore, less flexibility to navigate change. These struggles\u00a0will\u00a0inevitably\u00a0impact\u00a0their bottom lines.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"93\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why do physicians choose group billing?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Hours saved by distributing billing burden are\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/physicians\/what-hours-saved-offers-clinicians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">redirected to more meaningful pursuits<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, such as program expansion\u00a0and personal development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Teams of\u00a0clinicians\u00a0share\u00a0billing\u00a0burden and reap the rewards collectively. But they also share downside\u00a0risks. For example, how would\u00a0the group respond to key knowledge holders leaving? What happens if the government shifts compensation incentives?\u00a0Do all group members interpret compliance rules the same?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The answers to these questions guide immediate decisions for long-term revenue growth. Read on to discover five things group billers need to plan for, and actions to take today.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96022e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96022e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>1) Administrators retiring or leaving<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a76454 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a76454\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Canada, rates of physician\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cma.ca\/about-us\/what-we-do\/press-room\/five-years-onset-covid-19-canadas-physicians-still-suffer-high-rate-burnout#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Canadian%20Medical%20Association%20(CMA)%2C,electronic%20medical%20records%20(EMRs)%20outside%20regular%20hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">burnout increased from 30% to 46%<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from 2017\u20132025\u00a0and more physicians\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oma.org\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2025\/december\/ontarios-doctors-release-new-data-on-family-doctor-shortage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">52% in Ontario<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014considering retirement or plan to retire in the next five years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When burnout leads to turnover, this creates major risks to billing groups that rely on specific individuals to administer their billing operations.\u00a0Across Canadian physician groups, long-tenured billing administrators often hold critical operational knowledge that\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0formally documented. This includes how to handle provincial billing nuances\u00a0like\u00a0RAMQ vs. OHIP rules,\u00a0as well as\u00a0informal workarounds that keep claims flowing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When these individuals retire or leave, that knowledge disappears\u00a0overnight.\u00a0This creates immediate gaps in billing accuracy and efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Claim submission delays, increased rejection rates, and slower resubmissions disrupt cash flow\u2014particularly in groups\u00a0operating\u00a0under blended or APP models where reporting requirements are strict.\u00a0Remaining\u00a0staff are often expected to absorb this complexity, even if they lack the same depth of experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This feeds a negative cycle of burnout, more errors, and further turnover. The financial impact is negative, too.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cc4313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cc4313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Three ways to prepare<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1865f7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1865f7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Document end-to-end billing workflows:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capture step-by-step processes, including edge cases like rejected claims, shadow billing requirements, and payer-specific nuances by province.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standardize onboarding and training programs:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build structured onboarding that includes billing rules, system navigation, and real scenarios. This reduces ramp-up time and ensures consistency across hires.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cross-train\u00a0team members:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure multiple people can handle core billing functions. This reduces dependency on any single individual and improves resilience during transitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-122c39d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"122c39d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Physicians using Petal gained an average of $34,346 annually compared to manual billing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/reports\/how-medical-billing-solutions-are-transforming-physician-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn how<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97e5d12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97e5d12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85500011 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85500011 BCX0\">2)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85500011 BCX0\">Government changes to compensation models<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4f4e6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a4f4e6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-15-at-2.44.33-PM-1024x662.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1154\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-15-at-2.44.33-PM-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-15-at-2.44.33-PM-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-15-at-2.44.33-PM-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-15-at-2.44.33-PM-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-15-at-2.44.33-PM.png 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96c3450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96c3450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physicians are beholden to government priorities and associated incentives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shifts in provincial compensation models,\u00a0such as moving from fee-for-service (FFS) to alternative payment plans (APPs), capitation, or blended models,\u00a0introduce financial and operational uncertainty.\u00a0Clinical activity no longer\u00a0matches\u00a0revenue in the same way,\u00a0and\u00a0without clear visibility, groups\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0understand whether\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0optimizing\u00a0under\u00a0the new model.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During transition periods, revenue predictability often declines. Delays in funding adjustments, evolving policy interpretations, and new reporting requirements (such as shadow billing or access metrics) create confusion. If physicians don\u2019t fully understand how their work translates into compensation, they\u2019ll become frustrated or disengaged. Administratively, teams must adapt quickly to new data capture requirements and ensure compliance with provincial guidelines, which vary significantly across jurisdictions like Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-287a21a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"287a21a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Three ways to prepare<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b73a3fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b73a3fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Model\u00a0financial impact\u00a0before rollout:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use historical data to simulate how different compensation models affect revenue distribution, physician income, and group sustainability.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure data capture supports funding formulas:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Align billing and scheduling workflows with required reporting (shadow billing, patient attachment, access metrics\u00a0etc.) to avoid funding discrepancies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communicate\u00a0frequently\u00a0with stakeholders:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep physicians and administrators informed with clear, ongoing updates to reduce confusion and support adoption of new models.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3d3f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e3d3f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25523600 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25523600 BCX0\">3)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25523600 BCX0\">Technological advancements<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-816c7ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"816c7ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The adoption of advanced billing platforms, AI-driven coding tools, and integrated EMR systems is accelerating across Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While these technologies promise efficiency gains, they also introduce complexity.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/cybersecurity\/6-cybersecurity-best-practices-healthcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Data migration from legacy systems carries real risks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0missing records, corrupted data, or incomplete transfers directly affect billing accuracy and reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">New systems also come with a learning curve. Productivity often dips in the\u00a0early stages\u00a0as staff adapt to new workflows and interfaces. At the same time, integration challenges\u00a0emerge\u00a0between billing systems, scheduling platforms, and financial tools. In fragmented environments, even small disconnects result in duplicate work or missed claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For physician groups operating across multiple sites or provinces, these risks are amplified by differing requirements and system configurations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4df8843 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4df8843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Three ways to prepare<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d42ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d42ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Run parallel systems during transition:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Temporarily\u00a0operating\u00a0old and new systems side by side allows teams to\u00a0validate\u00a0outputs and catch discrepancies before full cutover.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide role-specific training and clear ownership:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tailor training to each role and assign clear responsibility for system configuration, updates, and issue resolution.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build contingency plans for downtime:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Establish\u00a0backup workflows (manual or alternative systems)\u00a0so\u00a0billing and scheduling continue during outages or disruptions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc51fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffc51fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clinicians save an average of\u00a0161 hours\u00a0annually using Petal Billing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/reports\/how-medical-billing-solutions-are-transforming-physician-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn how<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9829cb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9829cb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111256564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111256564 BCX0\">4)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111256564 BCX0\">Compliance and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111256564 BCX0\">billing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111256564 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111256564 BCX0\">ud<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111256564 BCX0\">it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111256564 BCX0\">s<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8765464 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8765464\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As physician groups grow or merge, variability in billing practices becomes more pronounced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Different clinics may interpret provincial billing rules differently. They may apply codes inconsistently. They may\u00a0follow unique documentation standards. When combined with varying compensation agreements across physicians, this\u00a0forms\u00a0a complex environment\u00a0where\u00a0standardization\u00a0and\u00a0monitoring are difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This complexity increases exposure to audits from provincial payers,\u00a0such as RAMQ or OHIP. Inconsistent billing or insufficient documentation\u00a0lead\u00a0to\u00a0clawbacks\u00a0or penalties, as well as\u00a0rejected claims\u00a0where providers\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physiciansfirst.ca\/resources\/m97j75fvnplioy273ttpnumq1rmflt#:~:text=The%20Financial%20Burden%20Behind%20OHIP,review%20and%20revise%20the%20errors.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">may\u00a0already\u00a0be losing 5\u20138%+ of earned revenue<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Larger groups face challenges in reconciling revenue distribution accurately, particularly when multiple compensation models coexist. Barring clear oversight, small discrepancies accumulate into significant financial and compliance risks.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b7f14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76b7f14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Three ways to prepare<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb9bad9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb9bad9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conduct regular internal billing audits:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proactively review claims\u00a0and\u00a0coding patterns to\u00a0identify\u00a0issues before external audits occur.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Document to\u00a0support claims:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Align clinical documentation with billing requirements to reduce the risk of rejections or\u00a0clawbacks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay updated on billing rules and guidelines:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitor\u00a0provincial updates and ensure teams are trained on changes to\u00a0maintain\u00a0compliance across all sites.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe17ff3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe17ff3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217275551 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217275551 BCX0\">5)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217275551 BCX0\">Evolving i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217275551 BCX0\">ndustry trends<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be44588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be44588\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Physician group operations evolve\u00a0alongside\u00a0broad,\u00a0multi-dimensional\u00a0healthcare trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For example, team-based care models\u00a0common in Family Health Teams\u00a0in Ontario,\u00a0Groupes\u00a0de\u00a0m\u00e9decine\u00a0de famille (GMFs)\u00a0in Quebec, and interdisciplinary clinics\u00a0are changing how services are delivered and billed. Attribution becomes more complex when multiple providers contribute to a patient encounter, especially under blended funding models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At the same time, virtual care and hybrid scheduling have become standard. While they improve access, they introduce\u00a0additional\u00a0billing considerations, including modality-specific codes and eligibility rules that vary by province. Scheduling also becomes more dynamic, requiring coordination across in-person and virtual slots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finally, there&#8217;s also growing pressure to meet access-related metrics, such as wait times and patient attachment rates, which are increasingly tied to funding. Groups must balance these priorities with operational realities by aligning scheduling decisions with both patient needs and reporting requirements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a68a31b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a68a31b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Three ways to prepare<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae26b02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae26b02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support multi-provider scheduling workflows:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure systems handle shared panels, cross-coverage, and team-based care without breaking billing attribution.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integrate virtual care billing into workflows:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clarify\u00a0how virtual visits are documented and billed to reduce errors and inconsistencies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standardize processes across sites:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For groups\u00a0operating\u00a0across multiple clinics or regions, consistent workflows improve\u00a0reporting accuracy and compliance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d1a35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56d1a35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248002373 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248002373 BCX0\">No matter what happens, bill with confidence<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4052709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4052709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"483\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Hospitals-Website-01.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1118 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Hospitals-Website-01.png 660w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Hospitals-Website-01-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Hospitals-Website-01-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 660px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 660\/483;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75304aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75304aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Choose a\u00a0billing\u00a0tool that makes\u00a0financial\u00a0planning easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/petal-billing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Petal Billing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> automates billing processes using tools designed for\u00a0unique billing rules\u00a0across Canada.\u00a0Live agents are\u00a0ready and based in your province.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0access stable, predictable revenue through end-to-end claim management.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"82\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Proof: Our<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/reports\/how-medical-billing-solutions-are-transforming-physician-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">independent study<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0found<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0physicians using Petal Billing\u00a0reported an\u00a0annual\u00a0average of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">161 hours\u00a0saved\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">and<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a09.4%\u00a0more revenue\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">or\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$24,123 per year<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enjoy\u00a0features that\u00a0support fewer rejected claims.\u00a0Through\u00a0provincial code validation, centralized billing for specialty groups, real-time claim\u00a0updates,\u00a0and remittance tracking,\u00a0your group\u00a0will be positioned\u00a0for long-term success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No matter what happens, Petal&#8217;s here to guide your billing success.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1131435 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1131435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Access\u00a0stable billing for today and tomorrow:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talk to a Petal expert<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing and refining schedules drains physicians\u2019 limited time and energy. 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