Additionally, gone are the days of sifting through piles of paper to find a missing signature, only to realize the page your biller is looking for was never turned in. Less paperwork equates to fewer errors, which means the amount of time and money the company spends on overtime hours and unnecessary write-offs will reduce significantly.

Lastly, in the event of an audit, providers can easily retrieve files at any given time with just the click of a button. As all files are stored electronically, providers are significantly more prepared for potential questions. Not only are all documents well-sorted and effortlessly accessible, but providers can rest easy knowing nothing is missing or out of place.


Using a paper-based system for your billing needs might have been the way it’s always been done. But that method should be put in the past, as it is not worth the frustration it causes your billers. Trust me when I say the future is mobile and it can reduce time, increase revenue and leave the very important billing department happy, which can be key to an organization’s success.


About the author: Gregg Timmons, president and CEO of Apacheta Corporation, is a veteran software executive who has 30 years of experience building successful high-growth software businesses spanning Fortune 500 companies, startups and turnaround ventures. Prior to Apacheta, Timmons served as president and CEO of MedAct Software, a healthcare software company. He has also held key executive roles at BorderWare Technologies and Netscape Communications. Timmons serves on several company boards of directors and is a frequent speaker, panelist and author covering healthcare IT and internet security. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas, San Antonio.

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