Tackling the High Cost of Healthcare in the United States in 2025: How ScribeEMR’s VMA (Virtual Medical Assistant) Services Can Help
Let’s face it – healthcare in the U.S. is expensive, and 2025 is no exception. According to CMS, we’re looking at around $4.9 trillion in healthcare spending this year, which is nearly 18.3% of the entire GDP [1]. That’s a huge number, and yet, many practices are still struggling with the same old issues—administrative overload, billing errors, staffing shortages, and inefficiencies that drain both time and money.
The big question is: Where is all this money going? And more importantly, how can we start using it better?
That’s where Virtual Medical Assistant (VMA) Services by ScribeEMR come in.
What’s Really Driving the Cost?
The Real-World Impact of Inefficiency
Let’s break it down:
✅ Claim Denials: In 2024, 15% of claims were denied, and nearly 40% of those could’ve been avoided with better documentation and verification processes [3]. That’s a lot of money left on the table.
✅ Staffing Gaps: Many practices just don’t have the front-office staff they need. This leads to overworked teams, errors, and high turnover.
✅ Patient Expectations: People expect faster, tech-friendly service. If they can’t get through to your office or get clear billing info, they’ll go elsewhere.
It’s not just inconvenient – it’s expensive. And its why many forward-thinking practices are turning to virtual support to lighten the load.
VMA (Virtual Medical Assistant) Services by ScribeEMR – Like an Extension of Your Practice
At ScribeEMR, we created Virtual Medical Assistant (VMA) Services to solve exactly these kinds of problems. Our goal? To free up your time, reduce stress on your staff, and help your practice run smoother—all without the cost and hassle of hiring in-house.
Here’s what we offer through VMA Services:
✦ In-Network Referrals – Help patients get referred correctly, reducing leakage.
✦ Chart Preparation – Optimize patient flow before each appointment.
✦ Secure Fax Management – Keep everything organized and moving quickly.
✦ Patient Registration – Start every patient interaction smoothly.
✦ Medical Record Filing – Accurate, fast, and accessible documentation.
✦ Prior Authorizations – No more unnecessary treatment delays.
✦ Appointment Confirmations – Fewer no-shows, more filled slots.
✦ Claims Management – Cleaner claims, faster payments.
✦ Patient Follow-ups – Keep your patients engaged and coming back.
And yes – we’re HIPAA-compliant, trained on your EHR, and built to blend seamlessly into your current workflow.
What Kind of Results Can You Expect?
Practices that use ScribeEMR’s VMOS have seen:
✅ 20–30% increase in revenue from quicker reimbursement and better patient retention.
✅ Up to 40% savings on operations, just by cutting down on billing errors and extra staff costs.
✅ Happier patients, thanks to a more responsive and organized front desk (even if it’s virtual!).
One of our clients told us:
“We had constant issues with denials and call-backs. After switching to VMOS, it’s like we added a whole new team—but without needing more office space.”
Why Now?
The truth is costs aren’t going down any time soon. If anything, healthcare spending will continue to rise in 2026 and beyond. But with ScribeEMR’s VMOS, you don’t have to be stuck in the same old cycle. You can streamline your operations, improve your revenue, and still deliver excellent care—all while making life easier for your patients.
Final Thoughts
If you’re feeling the weight of admin overload or struggling to keep up with billing and patient coordination, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to hire more people or stretch your staff thinner.
With ScribeEMR’s Virtual Medical Assistant (VMA) Services, you get a trained, reliable team that works behind the scenes—so your providers can focus on what they do best: caring for patients.
References
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). National Health Expenditure Projections 2023–2032
- The Commonwealth Fund. High U.S. Health Care Spending: Where Is It All Going? (October 2023) https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2023/oct/high-us-health-care-spending-where-is-it-all-going
- MGMA. Medical Practice Claim Denials Report – 2024 Update
