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Reviewing the Top Medical Technology of 2018

Electronic Health Reporter

The article Reviewing the Top Medical Technology of 2018 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Through technology and science, medical researchers are creating innovations that are improving, expanding and transforming the healthcare industry. Technological advancements, […].

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Healthcare Institutions Received More Attacks than Finance In 2018

Electronic Health Reporter

Summarizing the outcomes of 2018, the experts noted an increase in the share of targeted attacks that grew throughout the year reaching 62 percent in Q4. By and large, targeted attacks became the favorite method of attackers (55 percent) in 2018, unlike the previous year.

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Billing “Incident to” in Inpatient Facilities

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question: In researching the use of medical assistants in the Medicare Chronic Care Management (CCM) program, I came across your excellent talk in 2018 on YouTube. …

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Physician Pay Increased, Productivity Remained Stagnant in 2018, AMGA Survey Finds

Electronic Health Reporter

Data from AMGA’s 2019 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey shows physician compensation increased in 2018, while changes in work relative value unit (wRVU) productivity remained low. The article Physician Pay Increased, Productivity Remained Stagnant in 2018, AMGA Survey Finds appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The Smartphone Is the Consumer’s Personal Health Platform – Implications from Deloitte’s 2018 Survey

Health Populi

Furthermore, voice technologies are “making noise,” according to Deloitte in A New Era in Mobile Continues, the 2018 Global Mobile Consumer Survey : US Edition. Note in the first bar chart that in 2018, 89% of those 45-54 and 74% of people 55 and over have “ready access” to a smartphone. which 1 in 2 U.S.

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The Growing State of Diabetes in America on World Diabetes Day 2018

Health Populi

November 14, 2018, is World Diabetes Day , and the International Diabetes Federation reminds us that this condition impacts the whole household — not just the person diagnosed with diabetes. The post The Growing State of Diabetes in America on World Diabetes Day 2018 appeared first on HealthPopuli.com. Why the family?

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2018 MIPS Changes

DrChrono

In 2018 we are seeing the next phase of MIPS as its first reporting period comes to a close. There are more than a handful of changes happening but here are some quick points you should pay attention to: Performance Threshold Increased to 15 Points – In 2018 you will need 15 points or more to avoid the negative adjustment in 2020.

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