Sensible Medicine

MAY 25, 2023

On April 26, 2023, Bobby Jindal and Chirag Parghi declared, on the opinion pages of the WSJ, that “ Mammograms Can Promote Heart Health.” Mammography providers would use artificial intelligence technology to quantify breast artery calcification and would add that service to the charge they currently bill.

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Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

This observance underscores the need for accessible and impactful mental health services, urging providers to reflect on their practices and explore avenues to enhance their influence in mental health care. there is only one mental health provider for every 350 individuals , reducing the possibility of patients getting the care they need.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 5, 2024

These days, billing can be complex. It makes billing simpler and more accurate. The medical billing market is growing fast. This growth shows just how vital medical billing is becoming. This growth shows just how vital medical billing is becoming. Medical billing software comes with many helpful features.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As the true lifeblood of healthcare delivery, nurses are central to patient care, from long-term and public health to acute care and home health. Whether this bill can make it through Congress and become law is unknown. In that regard, nursing education is a pipeline to the future. in 2022, the first decrease in 20 years.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

There was no letup in cyberattacks on healthcare organizations in 2023, which set two new records – The most reported data breaches and the most breached records. In 2023, 725 data breaches were reported to OCR and across those breaches, more than 133 million records were exposed or impermissibly disclosed. In 2023, 79.7%

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CollaborateMD

MAY 15, 2023

The exchange of health information between different providers is critical to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. Experts discussed the possibility of improving data exchange by standardizing health data formats, promoting data-sharing among providers and patients, and increasing patient access to their health information.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare field, nursing leaders are crucial in ensuring efficient operations, a supportive work environment for nurses, and providing quality patient care. Her leadership inspires current and future nurses to provide patients with the high-quality care they need and deserve.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

OCTOBER 24, 2023

ACI Medical & Dental School Prepares Students for In Demand Healthcare Jobs ( Updated for 2023 ) The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) has released their 2023 Industry Outlook , which continues to show that jobs for allied health professionals in the US are growing at 13%, a much faster rate than other professions.

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Valant

JANUARY 25, 2024

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) released updates for 2024 related to behavioral health, which went into effect October 1, 2023. These revisions help practitioners communicate more accurately about patient diagnoses. This year’s changes include revisions to coding regulations for certain conditions.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Some factors that pose challenges for patients to seek support are: Stigma Lack of mental health professionals Geographical barriers High costs According to the 2023 State of Mental Health in America report , 21% of adults are experiencing a mental illness. This is equivalent to over 50 million Americans.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Its a real challenge balancing patient care with insurance limitations. In the 2023 U.S. These rankings reflect important concerns: Patients 58% of insured adults reported issues with their health insurance in the past year, including denied claims, provider network problems, and pre-authorization hurdles. Whats next?

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Mobius MD

JULY 1, 2024

Fixing Prior Authorization The Challenge: Prior authorization processes are notoriously time-consuming for medical staff and often delay patient care. The AMA has also promoted model legislation at the state level, resulting in ten new state laws in 2023 and more than a dozen bills before state legislatures this year.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Pharmacy Billing Specialist (PBS) : Typically, specialty pharmacies utilize a PBS to optimize the billing process through their knowledge of billing regulations and healthcare system codes. They help the patient obtain a PA by communicating with the pharmacy and provider’s office. Patient Care Coordinators.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Pharmacy Billing Specialist (PBS): Typically, specialty pharmacies utilize a PBS to optimize the billing process through their knowledge of billing regulations and healthcare system codes. They help the patient obtain a PA by communicating with the pharmacy and provider’s office. Patient Care Coordinators.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Some factors that pose challenges for patients to seek support are: Stigma Lack of mental health professionals Geographical barriers High costs According to the 2023 State of Mental Health in America report , 21% of adults are experiencing a mental illness. This is equivalent to over 50 million Americans.

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ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of RCM can be challenging, with billing errors, claim denials, and inefficiencies leading to financial losses and administrative burden. Detecting and Correcting Billing Errors Billing errors are a prevalent issue in healthcare, often resulting in delayed or denied reimbursements.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

In 2024, we anticipate further evolution of telemedicine, with increased integration into routine care practices. between 2023 and 2032. Specifically, medical providers must invest in robust telehealth solutions to facilitate virtual consultations, remote patient monitoring, and seamless patient communication.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

More technology is not always the best solution In a recent healthcare provider survey , half of healthcare executives said the revenue cycle is a top priority for software investment in 2023. Working with IT and vendors, the patient access team developed a single sign-on. The why is very important,” said Budri.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

More technology is not always the best solution In a recent healthcare provider survey , half of healthcare executives said the revenue cycle is a top priority for software investment in 2023. Working with IT and vendors, the patient access team developed a single sign-on. The why is very important,” said Budri.

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Coronis Health

JANUARY 16, 2024

Most providers understand that these governmental rates are significantly discounted and that the percentage of Medicare cases greatly impacts the potential overall yield per billed unit. While about 52 percent of total billed units were generated in outpatient venues in 2019, the percentage has now increased to 60 percent.

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NHA Now

JANUARY 1, 2024

Allied Health Week is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the dedicated efforts of the thousands of healthcare professionals who work diligently to ensure the well-being of patients. I had my interview last week and am starting my dream job tomorrow 11/7/2023! A company I have been working so hard to get into.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effect of Full Practice Authority on Racial Diversity To date, 27 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia have implemented FPA for NPs, with Utah becoming the latest state to adopt the measure in March 2023. In states where FPA is implemented, Black NPs exhibit a significant increase of 2.8%

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Salisbury-Sizemore and her colleagues are working with agencies to boost care coordination efforts prior to the upcoming nationwide expansion of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) program, when the stakes will be higher for home health. When there is a problem or change in the patient’s condition.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 17, 2023

These 2024 ICD-10-CM codes will be for discharges and patient encounters from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. Additionally, medical practices benefit from staying current on these ICD-10 coding changes as it helps them maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, avoid penalties, and enhance overall patient care.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

For example, instead of hiring a billing specialist and also a scheduler, they might hire an AI biller and scheduler for a fraction of the price,” he said. “It’s ” Questions of Patient Privacy While the benefits may be transformative, the risks of Gen-AI for health care stakeholders are considerable as well.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 17, 2023

These 2024 ICD-10-CM codes will be for discharges and patient encounters from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. Additionally, medical practices benefit from staying current on these ICD-10 coding changes as it helps them maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, avoid penalties, and enhance overall patient care.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 17, 2025

This article offers key drivers behind rising healthcare costs and actionable insights into how providers can reduce expenses without compromising quality patient care. These findings emphasize the need for measures to alleviate financial pressure on healthcare providers to ensure uninterrupted patient care delivery.

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Coronis Health

APRIL 30, 2024

Staffing shortages, a pre-pandemic concern, have morphed into a full-blown crisis, threatening patient care, staff well-being, and organizational stability. This isn’t just a number – it translates to longer wait times, overworked staff, and potentially compromised patient care.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Originally, the healthcare provider would proceed through a ‘buy and bill’ process, wherein the medical office first buys a stock of product and then bills the payer upon administration of treatment (Amplity, 2021). Survey details from (American Medical Association, 2023). 2023 AMA Prior Authorization Physician Survey.

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DropStat

MARCH 14, 2024

The National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS), which is linked with the VHA, initiated an HRO strategy that gradually enveloped the entire enterprise with the goal of becoming a high-reliability organization. The commitment to continuous improvement is being written into law with a bill named the H.E.A.L.T.H. Act of 2023.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 17, 2024

Key Highlights of the CMS CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule : Rate setting and conversion factor Payment rates under the PFS will be reduced by 1.25% in CY 2024 compared to CY 2023. In addition, CMS is finalizing increases in payment for primary care and other kinds of direct patient care.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 1, 2024

As medical professionals, ensuring accurate billing for immunization services is paramount. Ultimately, precise billing safeguards financial health and public well-being, promoting effective disease prevention efforts. Updates to COVID-19 administration and product codes, effective November 1, 2023.

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