Valant

JULY 28, 2024

Each diagnosis must have a separate billing code that best describes the patient’s presenting symptoms. Check out the latest 2024 ICD-10 updates here. The reason for the differentiation is that not everyone with clinical depression has suicidal ideation. Check out the 2023 ICD-10 updates here.

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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. feeding difficulties (R63.3-) For more information, visit the ICD-10 2024 updates page on csm.gov. F33.3 , and ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2024 – F41.9.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

The AHS Professional Billing team will be holding webinars in April for all Connect Care prescribers (including Launch 8). These 1-hour Zoom sessions will review how a prescriber can enter billing into Connect Care and access billing in reports. Insite: Professional Billing Questions: servicecodecapture@ahs.ca

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Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Here’s some good news to brighten your day: many doctors feel that EHR systems improved their product performance in 2024. This article summarizes the best EHR software in 2024. The 2024 Best in KLAS Report ranked Epic #1 for Overall Software Suite for the 14th year in a row.

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

For behavioral health practices, transitioning to in-house billing for mental health services can be extremely beneficial. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations. What inefficiencies exist? What areas can be improved?

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 12, 2023

consumers feel in worse financial shape now than in 2022, with inflation a top concern, discovered in the 2024 New Year’s Financial Resolutions Study from Fidelity Investments. adults 18 and over in October 2023 to gauge peoples’ perspectives on personal finances, and well-being currently and into 2024. One-third of U.S.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The year 2024 is no exception. In 2024, we anticipate further evolution of telemedicine, with increased integration into routine care practices. The future of telemedicine will look brighter than ever in 2024. In 2024, medical providers will increasingly be rewarded based on patient outcomes and the quality of care.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

there is still a negative feeling about the economy in a personal context, revealed in the Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll for February 2024. — that across party ID, most voters are worried about the cost of health care services, unexpected medical bills, and the cost of prescription drugs.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

Continuing our list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Watch this short, animated video to understand the advantages of this workflow over traditional paper billing documentation.

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Health Populi

JUNE 11, 2024

between 2023 and 2024, according to the 2024 Milliman Medical Index. The big number this year is $32,066, which is the cost of that employer-sponsored PPO for a family of 4 in 2024. Health care costs for an “average” person covered by an employer-sponsored PPO in the U.S.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Get Ready for Billing with Connect Care In getting ready to launch, you have likely heard that Connect Care can do billing. The table below highlights the difference between billing from within Connect Care (i.e.,

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Health Prime

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that announces policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and other Medicare Part B payment policy issues. In addition, CMS is finalizing increases in payment for primary care and other kinds of direct patient care.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 25, 2024

Watch three educational sessions on coding and billing, retirement planning, and group disability insurance.

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Valant

JULY 29, 2024

Other terms mental health practitioners use in addition to or in place of altered mental status include: Changes in mental status, NOS (not otherwise specified) Character trait finding of the level of suggestibility Disturbance of consciousness Disturbance in suggestibility Drugged state Grayout Check out the latest 2024 ICD-10 updates here.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here is a closer look at 12 fast-growing medical jobs in 2024 to consider for your next career move. Medical/Dental Administrative Assistants manage patient records, schedule appointments, handle billing, and perform other administrative tasks to facilitate the smooth operation of healthcare facilities. Where Do They Work?

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, managing a successful medical practice in 2024 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. Medical practice software: the best of 2024 As a medical workflow company, our team at Mobius MD constantly follows the latest in practice management software and health IT. Streamline scheduling with Amion What if you enjoyed scheduling?

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ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 27, 2024

ACI Medical & Dental School Has Been Designated As A Military Friendly® School for 2024/2025 We are proud to announce that ACI Medical & Dental School has been chosen for the Military Friendly® Schools designation for 2024/2025. Contact ACI Medical & Dental School today to learn more!

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Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2024

In the Future Health Index 2024, Philips’ latest annual report presents a profile of the state of health care focused on how to provide better care for more people. The study was fielded between December 2023 and February 2024. ” The post How to Get Better Care to More People?

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently introduced a bill addressing cybersecurity protections and oversight in the healthcare industry. The Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act , introduced on February8, 2024, aims to bolster a vulnerable and often-targeted industry against cyberattacks.

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Coronis Health

APRIL 30, 2024

By outsourcing medical billing and revenue cycle management (RCM), you can alleviate administrative burdens and free up your staff to focus on what matters most – patient care. Consider offering tuition reimbursement programs to healthcare students or relocation incentives for experienced professionals in high-demand specialties.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

Usage Guidelines Session Duration: While the official description specifies 50 minutes, you can bill for sessions lasting a minimum of 26 minutes. Always document the actual time spent to ensure accurate billing. If you’re unsure, consider hiring a billing service for licensed mental health professionals.

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Medbridge

MAY 6, 2024

On March 11, 2024, a new bipartisan bill was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives that would make it easier for physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) to screen and potentially treat patients at risk for falls.

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Valant

JUNE 28, 2024

Usage Guidelines Time-Based Billing: CPT 90837 is a time-based code. Frequency: Therapists can bill for multiple 60-minute sessions on the same day if medically necessary. Frequency: Therapists can bill for multiple 60-minute sessions on the same day if medically necessary. 90832 for 30-minute sessions).

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Health Populi

APRIL 1, 2024

As we start the month of April 2024 in the U.S., The “disconnect” between health care and patient-payers is that in peoples’ everyday consumers lives, they pay bills primarily online (when the amount is due) as well as via automated payments for recurring bills. ‘Tis the season for J.P.

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Health Prime

JUNE 27, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will end the Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program on July 12, 2024. Providers encountering billing or payment issues can reach out to Change Healthcare or their Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for support.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 9, 2024

The review of the affected files was not completed until June 13, 2024. Call 4 Health Issues Notifications About March 2024 Cyberattack Call 4 Health, Inc., Unauthorized network access was detected on May 6, 2024, and immediate action was taken to prevent further unauthorized access.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

General Consult Order Optimization Project - Adult Medical (Part 2) and Critical Care Consult Orders Connect Care Fall Upgrade - Thursday September 12, 2024 Launch 9 Launch 9 Supports for Prescribers Countdown Checklist T-minus 58: Plan Meeting Adjustments T-minus 56: Register for Personalization Training T-minus 53: Get Ready for Billing T-minus 51: (..)

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Coronis Health

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Anesthesia Takes Action The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) this week released a statement in support of a bill moving through Congress that would prevent the Medicare payment reductions that have been scheduled to go into effect beginning in January. House of Representatives on December 7. This represents a decrease of 3.37

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 22, 2024

A third-party cybersecurity firm was engaged to investigate the breach and it was determined on January 5, 2024, that the email account had been accessed by an unauthorized individual at various times between Sep. 20, 2023, and Dec. Some of the emails in the account were viewed, and data may have been stolen.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Reduced revenue or profitability can be the result of missed billing opportunities, inefficient billing processes , or changes in insurance reimbursement rates, among other things. Financial considerations are one of the main reasons why some practices consider transitioning to in-house billing.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2024

The Breach of Personal Information Notification Act was amended by Senate Bill 824 and was signed into law by state Governor Josh Shapiro on June 28, 2024. The amended law takes effect on September 26, 2024.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Billing insurance, for example, is often seen by practitioners as prohibitively complex and time-consuming, so Valant created a billing feature that gets claims to payers faster and with less hassle. Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity with the Right EHR Workflow Valant has simplified the more complex aspects of practice management.

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Medbridge

JANUARY 24, 2024

New Incentives to Provide Caregiver Training Providers of rehabilitation services (including PT, OT, and SLP) in outpatient, private practice, and other settings billing Medicare Part B have a new tool for the new year.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Blog Why Your Practice Should Accept Insurance for Therapy Along With Private Pay Learn More Grow Your Practice Leverage Your EHR To Grow Your Thriving Practice Learn More Financial Auditing and Billing Accuracy for an Internal vs. External Audit Billing accuracy and other financial records are critical components of audits.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

By ensuring the accuracy of billing reports and claims data, practices can expedite reimbursements, reduce claim denials, and maintain compliance with payer requirements. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Welcome to the convergence of patients’ health care life with financial and retail lives, we learn from the 2024 Healthcare Financial Experience Study from Cedar. The bottom-line, literally: four in ten consumers would not pay a medical bill if they cannot understand the administrative experience. One in two consumers in the U.S.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Rising energy bills are confronting U.S. A recent letter to JAMA, published August 26, 2024, quantifies Trends of Heat-Related Deaths in the U.S., Health Populi’s Hot Points: Here’s a snapshot of “now” and climate/heat events around the world in July 2024. They analyzed data from the U.S. .

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