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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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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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Biggest Healthcare Data Breaches in March 2024 18 data breaches were reported in March that involved the protected health information of 10,000 or more individuals, all of which were hacking incidents. The post March 2024 Healthcare Data Breach Report appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 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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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

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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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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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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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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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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Northwest Career College

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Some specific hard skills a medical assistant should possess during this period, the year 2024, have been indicated below. You would also want to use medical terms when updating patient records or assisting with billing and coding. That means growth will come with opportunities, but you need the applicable skills to succeed.

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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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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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Northwest Suburban College

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Top Reasons to Choose a Medical Assistant Career in 2024 1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of medical assistants is expected to grow much faster than average through 2024. The post Medical Assistant Careers in 2024: Why Now Is the Best Time to Start appeared first on Northwest Suburban College. According to the U.S.

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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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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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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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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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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

Gaia Software has disclosed details of a February 2024 cyberattack, Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists are investigating an April 2024 cyberattack, and OB GYN Specialists of Lima have discovered the improper disposal of patient data.

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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 Dive - Practice Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

While employers footed the bill for health plan price increases in 2024, they were largely unwilling to give employees access to popular weight loss drugs.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 12, 2024

retiring in 2024 will need to bank $165,000 to pay for health care costs in retirement — a sum that does not include long-term care, Fidelity Investments advises us in the 23rd annual look at this always-impactful (and sobering) forecast. The post The Health Care Costs for Someone Retiring in 2024 in the U.S.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

years earlier than women, and for preventable reasons. Also, the American Cancer Society estimates 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer and 9,760 of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in 2024. Providing easy-to-understand billing practices and transparency about what is included can help more men take advantage of these services.

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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

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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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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Health Prime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

approximately 30% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer. For medical billing professionals, this month is a crucial reminder of the importance of accurate breast cancer diagnosis coding. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that in the U.S.,

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The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The security breach was detected on or around August 27, 2024, and the forensic investigation confirmed unauthorized access to its network between August 26, 2024, and August 27, 2024. Presbyterian Healthcare Services Affected by Data Breach at Law Firm A cyberattack on the St.

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The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Suspicious activity was detected on August 26, 2024, and steps were immediately taken to contain the incident. The forensic investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party had access to its internal network between July 9, 2024, and September 4, 2024.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

It’s essential for mental health professionals and billing specialists to accurately use this code for proper documentation and reimbursement. Stay updated on the latest coding changes with our guide to 2024 ICD-10 updates. What is ICD-10? ICD-10 stands for the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision. Read More

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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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