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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Valant

JULY 29, 2024

This code is acceptable to insurers when used to describe a marked change in mental health status not attributable to other factors. While insurers prefer more descriptive ICD-10 codes, mental health practitioners should not list something specific if the patient’s medical record cannot support the diagnosis.

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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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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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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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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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Health Populi

JUNE 24, 2024

He called out that, “In recent years, however, medical bills became the most common collection item on credit reports. And most Americans believe it would be more important to forgive medical debt than student debt, found in this June 2024 poll from the University of Chicago and NORC.

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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 Populi

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Keep that relationship in mind in the context of a new forecast from Kaiser Family Foundation estimate the 2023 cost for employer-sponsored insurance for a family to reach nearly $24,000 in 2023. Health Populi’s Hot Points: According to the 2024 Healthcare Financial Experience Study from Cedar, 58% of U.S.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Furthermore, health plan members now see themselves as medical bill payers, seeking value and consumer-level services for their health insurance premium investment. According to the online Merriam-Webster dictionary , the first use of the phrase “health insurance” occurred in 1901. Consulting Noah Webster….and and ChatGPT.

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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. The emails did not contain any Social Security numbers, health insurance ID numbers, or financial information.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

External Audit Requirements In the behavioral health field, audits involve a comprehensive examination of a practice’s compliance with regulations and standards, such as those from states and insurance providers. Compliance with audit requirements fosters trust and credibility with patients, insurers, and regulatory bodies.

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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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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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Health Populi

MARCH 19, 2024

Having health insurance in America is no guarantee of actually receiving health care. It’s a case of having health insurance as “necessary but not sufficient,” as the cost of deductibles, out-of-pocket coinsurance sharing, and delaying care paint the picture of The Hidden Lives of Workplace-Insured Americans.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Finally, accurate insurance reimbursement reports are essential for maximizing revenue and minimizing revenue cycle management challenges. By ensuring the accuracy of billing reports and claims data, practices can expedite reimbursements, reduce claim denials, and maintain compliance with payer requirements.

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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. Schedule your free demo today and explore the possibilities of streamlined work with Valant’s EHR.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 3, 2024

As medical practices gear up for 2024, optimizing revenue cycle management (RCM) becomes crucial for financial success. During the initial encounter, front-office staff should diligently collect and verify patient demographic details, insurance information, and other pertinent data.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

EHRs streamline these tasks by automating routine, repetitive processes such as appointment scheduling , patient communications, and insurance claims processing. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations. Know you’re switching EHRs?

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Health Populi

AUGUST 8, 2024

In their update on the food trends entering the second half of 2024, Datassential offered several insights on consumers and food-as-medicine in a section called the Health Check-Up. Datassential named this dish a second quarter 2024 Menu Winner, with 64% growth in the past year on restaurant menus, and ongoing growth over the coming years.

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Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2024

Complexity of Insurance Systems: The insurance system can be complex and confusing for patients, leading to frustration and mistrust when claims are denied or coverage is unclear. In some cases, patients may feel they are not receiving the care they need due to insurance restrictions.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

billion in loans to healthcare providers under its temporary funding program to help ease the financial strain caused by delays to the processing of insurance claims and providers will have 45 days to pay back the loans. United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 40% of the $3.3

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ACMA Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Author: Steve Fields, Vice President – Field Access & Reimbursement, Inizio Engage Prior Authorization is a healthcare protocol used by insurers and payers to determine coverage for prescribed medications or services. Patients often face high out-of-pocket costs for advanced medications without insurance coverage.

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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 Populi

MAY 31, 2023

Health Populi’s Hot Points: The Milliman 2023 MMI publication coincides with that of a new survey from AHIP, the health insurance advocacy organization, exploring the value of employer-provided coverage in 2023. consumers with employer-sponsored health insurance, conducted in April 2023.

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Practice Management Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Students will learn to improve insurance data collection, eligibility verification, patient communication, and to reduce payment problems that can crush the bottom-line success of the practice. The Patient Collections/Accounts Receivable Management course covers A/R as well as compliance and practice management efforts.

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The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

First, several health insurers who sold their reputation to Wall Street as being wizards at understanding how doctors and patients behave had the curtain pulled back to reveal the man pulling the levers was missing a dashboard or dial or three. Yes, all these patients are being billed or misbilled for individual procedures and visits.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Providers are relieved to see the changes that have been made permanent and extended through 2024, but many providers are also left wanting more flexibility. Billing requirements vary state by state. Commercial Coverage for telehealth will continue to vary by private insurance plan after the end of the PHE. Reimbursement A.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

healthcare spending, with curves moving up and to the right, and the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund moving into the opposite direction toward insolvency by 2033. adults saying inflation has made it harder to pay medical bills. For example, the chart tells us that Walmart welcomes 37 million U.S.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

It is the insurance or payers’ way of controlling costs by approving or denying certain medications, procedures, or devices that may not usually be covered or is on a higher tier on the formulary. They ensure that patients are appropriately utilizing the healthcare services available by their insurance. Dixson, Kiana.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It is the insurance or payers’ way of controlling costs by approving or denying certain medications, procedures, or devices that may not usually be covered or is on a higher tier on the formulary. They ensure that patients are appropriately utilizing the healthcare services available by their insurance. Dixson, Kiana.

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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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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. Getting on insurance panels (also known as insurance credentialing ) is an involved process that can sometimes take months and requires a lot of steps and paperwork.

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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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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As per BLS, employment opportunities will increase by 24% by the end of 2024 in the healthcare sector. FIND SCHOOLS Sponsored Content It is a good choice for medical assistants who have relevant work experience but do not wish to enroll in a medical assistant school for an associate degree.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The CFPB will also continue to monitor medical debt, and for good reason: this Kaiser Health News research program has been highlighting providers’ lawsuits suing patients for unpaid bills, such as this column asking, “Will your hospital sue you?”. The purchaser of health care is seeking greater value for money in health care spending.

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A Young Doctor's Journey

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

I was lucky enough to be approved for a CapitalOne card with 0% APR for the first 18 months, which meant that I could put big expenses (moving costs, car insurance, etc.) DISABILITY INSURANCE: This is a big one important. I purchased disability insurance pretty early on in residency, but if you choose not to, that’s fine too.

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