Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The healthcare industry is in a constant state of evolution, developing new tools and strategies to enhance physician performance and patient satisfaction. These ongoing industry trends can also facilitate physicians’ tasks, allowing them to focus on patients while ensuring proper revenue collection. The year 2024 is no exception.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

These flexibilities, extended by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) , are set to expire December 31, 2024. Practices may face administrative challenges, such as potentially restructuring their care delivery models.

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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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Health Prime

JANUARY 10, 2024

The American Medical Association (AMA) released the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set for 2024. Overall, the 2024 CPT code set includes 349 editorial changes, including 225 additions, 75 deletions, and 93 revisions. Read the full updated CPT 2024 code set. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Health Populi

MAY 20, 2024

2024 from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. The annual report details trends in health services utilization, the use of prescription drugs, patient financing of those costs, the drivers underpinning the medicines spending, and an outlook to 2028. Drug shortages impacting patient care are a new-normal to deal with in U.S.

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Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

And with the imposed 2024/25 contract requiring practices to provide data on eight metrics, it’s no wonder. Uncertainty around how this data will be used and whether it will be detrimental to practices or supportive in improving patient care. It’s a word that sends a shiver down many a Practice Manager’s spine.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Request Pricing Streamlining the Patient Care Process with Valant’s EHR However, it’s not just the treatment phase that must become more efficient to free up your time. You need a quicker, easier EHR workflow throughout the entire patient care process, from start to finish.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 17, 2023

On June 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the ICD-10-CM codes for the 2024 fiscal year (FY). Also, the CMS updated the 2024 addendum, code descriptions in tabular order, and code tables, tabular list, and index. Read more about the ICD-10-CM update codes for FY 2024.

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Valant

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As we close out 2024, the economic landscape has shifted. Expectations of falling interest rates and lower inflation earlier in the year have come to pass, and these changes can have significant implications for behavioral health practices, affecting everything from operational costs to patient care.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Located in the bustling heart of lower Manhattan, the New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine is known for its strengths in patient care, medical education, and scientific research. In the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking , it tied at #10 for research and #67 for primary care. GPA range: 3.62-4.0

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Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

This found that fewer than one quarter of practices felt optimistic about being able to deliver safe patient care this year; 51% said they were having to operate outside the boundaries of their clinical expertise. Practices might refuse to cooperate with integrated care systems and focus resources on direct patient care.

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Practice Index

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Patients have been given no choice as to what practice they would like to be allocated to, and there are many outstanding issues in terms of transferring medical records across different practices and IT systems in a very short timeframe.” Software that is not fit for purpose was another finding.

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Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

This decision follows the BMA’s member referendum on the 2024/25 General Medical Services (GMS) contract changes in which over 99% of members who responded (that’s more than 19,000 GPs and GP trainees) rejected the Government and NHS England’s 2024/25 GP contract changes. appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Valant

JUNE 28, 2024

90846 (Family Psychotherapy without Patient Present): Used for family therapy sessions without the patient present. Blog ICD-10 Codes for Depression – F32.0–F33.3 Resources/ References: Remember, accurate coding ensures fair compensation for mental health services and contributes to better patient care.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

Resources/ References: Remember, accurate coding ensures fair compensation for mental health services and contributes to better patient care. Generalized Anxiety Disorder ICD 10 2024 – F41.1 ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2024 – F41.9

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Accepted Blog

MAY 22, 2024

Why do medical schools care about groups that are underrepresented in medicine? The most recent medical school class (2023-2024) saw some notable increases in diversity , including greater numbers of American Indian and Alaska Native matriculants (14.7%

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

During wartime, Cook showed her dedication and commitment to patient care, which instilled in her a profound sense of duty, resilience, and an unwavering ability to thrive under pressure. Cook is an important nursing leader , and we’re proud to profile her as part of the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2024.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 17, 2023

On June 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the ICD-10-CM codes for the 2024 fiscal year (FY). Also, the CMS updated the 2024 addendum, code descriptions in tabular order, and code tables, tabular list, and index. Read more about the ICD-10-CM update codes for FY 2024.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Eroding profitability hinders a practice’s ability to invest in growth or quality patient care.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play a pivotal role in optimizing practice operations and improving patient care delivery.

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The Healthcare Blog

MAY 30, 2024

By ZACHARY AMOS The health care sector is no stranger to cyberattacks. Still, large incidents like the February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare are enough to shake up the industry. hospitals suffered financial consequences from the incident and 74% experienced a direct impact on patient care.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Clinical reporting is a critical tool for optimizing a practice’s operations, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes. Consequently, basing decisions on inaccurate or incomplete data could lead to misguided treatment plans, compromised patient care, and potential legal ramifications.

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Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

Worse yet, it could lead to inconsistent patient care. Blog Mastering Automated Reminders for Better Patient Engagement Read More Scale Your Existing Practice Scale Your Existing Practice Learn More 3. Worse yet, it could lead to inconsistent patient care.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Transitioning from one EHR to another is complex, but the right EHR can optimize your practice’s operations and enhance patient care. Features and functionalities tailored to behavioral health practices allow your providers to focus on patient care rather than on administrative tasks.

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Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The BMA’s guidance recommends a cap of 25 patient contacts (including by phone, online or in person) per GP per day, backed by 15-minute consultation times, a shift intended to provide better care and reduce burnout. Additionally, it encourages practices to cease non-contractual services to focus on core patient care.

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Valant

JUNE 27, 2024

Blog ICD-10 Codes for Depression – F32.0–F33.3 Resources/ References: Remember, good billing processes – supported by accurate coding – help practices maintain steady reimbursement from payers and contribute to high-quality patient care. It allows more in-depth exploration and intervention.

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Health Populi

MARCH 12, 2024

On February 22, 2024, I went to a CVS Pharmacy-Inside-Target in my community to fill a prescription for benzonatate 200 mg capsules. That’s TMI for me to write about in the Health Populi blog, but this story has a current-events twist: the pharmacist could not electronically link with my insurance company to transact my payment.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 26, 2024

Oseromi’s remarkable contributions to the nursing field have been recognized in the prestigious Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2024. It also means growing the nursing teams into excellent clinicians, ensuring patient care is delivered safely utilizing best practices and advocating for my teams at different off-unit forums.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 15, 2024

Hall’s significant contributions to the nursing field have been recognized in the prestigious Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2024. Before obtaining my nursing degree, I began my journey in healthcare as a certified nursing assistant and patient care technician. What nursing leader inspires you the most and why?

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 8, 2023

Students work as patient care nursing assistants at Cleveland Clinic during the summer after high school graduation and throughout their college careers. More than 15 students are expected to graduate from Ursuline College with nursing degrees by 2024. 1, 2023.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Technology, such as EHRs, can enhance data security measures by providing detailed audit trails, recording every interaction with patient data to reinforce compliance. EHRs can integrate seamlessly with billing software, ensuring that a practice’s financial documentation aligns with its patient care records.

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

Blog Mental Health Billing – What Every Therapist Needs to Know Read More Scale Your Existing Practice Scale Your Existing Practice Learn More Staff Training and Skill Development Obviously, staff training is critical for the successful implementation of in-house billing.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

This plan should be built in collaboration with the patient to gain buy-in and trust. Integrate effective communication strategies to engage and retain clients from onboarding all the way through the patient care cycle. In addition, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with those laws in advance of seeking legal counsel.

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The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

Dr. Liu told Global Times that the Agent Hospital should be ready for practical application in the 2 nd half of 2024. One potential use, Dr. Liu told Global Times , is training human doctors: …this innovative concept allows for virtual patients to be treated by real doctors, providing medical students with enhanced training opportunities.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Blog Requirements for Prescribing Patients the Depression Medication Spravato® Learn More Leverage Your EHR To Grow Your Thriving Practice Learn More Advancements in Antipsychotic Medications Antipsychotic medications are used to treat psychosis.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The eagerly long-awaited GP Contract letter 2024/25 has been published. More flexibility over nursing in ARRS roles and removing caps on the other patient care roles. – By Paula the PM appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. I’d like to say that I was shocked, except I’m not.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2024

Bosah’s contributions to the nursing field have earned her a spot in the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2024. While I thoroughly enjoy working with patients and their families, I am incredibly proud of the exceptional team I work with on the Surgical & Thoracic IMC and Vascular Surgery PCU.

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