Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Note the immunization efficacy estimate [i] crossing zero for Hammitt and Simoes in the truncated table from a 2024 meta-analysis by Ricco et al. The FDA briefing document includes a figure with relative risk reductions plotted for term infants, with wide confidence intervals for RSV hospitalizations. Hammitt et al. (N=1490),

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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. Feel free to reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

Always document the actual time spent to ensure accurate billing. Insurance Considerations: Reimbursement varies by insurer, degree level of the provider, and age requirements (often 18 or 21). Some insurers may not reimburse for 90846, so verify with each insurance company.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

Catch up with the last month of 2024 for anything you might have missed! Enables you to change pension rates and National Insurance details Help Centre - A compilation of FAQs, useful videos, and information on our HUB products HUB weekly support sessions - Join one of our weekly sessions to discover more about the HUB and what it can offer.

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Valant

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Understanding Complex Payer Rules in Behavioral Health The rules that payers set dictate how much and what type of information clinicians gather on patients, which billing codes to use, how to document treatment, and which treatments are covered. Heavier documentation. Develop documentation processes. Mental health parity laws.

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Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Should ICBs be insurance companies? ICBs should be turned into social insurance companies, according to controversial plans to reform the NHS. The post Primary care news round-up (19th September to 25th September 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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19 Labs

JULY 8, 2024

This collaboration adds the ability to streamline how schools send and collect consent forms and other documents to the GALE platform. Redwood City, CA – July 9, 2024 Background of WellCheck WellCheck , founded by a second-grade teacher, initially developed a two-way notification platform for school lockdowns and emergency drills.

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 19, 2024

As we delve into the realm of the top medical billing software of 2024, you will discover a new set of tools that can empower you, as a medical billing and coding practitioner, to handle your billing responsibilities with increased confidence and efficiency. What is Medical Billing Software?

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Practice Index

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It's so easy to use and with just a few simple steps, you can accurately establish the impact of National Insurance, pension and National Minimum Wage changes for your practice. The post Whats new across Practice Index November 2024 roundup appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. Further updates can be found here.

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MedCerts

APRIL 8, 2024

MS 2000: Microsoft Office Series I: This two-week course focuses on creating, editing and enhancing Word and Excel documents. Payscale notes that the average 2024 salary for pharmacy technicians is $40,762 and that of medical assistants (a closely related field) is $39,592. You’ll also learn to analyze data and perform calculations.

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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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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Their knowledge of insurance coverage, regulations in patient assistance, and health policy empowers healthcare providers with tools that reduce hurdles in treatment access. Reactive case management occurs when prior authorization for treatment is denied, affecting timeliness of patient treatment (Braxton, 2024)(DeMarzo & Ayoub, 2021).

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The Healthcare Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

If you missed it read Part 1 & Part 2 By JEFF GOLDSMITH Two major changes in health insurance ensued as the US health system entered the 21 st century- a strategic shift of health cost risk from providers to patients and the emergence of machine driven managed care. Some 60% of hospital bad debts are now from patients with insurance.

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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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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. In addition, fluctuations in insurance coverage or changes in policies can lead to delays in reimbursements, or lower reimbursement rates for specific services.

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The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

An ill-starred Optum subsidiary, Change Healthcare, which suffered a catastrophic $100 billion cyberattack on February 21, 2024 that put most of the US health system on life support, put its parent company Optum in the headlines. Some are returned to insurers other than United for which Optum Rx processes pharmaceutical claims.

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

Training sessions should cover the steps involved in the billing cycle, from verifying patient insurance coverage to submitting claims to following up on denials. Training should also emphasize the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and accurately documenting services provided.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Auto-generating narratives, check boxes, and the ability to pull material forward from a previous note all make it easier to capture and document info quickly. This means less time spent on documentation between sessions—a task which significantly contributes to most clinicians’ nonbillable hours.

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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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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 7, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standard for protecting patient health information. A Balanced Approach to Innovation and Compliance: In the run-up to SXSW 2024, it’s clear that an exciting era of healthcare innovation is upon us.

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Valant

DECEMBER 16, 2024

r/therapists offers advice on practice management, such as detailed discussions on handling insurance claims. Implementing community-sourced tips can streamline documentation and administrative processes, freeing up more time for direct client care. Members sometimes share anonymized cases to seek advice or discuss treatment options.

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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. Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS): A CDS can help in the PA process by accurately documenting patient records.

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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. EHR Benefits: Enhanced Practice Efficiency The scale of large behavioral health practices means that administrative tasks can be cumbersome and time-consuming.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Finally, accurate insurance reimbursement reports are essential for maximizing revenue and minimizing revenue cycle management challenges. To optimize staff levels and allocate resources effectively, practice managers need to have accurate insights into the practice’s operations.

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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. Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) : A CDS can help in the PA process by accurately documenting patient records.

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ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Through enhanced coding and charge capture, these algorithms analyze clinical documentation to propose precise medical codes, minimizing the risk of undercoding or overcoding while ensuring comprehensive coverage of billable services. Accessed April 9, 2024. Published April 3, 2023. link] Jongsma KR, Sand M, Milota M. 2024;7(1):1-3.

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Ciox

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Impact Health plan policies are changing more frequently, forcing healthcare organizations to defend their documentation when denials occur. This trend is not expected to change in 2024. A third of inpatient claims submitted by providers to commercial insurers were not paid for over three months.

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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. For this, the medical assistants will have to make an account on the NHA website to upload the documents to confirm eligibility. With a CCMA certification, you also enter the workforce quickly.

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Valant

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Biden administration announced a finalized Mental Health Parity Rule on September 9, 2024, bringing significant changes to how insurers cover mental health care. The insurance industry has raised concerns, arguing that the rule could drive up costs.

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The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As previously announced, suspicious activity was identified within its computer network on August 28, 2024. An investigation was launched and on September 6, 2024, it was confirmed that unauthorized actors had accessed its network and exfiltrated copies of documents that contained some patient information. Mountain Time.

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Relias

JULY 20, 2023

Maternal mortality is closely linked to social and behavioral factors As documented extensively, higher U.S. Managing gaps in mental health services by expanding the scope of services offered, increasing training on mental health for all staff, and reviewing documentation practices can also help.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Key Compliance Dates At the time of writing (April 23, 2024), the Final Rule has not been published in the Federal Register so the dates are estimated. The document includes the HHS’s justification for implementing the new HIPAA regulations and a discussion of the comments received from the public and healthcare stakeholders.

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