Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Just this year alone, we’ve seen some of the largest and most alarming healthcare data breaches in history, including those related to the American Medical Collection Agency, insurer Dominion National, and Inmediata Health Group, just to name a few. The number of healthcare data breaches keeps going up year after year.

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

” With all of these concerns, it’s vital that providers and billing departments understand and follow the key elements of proper medical billing compliance to run a successful practice. RELATED ARTICLE: Your Medical Billing Secret Weapon: SMS Text and Broadcast Messaging What is Medical Billing Compliance? The result?

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Health Populi

JUNE 2, 2021

These increases range from the highest percentage change for inpatient care, over 10%, followed by professional services (e.g., up, compared with the largest cost increase across categories in 2020 of 7.2%. Each year, I figure out what the average PPO cost could buy someone in exchange for that health insurance.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Power has studied including health insurance, insurance and financial services. Across all providers, AmWell scored highest at 885, followed by Doctor on Demand with 879 points. Cigna, the highest-scoring payer-backed telehealth organization, racked up 874 points on the 1,000-point scale. In the study, J.D.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This article explores how medical professionals can effectively leverage digital platforms to foster stronger patient relationships and improve outcomes. For example, a patient with diabetes can have virtual check-ups to monitor blood sugar levels, review medication adjustments, and discuss lifestyle changes without needing to travel.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

Catch up with the last month of 2024 for anything you might have missed! Read more The IGPM - The only nationally recognised professional body for Practice Managers - By Nicola Davies - You might recall seeing a few articles in the media about a push to get Practice Managers regulated in a similar way to Doctors.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

RELATED ARTICLE: How Automation is Revolutionizing Medical Claims Processing Accuracy What is Automation in Healthcare? Automation tools like RPA in healthcare can handle repetitive tasks like data entry and insurance claim processing to free up valuable time and reduce administrative burden.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 9, 2019

who have health insurance must take on a deductible of some amount, which compels that insured individual to spend the first dollar on medical services up until they meet their financial commitment. We learned this (again) this week in a Health Affairs research article on healthcare spending in the U.S. In the median U.S.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

RELATED ARTICLE: 5 Ways Healthcare Technology Helps Improve Patient Engagement What is a Practice Management System? Billing and Claims Management : Ensure smooth processes for medical billing , insurance claims, and payment collection. Is the data backed up on a mirrored out-of-state site? Does its servers have a firewall?

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. Ryan Witt, vice president of Industry Solutions for Proofpoint in Sunnyvale, California, recommends that clinicians follow the guidance from the HHS’s 405(d) program. “The

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 19, 2024

From insurance companies to primary care providers, private equity firms, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Medical Advantage has a deep appreciation for the invaluable services that physicians provide. The following sections will provide more detail.

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The Healthcare Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The initial focus was never healthcare providers and insurers. These organizations were seen as too slow to adopt new technologies, and there was a general distrust of integrated care and insurers. According to a recent article in Forbes , there are 5.4 No More Excuses Fast forward to 2024. In the U.S., So, what’s the problem?

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Power published two customer satisfaction assessments of telehealth providers for Direct-to-Consumer services and those delivered by health insurance plans. For health plan-provided telehealth, Humana topped the list, followed by Aetna in second place. CVS Health and Walgreens ranked last at 825 and 822 Indices.

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The Healthcare Blog

MAY 14, 2024

The sub-title sums up his thesis: “Bureaucratic bloat has siphoned power away from instructors and researchers.” Just as all the college administrators helps keep driving up college tuition, so do all those healthcare administrators keep healthcare spending high. In a crisis, goal ambiguity may look like fecklessness or hypocrisy.”

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Arkenea

APRIL 10, 2025

This approach can free up internal resources, reduce time to market, and provide access to niche skills, especially in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. Scalability Outsourced teams can flex up or down based on project phases.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

In this article, we will delve into the multifaceted responsibilities of Medical Assistants, discuss the impact they have on patient care, and highlight the importance of comprehensive education and hands-on training in preparing for a successful career in this rewarding field.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) (2022) estimated over 100,000 registered nurses left the profession and predicted that another 800,000 nurses would follow them by 2027. Layoff are ramping up among hospitals and health systems. The sentinel event data 2022 annual review.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In this article, we will help you understand this dynamic and complex problem. RELATED ARTICLE:  Incorporating Patient Feedback to Improve Practice Productivity Why Patient Feedback Matters Patient feedback helps you define common problems in your practice. For example, bills may make it unclear if insurance covers a treatment.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

This article breaks down chiropractic medical billing software. Then, we’ll discuss keeping patient data safe and following health laws.  From checking your needs to setting up the software, this guide has you covered.  Claim Submissions The software streamlines submitting claims to insurance companies.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 5, 2024

In this article, we’ll make choosing the right medical billing software easy. Insurance Claims Management: It handles insurance paperwork and tracks claims. Payment Processing: Manage patient payments and insurance reimbursements. It helps send bills to insurance companies. Medical billing must follow these rules.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process. Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage vs commercial insurance). As researched by OS Inc., “If

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

This article aims to provide an overview of athenaCollector, its features, benefits, pricing structure, and how it compares to competitors in the market. Doing your due diligence—including reading up on athenaCollector reviews—will help you make an informed decision about whether it is the right RCM solution for you.

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Arkenea

MARCH 31, 2025

Developing a healthcare application that complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is essential for safeguarding sensitive patient information and adhering to legal standards. HIPAA compliance costs can greatly vary depending on the kind of application you’re developing.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 23, 2024

This article aims to shed light on the effectiveness of bundled payments, particularly in reducing healthcare costs. The Shift To Bundled Payments: More Than Just a Trend Healthcare providers and insurance companies are increasingly adopting bundled payment models. Are Bundled Payments Truly Effective?

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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

A referral process involves obtaining patient information such as insurance details, and demographics; also scheduling appointments. This article covers the importance of patient referral tracking system and how to go about develop one for a medical practice. This whole recommendation process falls into the patient referral process.

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Medical Advantage

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Verification ensures that patients are covered by health insurance, minimizing the risk of unpaid claims. Benefits of proper verification include the following. Accurate Billing and Revenue Management to Better Manage Cash Flow Insurance verification is critical to ensure the accuracy of billing and getting paid on time.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Healthcare website accessibility tools and best practices help hospitals to up their accessibility game and design a compliant site for users. This article points out the importance of healthcare website accessibility and varied accessibility rules. About 80 percent of the hospitals were semi-compliant, and 16.7

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

In this article, we present a brief guide on how to start a therapy practice. Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. Fees will be involved, and you may have to file Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation.

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A Young Doctor's Journey

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This is a hodge-podge list of all my finance-related thoughts; I tried to organize them in categories, but the article is punctated by random things that I wish I’d known. Also, I’d like to preface this by two important things regarding personal finance: My parents taught me really good money habits growing up.

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Doximity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

I use it regularly for faxing prior authorizations and clinical documents to insurance companies as well as calling patients when working remotely.” Jordan Orofino, PharmD, Chicago, IL To sum up, here are the benefits for U.S. This article was written in collaboration with Paria Sanaty Zadeh, PharmD. Need to set up Dialer?

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Medical Advantage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Typically, these factors are grouped into six main categories, namely; patient access, charge capture, claim submission, payment posting, follow-up, and collections. Follow-up is another crucial phase in which the organization tracks payment processes to ensure that the services offered are paid for in full.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This article will explore key IHS funding sources and grant opportunities that agencies can leverage. Third-party billing Many IHS facilities generate additional revenue by billing private insurers for services provided to patients with coverage. Submit the application Follow the specific submission guidelines and meet all deadlines.

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Arkenea

MARCH 29, 2025

To stay on top of protecting ePHI, ensure to run through the HIPAA compliance checklist covered in this article. Covered Entities (CE): These are involved in transmitting, storing, and creating ePHI, so they must follow HIPAA compliance rules. Facilities can end up paying up to $50 million for violating compliance regulations.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I developed a plotline for my class cohort which started with a story about the Farmaceutica SMN, followed by this slide asking, “What is a pharmacy?” And that experience was definitely part of the alchemy baked into the experience of a health citizen living in Mesopotamia in 1550 BC or the Florentine patient of Renaissance times.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

This article was written in partnership with SimiTree , a leading solution to align your organizational initiatives with your patients wellbeing. An esketamine-based prescription medication, nasal sprays can be more accessible, often covered by insurance and used in Veterans programs.

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Doximity

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

million people who self-identified as Black, making up 14.4% Dr. George - The article written in 2023, where I was recognized as "Top Physicians and Clinicians to Follow in Digital Health," really helped my career and set me up for success. Why is it important to you that we celebrate Black History Month in medicine?

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. Ryan Witt, vice president of Industry Solutions for Proofpoint in Sunnyvale, California, recommends that clinicians follow the guidance from the HHS’s 405(d) program. “The

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