Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Medical billing records may help create a fuller picture of how the COVID-19 virus has impacted the country. The article How Medical Billing Records Tell A More Complete Story of COVID Patients appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. By Devin Partida, technology writer and the editor-in-chief, ReHack.com.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

NABIP, whose members represent professionals in the health insurance benefits industry, drafted and adopted a new American Healthcare Consumer Bill of Rights launched at the meeting. There have been many versions of so-called “patient’s bills of rights” over the years.

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Forbes Healthcare

MARCH 28, 2024

Who do you sue if the medical AI makes a mistake?

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 4, 2023

If you are involved in the healthcare industry, you must be familiar with the terms “ASC Coding and Billing” and “Physician Medical Billing.”

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Accurate and efficient medical billing is essential for your practice to get timely reimbursement for the services you render to patients. Therefore, optimized medical billing cannot be overstated. Learn about the benefits of outsourcing your medical billing in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

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Health Prime

APRIL 25, 2024

In the complex world of medical billing, dealing with bad debt is an inevitable challenge that healthcare providers often face. Unpaid bills, denied claims, and delayed payments can significantly impact the financial health of a medical practice. Strategies to improve bad debt management in medical billing 1.

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Health Prime

JUNE 6, 2024

As we enter Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2024 , it’s imperative to underscore the importance of effective medical billing practices in providing quality care for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Best billing practices for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care 1.

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Health Prime

JUNE 13, 2024

In the intricate world of medical billing, accuracy is paramount. Your practice should consider the importance of the medical coding process when ensuring healthcare providers collect all money due to services rendered. Here’s how medical billing professionals can mitigate common mistakes: 1.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, medical practices rely extensively on electronic systems like Electronic Health Records (EHR) , Practice Management Software (PMS), and online billing platforms to manage patient information and billing processes.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 8, 2021

Most of the laboratory practitioners lose millions of dollars just because of inefficient management of lab billing services. Usually, it happens because of the lack of a sufficient workforce, equipment required for billing, and more […]. The article How Do Laboratory Billing Companies Help You Overcome Revenue Hurdles?

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Scrubs

APRIL 25, 2023

The announcement drew criticism from various medical groups and organizations. The American Medical Association opposes the idea of adding immigration status to electronic health records. Patients’ names also wouldn’t be disclosed to the state. It is set to go into effect on July 1 once Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it into law.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 9, 2023

Getting access to your medical records isn’t always easy. Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, all patients have the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of their medical records and billing records that are held by health plans and health care providers.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 2, 2021

This has raised the importance of price transparency, which is based on the hypothesis that if patients had access to personally-relevant price/cost information from doctors and hospitals for medical services, and pharmacies and PBMs for prescription drugs, the patient would behave as a consumer and shop around.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Enrollments is an essential aspect of your medical billing process. Medical billers must submit and manage the enrollment process paperwork to make sure insurance companies acknowledge providers; therefore, they can bill for their services. All these tasks can be time-consuming for providers and healthcare staff.

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Medical Economics

MAY 9, 2024

Because ‘no one in America should face financial ruin because of the outrageous cost of an unexpected medical emergency or a hospital stay,’ Sanders says.

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Health Prime

APRIL 4, 2024

Predictive medical billing refers to using analytics and data-driven insights to forecast and anticipate various aspects of the medical billing process in healthcare. Here are 6 benefits of data analytics in predictive billing: 1. Here are 6 benefits of data analytics in predictive billing: 1.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Even if it can seem unrelated, medical billing plays a massive role in managing diabetes. By encouraging best practices in medical billing, your practice can ensure financial performance optimization and better patient outcomes. This can help reduce the risks associated with this chronic condition.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

How financially vulnerable are people with medical debt in the U.S.? The Kaiser Family Foundation and Peterson Center on Healthcare analyzed the NFCS data through a consumer health care financial lens with a focus on medical debt. Those with medical debt in the U.S. is no guarantee of being safe from medical debt exposure.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 4, 2023

However, much of that spending may not be medically necessary. Providers are typically paid for each test and procedure they perform, which can lead to a conflict of interest, especially when patients have to foot the bill. Find out why medically unnecessary care is on the rise and what patients can do to protect themselves.

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Forbes Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Under EMTALA, emergency rooms are required to medically screen and stabilize all patients. Some patients withhold their identity to avoid the medical bills.

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Coronis Health

JULY 10, 2024

Ever feel like you’re drowning in medical codes and tangled in billing complexities? Healthcare providers nationwide struggle with the ever-changing world of CPT codes and the time-consuming tasks associated with billing and coding. Your team’s medical knowledge and experience are irreplaceable. Not anymore!

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Scrubs

MARCH 28, 2023

A new bill in New York State would allow nursing students to substitute up to 30% of their clinical training with “high-quality simulation education.” State Senators recently passed a bill that would allow for simulated training. And New York is looking to become the 32nd. “I am optimistic we will get there this session.”

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Being so close to the New Year, it is of high importance that your medical practice finishes its medical billing in good time. This will go a long way toward your medical practice’s financial health and operational efficiency. Training of your team: Keep your billing team updated about any modifications or changes.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Medical practices are caught between declining reimbursement and increasing costs due to more complex regulations, higher employee costs, and the need for more sophisticated technology. Partnering with the right medical billing company is crucial for the financial health of your practice.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Medical assistants are crucial in healthcare settings, serving as the backbone of clinical operations. However, there are several myths and misconceptions surrounding the role of medical assistants. In reality, medical assistants typically complete accredited training programs or earn an associate’s degree in medical assisting.

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Coronis Health

MARCH 26, 2024

While you focus on delivering exceptional patient care, the intricate complexities of billing and coding can become a source of frustration. Compounding these challenges is a nationwide shortage of medical coders, reaching a staggering 30% according to the American Medical Association.

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Relias

MAY 6, 2022

The Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report, or PEPPER, contains valuable information to help your hospice organization identify billing issues and prevent improper payment audits. Though it has been a widely available tool for hospice organizations to identify billing errors since 2012, statistics show that only 63% of U.S.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Medical billing and insurance processing are essential skills for aspiring medical assistants. Both medical billing and insurance processing require attention to detail and strong communication skills. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, these skills will remain invaluable for medical assistants.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Reasons why medical practices should support Movember Men’s health issues often don’t receive the attention they deserve. Therefore, medical practices can act as subject matter experts in raising awareness about these issues. Males also represent 69% of all suicides worldwide.

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Scrubs

MARCH 9, 2023

The Madera Community Hospital in California closed its doors in January after struggling to pay its bills. Saint Agnes Medical Center of Fresno, CA and its parent company, Trinity Health, were in talks to purchase the financially troubled hospital before backing out of the deal at the last minute.

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Health Populi

JUNE 20, 2022

The theory behind consumer-directed care was that patients-as-consumers would shop around for care, morph into rational consumers of medical services just as they would do purchasing autos or washing machines, and shift the cost-curve of American health care ever downward. “U.S. “U.S.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

This information serves as the foundation for billing and reimbursement processes. Regularly updating patient records is equally essential, as it helps prevent billing errors and delays. It is also essential that your practice regularly updates patient records to prevent billing errors and delays.

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 28, 2024

If you are considering pursuing a career in medical billing and coding, you may have questions like where you will be able to work after receiving your certification or license. Many healthcare settings require the services of medical billing and coding specialists for record organization and management, insurance claims, and billing.

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Health Prime

MAY 23, 2024

The accuracy of medical coding is paramount for efficient revenue cycle management and ensuring adherence to the regulations governing the healthcare industry. Aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner 1. Aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner 1.

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Sensible Medicine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She meets her existing patients and picks up a new one, Bill. Bill is 35 and has a severe cardiomyopathy. They found a medication that made it harder to induce VT and sent him up to the medical floor for admission and monitoring with instructions to initiate that medication. Bill had coded and died overnight.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for medical practices, it can also significantly increase workload. One of the main purposes of medical practices is to achieve more income during the holiday season without additional administrative burden.

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Scrubs

JUNE 19, 2023

When the Flores family found themselves in an emergency at Rose Baby Medical Center in Denver, they knew they wouldn’t be leaving their baby’s bedside. The experience can also lead to exorbitant medical bills, trapping new families in debt. This only compounds the grief of losing a child.

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