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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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. Increased denials: Insurance companies are quick to deny claims with coding errors.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Insurance credentialing is an important, intricate process that results in you becoming a “paneled,” in-network provider for a health insurance plan. In this article, we will explain how to get credentialed with insurance companies using the three most common methods. Blog What Is an Insurance Panel? Medicare ).

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

Healthcare practices are often plagued with medical billing compliance questions like: “Am I upcoding?” ” 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.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Students interested in becoming Medical Assistants are often curious about what the work schedule will be like. Medical Assistants in New Jersey typically work full-time hours , which means they usually work about 40 hours per week. Some Medical Assistants may work part-time, which could range from 20 to 30 hours per week.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Medical billing is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of practice management in the dynamic healthcare landscape, where the primary focus is on providing quality patient care. However, amid the intricacies of coding regulations, payer policies, and administrative tasks, medical practices encounter many challenges in the billing process.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle is a complex and multifaceted system that involves various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers (insurance companies), and patients. It begins at the front lines of the healthcare practice, where staff members collect essential demographic and insurance information during the initial patient contact.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth. Nobody went into medicine to write notes or fill out insurance authorization forms,” said J. Scott Smitherman, chief medical information officer at Providence Health. It feels more like my needs are being met.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 29, 2024

Medical insurance claim submission is a critical step in the medical billing process. It determines the reimbursement the healthcare provider will receive from the insurance company. Submitting clean medical claims will help you reduce denials, accelerate the payment process, and ensure maximum return for your business.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

On January 14, 2025, an employee emailed a document to a personal email account. California Department of Child Support Services The State of California Department of Child Support Services has notified the California Attorney General about a potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data in an email incident.

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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. Cybersecurity is on the rise in the healthcare industry.

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EvidenceCare

JANUARY 12, 2024

Social Admission vs. Medical Necessity In healthcare, the term “social admission” signifies instances where patients find themselves admitted to a hospital primarily for non-medical reasons. Similarly, states may have unique definitions of medical necessity for Medicaid services in compliance with their specific laws or regulations.

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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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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

Medical insurance verification software is developed to automate the process of verifying patients’ insurance coverages. This software is connected to the insurance company’s database to retrieve real-time data on a patient’s insurance status. In 2022, 92.1 percent of people, or 304.0

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Accurate coding is key Accurate medical coding is one fundamental aspect of maximizing reimbursements. Mental health providers must ensure they use the correct diagnosis and procedure codes when submitting claims to insurance companies. A 2023 IGNUX report states that hospital coding mistakes make up 63% of medical billing errors.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That’s the mantra coming out of this week’s annual Capitol Conference convened by the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP). FYI you might know of NABIP by its former acronym, NAHU, the National Association of Health Underwriters).

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CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

Medical records are now digital. One of the most effective is artificial intelligence medical billing. If you’re considering integrating AI into medical billing, keep reading to understand how it works. If you’re considering integrating AI into medical billing, keep reading to understand how it works.

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Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

Identifying underpayments is paramount for the financial health of any medical practice. Implement robust coding and documentation practices Accurate medical coding and detailed documentation are crucial elements in preventing underpayments. At Health Prime, we can help!

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

Gaia Software Gaia Software, a provider of electronic medical record and billing management software services to Americare Renal Center, has mailed notification letters to patients whose protected health information was compromised in a February 2024 cyberattack. Those individuals will be notified when the investigation is completed.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

Individuals who were sent a notification that they were affected by the data breach may submit a claim for reimbursement of documented losses incurred as a result of the data breach up to a maximum of $10,000. Under the terms of the settlement, a $3.15

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Coronis Health

JULY 10, 2024

Test your knowledge and identify areas for improvement in your medical billing process! Do you ever encounter situations where claims are denied due to typos or missing information in patient demographics or insurance details? Coronis Can Help: Our medical billing specialists have extensive knowledge and experience with medical coding.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

They don’t appear in medical records and cannot be shared with a third party except by the patient’s written consent. This covers information such as diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, test results, treatment plan, progress at appointments, prescription medications, etc.

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Health Prime

JULY 18, 2024

Denial management is crucial in medical billing, ensuring healthcare providers receive rightful reimbursement for their services. However, navigating denial management can often be challenging for medical practices. According to an MGMA Stat Poll , 69% of healthcare leaders reported their organization’s denials have increased.

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Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

But another patient side-effect of COVID-19 has been the digital transformation of many patients , documented by data gathered by Rock Health and Stanford Center for Digital Health and analyzed in their latest report explaining how the public health crisis accelerated digital health “beyond its years,” noted in the title of the report.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters. The documentation and coding are appropriate on our end. Insufficient Clinical Documentation or Underreported codes.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters. The documentation and coding are appropriate on our end. Insufficient Clinical Documentation or Underreported codes.

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Southern Careers Institute

MAY 19, 2020

Medical terminology is used every day throughout the healthcare industry by doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and medical assistants. It is also used by billing specialists and medical coders as well as insurance companies to document conditions, process claims, and enable patients to apply for their insurance coverage.

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Relias

APRIL 28, 2022

Many participants have a role to play in the revenue cycle, and at each stage they must employ their specialized knowledge of how that patient interaction and service is documented in the patient’s health record. How Clinical Documentation Integrity Affects Revenue. CDI Affects More Than Financial Health.

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Mobius MD

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Does your office staff gather insurance information and patient history when scheduling? An intuitive portal can free up medical staff time by allowing patients to review educational materials, schedule non-urgent appointments, and update their medical histories online.

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Valant

JULY 24, 2024

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. This information is shared with insurance companies to justify claims. Check out Valant’s clinical documentation features to learn more.

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MedCerts

APRIL 8, 2024

Deep Dive Into MedCerts’ Medication Care Coordinator Program Here’s how the Medication Care Coordinator program works. First, you’ll connect with an education consultant to make sure this program meets your career goals and that you meet all the requirements to enroll in the Medication Care Coordinator program.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This allows practitioners to spend more time on direct client care and less time on documentation. This leads to more efficient documentation processes and better overall practice management. This integration can reduce data entry time, minimize errors, and ensure consistency across all client documentation.

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Health Populi

JUNE 24, 2020

Whether healthcare spending in 2021 increases by double-digits or falls by one-third directly depends on how the coronavirus pandemic will play out over the rest of 2020, based on PwC’s annual report on medical cost trends for 2021. ” A high scenario of medical trend calculates a 10.0% The headline might be, “U.S.

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Scrubs

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Glasses Interestingly, research published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing has documented the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) among nurses who utilize video display terminals during their shifts. Medical jackets and vests are your best bet for staying warm and looking good.

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CollaborateMD

MAY 25, 2023

Oncology medical billing is the process of submitting claims to insurance companies or other payers for oncology-related billing services associated with cancer management. Oncology medical billing requires understanding medical coding to run a successful oncology practices. What is Oncology Medical Billing?

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Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Customizable Note Templates The ability to create and customize templates for intake, medical history, therapy notes , and progress notes helps save time and energy. Medication Management Tools E-Prescribing is one of the most important features for psychiatry. Each gain in efficiency means more time spent with patients.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 9, 2024

SouthCoast Health and Privia Medical Group in Georgia have notified patients about a cyberattack and data breach that occurred in June 2023. During that time, files on the network were viewed or copied. The HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal still shows the interim figure of 501 affected individuals.

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