Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. External audit volume more than doubled in 2024 over 2023-including higher rates of pre-payment audits-and total at-risk dollars increased fivefold to $11.2 million per MDaudit customer, impacting healthcare provider organizations’ cash flow and exposing them […] The article MDaudit’s 2024 Benchmark Report Reveals a Fivefold Increase in Dollars At-Risk from Payer Audits While Coding-Re

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Regulators’ assessment of customer support centers has spurred recent lawsuits from UnitedHealthcare, Centene and Humana. But the metric “is going to have a smaller weighting on star ratings moving forward,” the director of Medicare said.

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act is unlikely to generate savings for taxpayers, while disrupting the market and creating perverse incentives for the biopharma industry.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over the past decade, credit card spending has more than tripled, leading to billions of dollars in processing fees for merchants. Despite the size of this industry, many find its complexities challenging to navigate. Credit […] The article Medical Practice Credit Card Processing: Uncovering Hidden Fees and Optimizing Revenue Structures appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By TAMARA MANNS I walked into the emergency department already knowing the outcome. In these same rooms I had told women having the same symptoms as me, “I am so sorry, there is nothing we can do for a miscarriage”. I handed them the same box of single ply tissues I was now sobbing into, as I handed them a pen to sign their discharge paperwork. Two weeks after my emergency room discharge, I continued to live life as if nothing happened, returning to work without any healthcare follow-up to addre

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Climate change undermines the fight against HIV, TB and malaria. Integrating health into climate policy is crucial to overcoming these deadly diseases.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What does our philosophy have to do with RFK Jr and MAHA?

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A flying puck can cause serious damage to the brain and spine; Are neck guards the answer? Data from rugby provides a cautionary tale.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The drug distributor will buy a majority stake in gastroenterology practice management group GI Alliance and purchase Advanced Diabetes Supply Group in deals that should close in early 2025.

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Young children are particularly vulnerable to the disease, which killed an estimated 107,500 people in 2023, most of whom were under 5.

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The Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Joining Matthew Holt ( @boltyboy ) on #THCBGang on Thursday November 14 at 1PM PT 4PM ET. Today we have also a special guest – former Permanente Medical Group CEO Dr Robbie Pearl @robertpearlmd. Robbie has been diving into AI in his latest book ChatGPT-MD and we’ll be chatting about that as well as his forecasts for health care post election.

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Courts have long deferred to CMS’s decisions on implementation of laws that govern Medicare. The overturning of the Chevron doctrine could bring about legal challenges.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The findings could reassure policymakers concerned that virtual care could increase unnecessary or wasteful services.

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The aims of the 340B program are important. But, unfortunately, there is little evidence that the program is delivering on its intended goals.

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Medical Economics

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Medical devices, particularly older ones, are common in any medical setting. But did you know that some of them can become gateways for hackers to access sensitive information?

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Medbridge

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are vital for providing an objective assessment of a patient’s progress. These outcome scores can help guide treatment progression, helping healthcare providers understand patients’ physical health, pain and difficulty, and overall experience, and how it changes over their course of care. Collecting them at baseline and periodically at follow-ups helps provide […] The post What Is the PROMIS Screening Tool?

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The only salary calculator you need has arrived! Easy to use, with just a few simple steps, you can accurately establish the impact of National Insurance, pension and National Minimum Wage changes for your practice. Manage all your staff salary rates and increases in one place, and share the results with your partners. See how… The post Salary Calculator – FREE in the HUB appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Replacing missing teeth is essential not only for aesthetics but also for maintaining oral health, as gaps can lead to shifting teeth, bone loss, and bite issues. Several options are available, each offering distinct advantages based on individual needs. One popular choice is dental implants, which involve placing a titanium post into the jawbone, creating a secure foundation for an artificial tooth.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

October was another challenging month for general practice. There was hard-hitting news from the Budget, changes in the PCN DES coming into force, and a new legal duty for employers in relation to sexual harassment to incorporate into policies. Practice Index kept you informed and updated with helpful resources every step of the way. Catch… The post What’s new across Practice Index – October 2024 roundup appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Open Dental

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dental practices on support with Open Dental receive several free software updates each year with hundreds of new features and enhancements. The post Updating Open Dental appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Looming staff cost increases are causing sleepless nights for many Practice Managers. James Gransby, Vice Chairman of the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants , analyses the financial impact of last month’s Budget on general practice and says an update from the government on how these additional costs might be reimbursed can’t come soon enough.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When new nurse practitioners graduate from school, they’re ready to hit the ground running and find jobs in their respective areas of specialization. It’s an exciting time when an NP can finally strut their stuff and work as the medical providers they’ve trained to become. We find NPs in acute care, family practice, cardiology , neurology, and all clinical settings.

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Medical Economics

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Clinicians who are sexual and gender minorities experience unique stressors, affecting their occupational well-being.

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Physicians Practice

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

An effective compliance program can and does mitigate liability, so it's important to stay abreast of regulatory changes.

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Medical Economics

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Healthcare AI Challenge offers a virtual environment in which professionals can experience the latest AI health care solutions.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Cost increases are an “existential” threat to practices A campaign has been launched to reverse the threat to practices from the recent Budget. Yesterday, the BMA declared the rise in employer payments to be an “existential” threat to general practice. The BMA is calling on its members to take a range of measures to put pressure on the government to fund the increased costs.

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Medical Economics

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Clearing up misconceptions about neuro sympathetic reset and its role in managing chronic pain and emotional trauma.

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Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Pharmaceuticals have mostly been spared from past tariff battles, but this time they’re on the block.

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Medical Economics

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Patients still want a human-centered connection with their health care providers

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The nomination of a prominent vaccine skeptic to the head of the nation’s largest healthcare program is expected to alarm some public health experts.

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