Medical Economics

MAY 1, 2024

In a world of high deductibles and copays, health insurance offers less protection from medical debt than it did a generation ago.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

You may wonder how my husband lived almost 40 years and had three kids without ever being diagnosed – simple medical bias. If it weren’t for my medical education, we would have never known my children and husband had EDS and MCAS. often attributed to other conditions, not EDS. I am a doctor in the U.S.

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Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2021

with employer-sponsored health insurance worry that a major health event in their household could lead to bankruptcy, according to research gathered by West Health and Gallup in Business Speaks: The Future of Employer-Sponsored Insurance. through a lower accumulation of medical debt,” the study concludes. One-half of U.S.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

I also want to say that I am confident insurers can behave poorly, peer to peer is an insult, and prior auth is a broken system, but medicine has to be careful not to offer unproven and costly things to desperate people, not to waste a scare resource (donated lungs) and this story is about inappropriate care offered by transplant surgeons.

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Forbes Healthcare

MARCH 28, 2024

When an individual files a medical insurance claim, they expect swift processing, approval, and treatment from the stakeholders involved.

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Health Populi

JUNE 27, 2022

Declines in preventive care services like cancer screenings and blood glucose testing concern employers, whose continued to cover health insurance for employees during the pandemic. The full report speaks to medical spending and utilization trends for preventive care, telehealth, and behavioral health. in 2021.

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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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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. Those with medical debt in the U.S.

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Medical Economics

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Commonwealth Fund examines underinsureds, now more than 20% of the people with health insurance around the country.

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Forbes Healthcare

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Plus: Here’s how Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner will keep her medical records company private, independent and employee-owned forever.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 3, 2024

The goal of equalizing medical spending cannot justify forcing everyone to pay for the same expensive coverage. Most of us need cash more than comprehensive plans.

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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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Health Populi

JULY 26, 2022

Today we review the various viewpoints on Amazon’s announced acquisition of One Medical (ONEM, aka 1life Healthcare) which has been a huge story in both health care trade publications, business news, and mainstream media outlets. Longer-term, Mike could envision Amazon expanding into health insurance.

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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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Forbes Healthcare

MAY 15, 2024

Plus: ChatGPT for health insurance

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Health Populi

AUGUST 21, 2024

Millions of Americans believe they have been treated negatively by a physician due to their weight, insurance status, physical appearance and/or state of mental health, according to a YouGov poll published August 6, 2024. To gauge U.S. adults 18 and over online in late June 2024. Empathy ranks relatively high.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2024

Palomar Health Medical Group has warned patients that they may have been affected by an April 2024 cyberattack, and DaVita has learned that tracking tools on its website and mobile app may have sent user data to third-party vendors. Individual notification letters will be mailed to the affected individuals when the file review is completed.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 4, 2023

However, much of that spending may not be medically necessary. New studies reveal just how widespread medically unnecessary care can be, forcing patients to pay for procedures and tests they may not need. Find out why medically unnecessary care is on the rise and what patients can do to protect themselves.

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Scrubs

MARCH 8, 2023

She underwent immediate surgery, but unexpected complications forced the staff to put her in a medically induced coma. Last month, the hospital started working with a private medical escort company called MedEscort to arrange the trip. “At He added that patients facing deportation usually have other options at their disposal.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 24, 2022

debt) by type: a low credit score, medical debt in collections, nonmedical debt in collections, bankruptcy, and any delinquent debt across all types. The actual costs calculated for any medical debt was an increase of 60% for individuals with no (0) chronic conditions at $784 rising to $1,252 for people with 7 to 13 conditions.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 12, 2024

The first is from Nihar Rama, a medical student at the University of Chicago. I still remember the email notifying me I was accepted to medical school. Several years later, now deep into my medical education, I often reflect on my path. This feeling is not unique to medical trainees.

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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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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

Several class action lawsuits have been filed against City of Hope National Medical Center, a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer treatment and research center, over a recently disclosed data breach that exposed the protected health information of more than 827,000 individuals.

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2022

The good news about prescription drugs, in the context of medical spending in the U.S., But there’s bad news about prescription drugs in the context of medical spending in America. Today, the three largest PBMs, processing about 4 in 5 retail prescription claims, are embedded in large health insurance companies.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

As such, American health consumers are wrestling with sticker shock from surgical procedures, surprise medical bills weeks after leaving the hospital, and the cost of prescription drugs — whether six-figure oncology therapies or essential medicines like insulin and EpiPens. Patients are now front-line payors in the U.S. health care system.

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Scrubs

MARCH 29, 2023

Narcan is currently free to anyone on Medicaid or private insurance. But most insurance plans don’t cover the cost of OTC medications. There is also a fear that Emergent BioSolutions will stop manufacturing the drug if it isn’t profitable as an OTC medication. Some plans require a co-pay of $10.

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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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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In this stage of the medical billing process, your front-end staff ensures proper collection and recording of valuable data essential to provide proper services to the patient and ensure their coverage. However, errors in this data are common and have consequences for your practice. Main issues in the check-in process 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. Medical practices should implement robust access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

A new report from CoverMyMeds details the current state of medication access weaving together key health care industry and consumer data. One in three patients went without treatment or medications to pay for bills and basic needs, the research found. The reality even before the coronavirus crisis emerged in early 2020 was that U.S.

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Scrubs

JUNE 16, 2023

They relied on pen and paper for medical records and notes, and sent runners between departments to take orders and deliver test results. The emergency department diverted ambulances with sick patients to other hospitals because the staff couldn’t access patients’ medical records. A few hours after that 3 a.m.

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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. The post Why medical practices should support Movember appeared first on Health Prime.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Many nurses decide to transition to medical adjacent fields, albeit ones with less stressful work environments. “Medical aesthetics has given me a whole new avenue to serve people on both a medical and emotional level,” she says. But working as a physician assistant requires furthering your education.

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Scrubs

MAY 18, 2024

These patients face unique challenges, from high medical costs to limited access to necessary treatments. Nurses in these settings play a pivotal role in providing medical care and guiding patients through the complexities of the healthcare system without insurance.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 26, 2024

Discover the key factors to consider before deciding to retire overseas, including affordability, taxes, medical insurance, and residence requirements.

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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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Scrubs

MARCH 14, 2023

The drug is an antidiabetic medication that’s used as an appetite suppressant in individuals looking to lose weight. The long hours of the job, stressful working conditions, and the medication she was taking for PTSD contributed to her poor diet and lack of exercise. Plus, it’s expensive,” she adds.

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