Scrubs

JUNE 16, 2023

In the aftermath of a breach, the focus frequently falls on the risk of confidential patient information being exposed, but these attacks can also leave hospitals hemorrhaging millions of dollars in the months that follow, and also cause disruptions to patient care, potentially putting lives at stake.

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KevinMD.com

JANUARY 27, 2025

January In a blistering commentary, the American Medical Association’s flagship journal, JAMA, condemns the corrosive effect on patient care of the profit-seeking practices of health insurers.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 17, 2025

This article offers key drivers behind rising healthcare costs and actionable insights into how providers can reduce expenses without compromising quality patient care. These findings emphasize the need for measures to alleviate financial pressure on healthcare providers to ensure uninterrupted patient care delivery.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This knowledge influences patient care decisions, the allocation of resources, and the overall functioning of healthcare organizations. Why Healthcare Financing Matters in Nursing Nurses are at the forefront of patient care, and their decisions significantly impact both patient outcomes and healthcare costs.

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Health Populi

MAY 21, 2020

Nearly every respondent in the study reported having health insurance coverage. Among those covered with insurance, one-half had employer-sponsored insurance, 1 in 4 Medicare, and 13%, individual cover. Another 8% had Medicaid or a state health insurance program.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Inaccurate information can include: Incorrect personal details Outdated insurance data Incomplete medical histories These errors in data entry can result in claim denials from insurance companies, leading to payment delays and financial losses for the practice.

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Medication Patient Satisfaction Communication Insurance 52

Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Medical billing and insurance processing are essential skills for aspiring medical assistants. These tasks ensure that healthcare providers get paid for their services and that patients understand their financial responsibilities. Both medical billing and insurance processing require attention to detail and strong communication skills.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Counting on external specialized teams in your medical practice presents benefits such as cost savings, financial optimization, focus on patient care, reduced administrative burden, and specialized expertise. Delays in credentialing can lead to a period where the physician is not working or seeing patients with specific insurances.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

From a cancer patient: I had to change insurance in the middle of my eight-month treatment plan. She begged me to induce before the end of the year because shed already hit her insurance deductible. She begged me to induce before the end of the year because shed already hit her insurance deductible. Make it caring.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding the Challenges in Claims Processing Errors in medical claims processing have traditionally posed significant challenges for hospitals, insurers, and patients alike. Automatically flagging errors before claims are submitted to insurance providers. Ensures compliance with insurance requirements.

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Practice Index

MARCH 6, 2025

Lords bid to exempt practices from NI increases Practices could still be exempted from the increase in employers National Insurance rates following a vote in the House of Lords. The Lords voted to amend the National Insurance Act to protect health and care providers. It states that the dispute with Government may be over.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

Nobody went into medicine to write notes or fill out insurance authorization forms,” said J. He added that medical payers now require so much documentation related to patients that “it’s almost an arms race.” “You are training the system with your voice and information, and it trains you to be more organized,” she said.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

Despite this, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has described the figure as reasonable based on economic forecasts, a sentiment not shared by the British Medical Association (BMA) or the GP practices we spoke to, who continue to shoulder the burden of delivering patient care in an increasingly strained system.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Applications of automation span everything from medical billing and administrative processes to enhancing patient care through clinical decision support and real-time analytics. Patient Care Shines By automating patient care and clinical workflows, providers can improve response times and personalize treatments.

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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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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. This leads to claim denials and delays due to inappropriate or incorrect insurance information.

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Many healthcare settings require the services of medical billing and coding specialists for record organization and management, insurance claims, and billing. The specialist obtains patient records, processes insurance claims, and ensures that the proper codes are used to perform treatments or procedures on patients.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. This knowledge is essential for accurately handling patient records, insurance claims, and other healthcare-related documents.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Dental assistants coordinate appointments to prevent conflicts and minimize wait times, enhancing patient satisfaction. Handling billing and insurance claims is indispensable. Dental assistants process payments, submit claims, and navigate insurance intricacies.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. It categorizes unpaid patient invoices and insurance claims by age, typically in 30-day increments.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. Regularly updating patient records is equally essential, as it helps prevent billing errors and delays.

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Valant

MAY 30, 2024

There are four critical functions that practitioners should evaluate for outsourcing or hiring: billing, payroll, insurance credentialing, and human resources (HR). Changes in regulations, insurance requirements , and technology mean that practitioners must be proactive to meet the evolving needs of their patients and the industry as a whole.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As mental health demand continues to grow exponentially , it is equally important for mental health providers to optimize their billing practices to ensure fair and timely reimbursements, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality patient care. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

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WSMDA

MAY 26, 2023

They support healthcare professionals in various ways, from administrative tasks to clinical duties, ensuring that patient care is optimized. Additionally, medical assistants handle billing and insurance processing and oversee the management of office supplies and equipment.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 29, 2024

Their responsibilities are multifaceted, from patient care, sterilizing instruments, taking dental radiographs, to administrative work. In essence, dental assistants are the backbone of modern dentistry, operating behind the scenes to ensure optimal patient care.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

They provide essential support in patient education, preparing young patients and their parents for examinations and treatments, and ensuring a comforting environment. Their role is vital for efficient clinic operations and enhancing patient care in pediatric healthcare. What Does A Pediatric Medical Assistant Do?

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 25, 2023

“The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should make establishing payment codes for products involving women’s heart disease a priority to prompt private insurers to cover new service lines.” Insurers will be forced to raise rates to cover this new charge. What would I foresee as happening if CMS took action?

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Encourage your patients to schedule preventative care appointments Increase early assessment and diagnosis, risk reduction, prevention, and management of chronic diseases for people with or at risk of certain conditions. Every patient can go once a year without any medical symptoms for a routine check-up and preventative care.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This process ensures your healthcare providers count with proper credentialing and contracting with insurance payers. Medical billers must submit and manage the enrollment process paperwork to make sure insurance companies acknowledge providers; therefore, they can bill for their services. Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

There are a number of factors to consider, such as service fees, patient volume, and reimbursement rates from insurance providers. Key Components of an Operating Budget Overhead costs are the ongoing expenses required to maintain a practice’s operations, excluding direct patient care costs.

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Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes. These vital tasks provide a seamless patient experience and allow medical professionals to focus on caregiving.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

healthcare system and, thus, patient care. The loss of clinical autonomy, through strict utilization review, protocols, and heavy-handed health insurance interventions also contribute to doctors’ ill feelings and compromised productivity. That’s an idea on which doctors and patients can hug. The post Most U.S.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Americans who have commercial health insurance (say, through an employer or union) are rarely thought to face barriers to receiving health care — in particular, primary care, that front line provider and on-ramp to the health care system. visits per 100 member-years. ” The U.S.

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EvidenceCare

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Healthcare executives today are at the crossroads of managing rising costs, improving patient care, and navigating digital transformation. While public discourse often focuses on pharmaceutical companies and insurance plans, the reality is that the majority of healthcare dollars flow directly to providers.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 8, 2024

Unauthorized access can lead to severe consequences, including identity theft, insurance fraud, and violations of patient privacy. Additionally, it can damage the medical practice’s reputation and result in legal and financial penalties under regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This principle includes your Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) process from end-to-end, positioning it as a core for proper trustworthiness or effectiveness and patient satisfaction. Read more about this in our blog How to explain payments to patients in your medical practice. In medical billing, precision and clarity are key.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Encourage your patients to schedule preventative care appointments Increase early assessment and diagnosis, risk reduction, prevention, and management of chronic diseases for people with or at risk of certain conditions. Every patient can go once a year without any medical symptoms for a routine check-up and preventative care.

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