HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – Available on FAIR Health’s website fairhealth.org, the Opioid Tracker includes a heat map representing the percentage of patients with opioid abuse and dependence diagnoses compared to all patients receiving medical services in 2023 for each state. This code accounted for 11.9% ”

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Health Care Success

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Are you wondering if it’s worth investing in healthcare Facebook ads? billion daily active users (DAU) on Facebook and 500 million DAU on Instagram stories , social media offers an enormous advertising opportunity for healthcare organizations. . According to the Journal of American Medical Informatics Association, eight in 10 U.S.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The implementation of remote healthcare — telehealth services — reformed medicine. With the skyrocketing investment in virtual care, new legal regulations that expand the possibilities of remote healthcare, the telehealth industry is predicted to expand from $3 billion to $250 billion. Senior Patients and New Technology.

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Sequence Health

JANUARY 14, 2025

A mobile-friendly design is essential for healthcare websites, as over 50% of searches are conducted on mobile devices, and non-mobile sites are less likely to appear in search results. Should your site appear archaic, theres a risk that this could adversely affect how prospective patients perceive your healthcare brand and values.

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p3care

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Our medical billing outsourcing company in USA has earned a name for its valued medical billing services. Along with this, we provide other services like medical credentialing, A/R management, etc. Healthcare professionals depend on our expertise blindly for the quality services we perform.

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p3care

JANUARY 3, 2024

You know, what’s the common point of connection between healthcare providers and insurance payers? Well, it is none other than medical billing outsourcing companies in USA. Throughout America, there is an extensive network for outsourcing medical billing services.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cameron Wood, Head of Client Services & COO at NGA Healthcare The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, with changes in technology , patient care, and the business of medicine all occurring at a rapid pace. One common strategy is to reduce reimbursement rates for medical services over time.

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p3care

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Medical Healthcare Providers wish to have the claim accepted in the first go, and the providers need to reduce the errors in their claims. Medical billing experts believe that there’s always an error in medical billing claims which can be the reason behind denial claims. to track down patient payment accountability.

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Home Health Care

JUNE 20, 2023

Prior to that, he was the acting health commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health and the executive director of emergency medical services and government affairs for Jersey City Medical Center. “As a respected healthcare policy and public health leader, Christopher is an excellent fit for our future.”

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Sheppard Health Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Starting January 1, 2024, healthcare facilities and provider organizations engaging in certain transactions in Illinois, such as mergers and acquisitions, will have new reporting requirements. Contracting affiliations do not include arrangements among entities under common ownership.

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Etactics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The Department of Justice (DOJ) estimates that healthcare fraud generates close to $100 billion a year. In 2021 , there were… 831 new criminal healthcare fraud investigations 805 new civil healthcare fraud investigations With such high numbers of cases and no end seeming to be in sight, how can you avoid becoming a healthcare fraud statistic?

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

APRIL 19, 2022

This model combines competition among health insurers and among healthcare providers with specific regulation to protect public objectives such as individual accessibility and affordability of coverage (Enthoven, 2012 ).

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Sequence Health

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Social media is a powerful tool that can be used to connect with patients and promote your healthcare practice. That’s why developing a social media calendar and strategy for your healthcare practice is essential. Read more: Healthcare Hashtags to Help You Increase Engagement on Social Media: A Guide.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Some interesting points from the report include: Medicare FFS beneficiaries will be in an accountable care relationship with providers and will have the opportunity to select who will be responsible for assessing and coordinating their care needs and the cost and quality of their care. This is clearly a good idea.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

John Berndt, SVP of Health North America, Valtech Also known as the Kennedy–Kassebaum Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) defines and regulates individuals’ medical records and other individually identifiable health information, collectively known as patient healthcare information (PHI).

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 20, 2022

healthcare system has been moving towards value-based care (VBC) which encourages health providers to improve care quality by reimbursing them based on successful outcomes rather than individual medical services. Potential economic impact of integrated medical-behavioral healthcare: Updated projections for 2017 , from Milliman.

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Health Populi

APRIL 1, 2019

Although most consumers say that medical costs impact both their selection of a provider or service, as well as their ultimately satisfaction with that care, 67% of consumers told VisitPay that they did not obtain cost estimates for medical services prior to receiving care in the past year. The post In the U.S.,

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

MARCH 8, 2022

The authors categorized the relative profitability of each major medical service offered by acute care hospitals to examine whether the service composition varied by ownership status. Methodology. Between 2004 and 2018, the nonprofit share of hospitals increased slightly (67.5% to 19.4%) and government (12.1%

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p3care

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

US healthcare is operating on an excellent performance by rendering services of their practicing providers in an extensive healthcare system. wRVU calc is such an initiative by CMS to give the providers their RVU compensation based on the service they cater to their patients. Do the Values in wRVU vary Every Year?

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Sequence Health

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Healthcare marketing is evolving rapidly, with new strategies helping providers connect with patients more effectively than ever before. In this blog, well explore the top types of healthcare marketing, their key benefits, and how they can help your practice stand out in todays competitive landscape.

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Health Populi

JUNE 17, 2024

But a surprising two-thirds of young Americans between 18 and 29, and 7 in 10 between 30 and 39 years of age, are concerned that Medicare’s solvency will worsen leading to their not being able to receive Medicare when eligible to receive it, discovered in the 2024 Healthcare in America Report from West Health and Gallup.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

JANUARY 4, 2022

The Baltimore Sun reports that the University of Maryland Medical System is planning to spend $5.1 However, these are anecdotal accounts. .” Nursing wages are rising as well. million to recruit nurses. What do the data say at the national level? A paper by Buerhaus et al.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The private health plans, which are an alternative to traditional Medicare, account for 42% of the total Medicare population. The growth of Medicare Advantage, though, has increased the administrative burden on the healthcare system. Elevate communications: The lack of follow-up on prior authorizations is a significant problem.

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Home Health Care

MARCH 17, 2023

The Chicago-based BrightStar Care is a home care and medical staffing franchise with more than 370 locations nationwide. The company provides medical and non-medical services to clients in their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. Nasdaq: WBA).

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Etactics

JANUARY 24, 2023

Healthcare fraud is not a victimless crime. The Department of Justice (DOJ) estimates that healthcare fraud generates roughly $100 billion a year. Oftentimes, perpetrators will commit one type of healthcare fraud to cover up other parts of the greater scheme. Some states tend to have more cases of healthcare fraud than others.

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Taking on Frette’s former role as CFO, Chad Derner will manage Accra’s accounting and billing departments, oversee all financial activities and operations and provide strategic guidance to leadership. Derner joins Accra with 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, the last 16 of which have been in leadership. “I

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While many patients have a choice of a large number of plans, in practice, UnitedHealthcare and Humana account for about 50% of the national enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans. A key question is whether provider threats to abandon Medicare Advantage plans is a negotiating tactic or if they will follow-through with the threat.

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Best Medical Billing Company | Physicians Revenue Group, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2023

prgseo March 10, 2023 6 Tips to Improve the Revenue Cycle Management for Your Practice Healthcare providers remain occupied with their immense job responsibilities and ignore the most crucial aspect of their medical practice: quick account receivables. Revenue cycle management aims to schedule and audit patient fees.

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Sheppard Health Law

JANUARY 2, 2024

FOOTNOTES [1] See links to Sheppard Mullin’s blog series re SB 184 and OHCA: California Office of Health Care Affordability: Another Regulatory Hurdle for California Healthcare M&A Transactions? OHCA Published Near-Final Draft of Regulations Requiring Notice and Review of Material Healthcare Transactions in 2024 , published 12/6/23. [2]

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Across many healthcare organizations, front-office staff face a significant dilemma: patients seeking help only to be told that their health insurance verification and authorization process could take several days or even months. With faster processing times, patients experience shorter wait times for accessing necessary medical services.

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Lexis Nexis

AUGUST 24, 2023

Knowing which potential patients are most likely to need a specific medical service and targeting your outreach using sophisticated data insights can boost the financial health of your institution. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant marketing options exist, but they can be limiting.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This outcome measure does a good job of controlling for differences in outcomes by race, but US News must be sure to risk adjust to account for any differences in demographics, comorbidities or disease severity across races in the patients they treat.

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Best Medical Billing Company | Physicians Revenue Group, Inc.

APRIL 12, 2023

It helps medical practices track patient interactions and build better relationships with them. This billing software facilitates the healthcare system to connect with every patient. In this way, the medical staff can offer customized services to every patient based on their needs.

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Best Medical Billing Company | Physicians Revenue Group, Inc.

APRIL 7, 2023

It helps medical practices track patient interactions and build better relationships with them. This billing software facilitates the healthcare system to connect with every patient. In this way, the medical staff can offer customized services to every patient based on their needs.

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Sequence Health

MARCH 11, 2025

Are missed appointments causing issues for your healthcare facility? Key Takeaways Healthcare providers lose approximately $150 billion annually due to missed appointments, emphasizing the need for effective appointment management. healthcare sector.

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Sequence Health

MARCH 11, 2025

Are missed appointments causing issues for your healthcare facility? Key Takeaways Healthcare providers lose approximately $150 billion annually due to missed appointments, emphasizing the need for effective appointment management. healthcare sector.

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Bill Of Health

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Namely, legal protections concerning personal health data may not apply when the entity offering the service is decidedly not a “provider.” To illustrate the issue, consider that the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) expressly covers genetic information as a form of health data.

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