Category: Medical Billing

Medicare Conversion Factor Increases, But Payments Remain Lower

Medicare Conversion Factor Increases, But Payments Remain Lower

Medicare Conversion factor are up but payouts are still down compared to last year. Healthcare professionals will see a slight upward adjustment to their Medicare payments starting March 9 after President Biden signs the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2024.  Really fortunately, although the 2024 CAA increases the conversion factor (CF) finalized for calendar year (CY) […]
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Remote patient monitoring: pros and cons

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM): Transforming Healthcare

Healthcare providers are increasingly recognizing the transformative potential of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). This technology offers significant benefits, including improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and the ability to deliver personalized, patient-centered care while easing provider workload. This widespread recognition is fueling substantial investment, with the RPM market projected to experience a 3.3% compound annual […]
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The Impact of CMS-0057-F on Streamlining Prior Authorization Processes

Interoperability & Prior Authorization Final Rule: Impact on US Healthcare

The healthcare landscape in the United States is poised for a significant transformation with the implementation of the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F). This landmark rule, finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on January 17, 2024, directly tackles the often-cumbersome prior authorization process, aiming to alleviate administrative complexities for […]
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Medicare Billing Update: Boost Reimbursement with G2211 Add-On Code

Medicare Billing Update: Boost Reimbursement with G2211 Add-On Code

To capture Medicare reimbursement for complex Medicare patient visits, you must know when to use this G2211 Code add-on code. To report the additional time, effort, and related practice expenses associated with caring for Medicare patients across the continuum of care, qualified healthcare providers can begin billing HCPCS Level II codes on Jan. 1, 2024. […]
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Healthier Horizons: Patient Experience Trends for 2024

Healthier Horizons: Patient Experience Trends for 2024

The healthcare landscape is undergoing an unprecedented evolution, set to drive a significant transformation in patient experience in 2024. Recent technological advancements, coupled with increased patient expectations for enhanced care, are converging with a comprehensive approach encompassing clinical, social, and behavioral facets of patient well-being. This convergence necessitates the modernization of care delivery systems to […]
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