Healthcare payment integrity is a crucial aspect of efficient claims processing, and its improvement can significantly reduce costs and improve patient care. Healthcare costs continue to climb, burdening patients, providers, and insurers alike. A significant driver of this issue is the inefficiency of healthcare administration, particularly in claims processing. Despite standardized claim formats, outdated systems […]
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, a type of private health insurance, have become increasingly popular among seniors. These plans offer additional benefits beyond traditional Medicare, but they also come with their own set of complexities. One of the most significant issues faced by MA beneficiaries is Medicare Advantage denials for medical services. Recent data has revealed […]
Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older, has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation. In recent years, telehealth has emerged as a powerful tool, transforming the way healthcare services are delivered. As technology continues to advance, the future of Medicare telehealth looks increasingly promising. Telehealth: A Brief Overview Telehealth, […]
Medicare payment cut: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed rule for the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which includes a 2.93% average payment rate reduction for physicians. This comes despite the agency’s stated commitment to advancing health equity and supporting whole-person care through initiatives like strengthening primary care […]
The healthcare industry has long buzzed about the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize financial operations and internal workflows. However, for practical solutions tackling the complexities of RCM, intelligent automation offers a more realistic path forward. Why Intelligent Automation Over AI? True AI strives to mimic human cognition, but it remains in its early […]
Streamlining Specialty Care: CMS’s Innovation Center prioritizes strategies that improve personalized healthcare information, implement financial services, and support segment-based classifications. A value-based approach to care must address underlying issues and individualized care to reduce patient outcomes. CMS’s innovation strategy describes ongoing efforts to integrate personalized care into the healthcare system. Previous studies have shown that […]
The Rising Denial Rates in Healthcare Claims Processing Initial Claim Denials: In a new survey conducted by healthcare Company an increased percentage of initial claims are denied by private payers, including pre-approvals for medical claims. Hospitals, health systems, and post-acute care providers may have a difficult time getting paid for medical services. The survey respondents […]
Remote Patient Monitoring: health care providers reached the same conclusion for themselves and their patients. They found that this technology delivers improvements in the form of better patient outcomes, reduced costs, and the ability to deliver more personalized, patient-centered care at the same time. Reduce workload. Fortunately, the entire healthcare industry is also enjoying these […]
Last week, during the onset of the summer recess, the House Ways and Means Committee introduced a healthcare reform bill. Regrettably, this legislation lacks the same potential impact as the competing bill presented by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, known as the Patient Act. What are the shortcomings of this new bill? It falls […]
It’s common for people to feel surprised by the cost of hospital, medical imaging, or outpatient surgery bills. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for them to verify whether the bill is accurate or not. This is because incorrect medical bills have become increasingly common. To address this issue, organizations are turning to technologies such as artificial intelligence […]