The healthcare industry is on the verge of a significant transformation as we approach 2024: transitioning from ICD-10 to ICD-11. Healthcare providers, payers, and patients alike will all be impacted by this shift, which promises to revolutionize the way medical diagnoses and treatments are documented and reported. Our comprehensive guide explores the intricacies of ICD-11, […]
An end-to-end platform is sought by deep adopters of RCM technology from a single vendor, according to a new Healthcare IT research report. Some providers have adopted technology from only one vendor in order to achieve an end-to-end revenue cycle management (RCM) platform. There are several benefits to working with one vendor, but there are […]
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and with it, so are the processes and procedures that are involved in billing and coding. As we move towards a more digital and technology-driven world, it’s important for healthcare professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in the industry. In this blog post, we’ll explore […]
In the healthcare industry, accounts receivable (AR) days are a critical metric that measures how long it takes for a healthcare provider to get paid for the services they provide. Long AR days can have a significant impact on a healthcare provider’s cash flow, making it difficult to operate and grow their business. There are […]
The increasing demand for incontinence products is prompting home medical equipment (HME) providers to reevaluate their existing incontinence programs. With the U.S. witnessing a significant rise in the aging population, marked by 10,000 people turning 65 every day according to the U.N. Population Division, there is a growing market for incontinence products. Studies from Mayo […]
The prominent role of AI in healthcare is hard to ignore. In recent years, significant advancements have been witnessed in the field of revenue cycle management (RCM), particularly in coding and billing. The emergence of new technologies incorporating natural language processing, deep learning, and other cutting-edge techniques has revolutionized the process, surpassing the limitations of […]
Medicare Advantage (MA) is becoming more appealing to payers due to its numerous benefits, but providers are struggling to adjust to its effects. Payers are increasingly recognizing the advantages of MA, especially in terms of profitability. According to a study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), MA insurers disclosed an average gross margin of […]
Two letters. They’re enough to give your patients more anxiety than any treatment, test or injection. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center shows it: Sixty percent of Americans said they would be uncomfortable with their provider relying on artificial intelligence (AI) in their own health care. But when used responsibly, artificial intelligence can […]
Like the rest of the economy, healthcare has been upended by the coronavirus. Not just emergency rooms, but primary care physicians, specialists, and long-term care facilities, too. Struggling to continue providing care in a time of social distancing, many have turned to telehealth in record numbers. Even providers who may have previously viewed telehealth skeptically – perhaps […]
Patients experienced out-of-pocket increases as high as 12% for their healthcare costs last year, according to a new analysis by TransUnion Healthcare. Technology experts have promised artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will revolutionize healthcare. Applications have the potential to streamline workflows and reduce human errors, speeding drug discovery, assisting surgery, and provisioning better […]