During the Healthcare debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, healthcare—especially the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—became a central focus in the final stages of the discussion. Moderated by journalists Linsey Davis and David Muir, the Healthcare debate showcased starkly different perspectives on the future of the ACA. Trump’s Unclear Healthcare Plan: […]
A proposal to track prior authorization using CPT codes was pulled back for revision after a surprising finding. An urologist, advocated for the plan to compensate physicians for time spent on prior authorization requirements. He also hoped it would streamline the process and improve patient care. However, the American Medical Association (AMA) informed urologist that […]
CMS’s Medicaid Payment Model show can be seen as a healthcare bridge, giving fundamental behavioral wellbeing administrations to both Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries over a period of eight years. As portion of a unused Medicaid Payment Model demonstrate reported by CMS, physical, behavioral, and community suppliers will be required to arrange care in arrange to […]
Physicians are currently facing challenging times. The existing shortage of doctors, compounded by the pandemic, has exacerbated the patient-to-physician ratio. With an increase in patients, there’s a corresponding surge in administrative tasks for doctors. Consequently, this diminishes the time available for patient care and heightens stress levels among physicians. Furthermore, this situation often leads to […]
Telehealth has gained widespread acceptance among numerous medical practices and hospitals owing to its convenience, accessibility, and effectiveness in curbing the spread of infectious diseases. However, it’s important to recognize that telehealth is not exclusive to large institutions; small practices can also reap its benefits. Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, revolves around utilizing technology to […]
The effectiveness of revenue cycle management relies on a proactive approach that integrates key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarking, and frequent performance evaluations. The revenue cycle plays a crucial role in the long-term financial sustainability of healthcare practices as it impacts all areas of their operations. To enhance revenue and streamline processes, healthcare practices are adopting […]
Outsourcing medical billing services can be an effective strategy to improve the financial health of your healthcare practice. By delegating the billing and coding tasks to a specialized third-party provider, you can streamline your revenue cycle, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance your profitability. However, medical billing can be a complex and time-consuming task that requires […]
While these activities oftentimes become challenging, they should help in facilitating reimbursement. This month, we’ll dive into the next steps needed for medical practices to take after being credentialed to maximize the chances of receiving reimbursement. The next critical steps after getting credentialed are (1) to conduct eligibility checks for patient visits and (2) get […]
Completing all necessary documentation to describe the individual’s current condition, treatment needs, interventions, and medications must be done with precision. The end of a calendar year and the beginning of a new one can be a busy time for healthcare practices, and this year is shaping up to be no different. In much of the […]
Amid inflation and recession concerns, organizations are cutting back on IT spending. While healthcare tends to outperform other industries when faced with economic headwinds, healthcare practices are not entirely immune to a recession. Smaller offices with fewer resources, staff members and revenue are the most susceptible to potential difficulties. So where can healthcare providers trim […]