The U.S. healthcare industry, marked by its global leadership in spending, faces mounting pressures due to evolving care models, supply chain disruptions, regulations, labor shortages, and rising costs. To navigate these challenges, healthcare leaders are prioritizing quality care delivery while also optimizing administrative operations, including revenue cycle management (RCM). Outsourcing RCM has become a key […]
The financial impact of VBC is profound, necessitating adjustments in how providers approach and manage their financial operations to align with this new model of care. The healthcare industry is shifting towards value-based care (VBC), a model that prioritizes high-quality care while aiming to lower costs. In contrast to the traditional fee-for-service model, value-based care […]
RCM and Value-Based Care Challenges and Opportunities: Healthcare is a dynamic field constantly evolving to improve patient and staff experiences. As the industry transforms, it’s crucial to understand both the potential benefits and drawbacks of these changes. One area experiencing significant evolution is Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). The shift towards value-based care models is a […]
Medical billing is at the forefront of a transformational industry in healthcare. Medical billing trends 2024 promise to make this a pivotal year for medical billing due to rapid technological advancements, regulatory changes, and evolving patient expectations. Providing insights that can help healthcare providers, billing professionals, and administrators navigate these changes effectively, this newsletter explores […]
Generative AI is revolutionizing healthcare: Recent breakthroughs have seen these models excel in medical exams, complex diagnoses, and even pandemic response strategies. Advanced language models like GPT-4, Google’s Bard, and specialized healthcare models are now capable of handling intricate tasks that can dramatically improve clinical decision-making and administrative efficiency. The immense potential of Generative AI […]
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for alternative healthcare delivery methods. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) emerged as a valuable complement to telehealth, allowing doctors to remotely monitor patients’ health data in real-time. How Remote patient monitoring Works RPM utilizes various devices to track vital signs like blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar. It can […]
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 […]
The US health care system, one of the best in the world, with qualified doctors trained in world medical schools, faces a major flaw: reduce medical errors, which cause about 1 in 1 10 Americans died and cost the country $20 billion age. Almost 2 out of 3 of these errors are based on poor […]
Medical coding is a dynamic field, driven as much by technological advancements as by healthcare practices and regulatory changes. As we are moving into 2024, we can see that several important trends are shaping the future of this important field. Future of Medical Coding 2024: 1. Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) […]
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 […]