Tools and support to boost the success of your practice Regardless of whether you’re a newcomer to private practice or a seasoned professional, you’re aware that the healthcare landscape is ever-changing. What was effective for your practice in the past, be it last year or last month, may not hold true today. Staying updated on […]
A recent study conducted by a leading professional services firm revealed that the anticipated expenses borne by U.S. employers for their workforce’s healthcare will see a notable uptick of 8.5%, surpassing $15,000 per employee. This surge, assuming companies do not introduce augmented employee contribution methods or alternate cost-reducing strategies, stands almost twice as high as […]
The healthcare industry is set to undergo a transformation with the emergence of various technologies and trends. From artificial intelligence, virtual reality, telehealth, to blockchain, the pace of innovation in healthcare tech is rapid and shows no signs of slowing down. In this article, we will explore some of the most promising technologies and trends […]
The healthcare industry is on the brink of transformation, as a multitude of emerging technologies and trends, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, telehealth, and blockchain, are set to revolutionize it. The pace of innovation in healthcare technology is relentless and shows no signs of decelerating. A myriad of emerging technologies and trends, such as […]
The leaders’ guide on what’s shaping the industry. Now is the time for decisive action and visionary leadership as the healthcare industry moves past the urgency of the pandemic—which forever changed care delivery and the workforce—to opportunities that will create a more patient-centric and sustainable healthcare system. That takes a watchful eye from leaders on […]
The average cost per employee is estimated at $13,800 Employers are expected to pay a lot more for employee health insurance in 2023. A study by a professional services firm estimates a 6.5% increase resulting in an average of $13,800 per employee. The 6.5% increase is double the 3% most employers saw in 2021 and […]
More than two years into the pandemic, the healthcare industry has been altered tremendously. The future of healthcare will need to be convenient and designed around a patient’s unique needs. As major retail outlets and pharmacy chains continue to disrupt traditional care delivery, the race is on to transform care, reduce costs, and improve access […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a policy change modification to the claims processing logic for Modifier 59 Distinct procedural service (and the optional patient-relationship modifiers XE, XS, XP, and XU) on February 15, 2019. These modifiers are only processed when applied to the Column 2 code in a bundled pair, per Correct Coding Initiative […]
A frequent knock on electronic health records has been that they’re just glorified billing systems that fail to provide enough clinical functionality to make a significant difference in quality of care. So it’s somewhat incongruous that a recent Black Book report on revenue cycle management (RCM) system adoption would say that 26 percent of hospitals […]
Cryptocurrency benefits medical billing services, and in turn healthcare staff and patients, in so many ways. Here’s what to know A cryptocurrency is a decentralized virtual or digital currency that’s used as a medium of exchange for using particular products/services. It is like normal currencies but it also facilitates the exchange of digital information. Counterfeiting cryptocurrency is difficult […]