Tag: Primary Care Physicians

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Reducing Quality Measure Overload in Value-Based Contracts for Primary Care Physicians

With the proliferation of quality measures in value-based contracts, many primary care physicians feel overwhelmed and set up to fail. Research conducted at the healthcare system shows that these clinicians are inundated with an excessive number of quality metrics, often leading to administrative burdens and reduced patient care. One of the primary criticisms of value-based […]
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Transparent e-Visit Billing: Essential Tips for Primary Care Physicians

In an era where digital progress is transforming every facet of the economy, healthcare is no different. Breakthroughs, particularly in telehealth and e-visits, offer the potential to make healthcare more accessible than ever. While these advancements bring significant promise, they also bring about fresh challenges, particularly in the realm of billing. A growing number of […]
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E/M Payment Policy Changes Impact Physician Reimbursement

Following E/M payment policy changes, the reimbursement gap between primary care and specialty physicians decreased by just $825, falling from $40,259.80 to $39,434.70. Evaluation and management (E/M) payment policy changes implemented in 2021 resulted in higher Medicare reimbursement for most physicians but only led to a modest decrease in the payment gap between primary care […]
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Latest Guidelines for Medical Coding E/M services in 2023

A thorough understanding of the latest guidelines for coding evaluation and management services is necessary to ensure compliant claims. You’ve likely heard about the 2023 CPT® changes for reporting hospital inpatient and observation evaluation and management (E/M) services. AAPC has been preparing medical coders for these changes since they were announced and started offering education […]
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AI Improves Physician Readiness For Patients

Computerized artificial intelligence (AI) cut the time primary care physicians spent sifting through patient charts – but helped them feel better prepared for patient visits. The findings were part of a study by the American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) Innovation Lab. AAFP worked with a computer program developer to test its AI Assistant program […]
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