Every day was met with new challenges, new policies, or denial of payment.
The physician field remains largely male despite equality in medical school numbers
Before physicians buy a revenue cycle management system they should do more than listen to a vendor’s sales pitch.
The COVID crisis has created uncertainty around malpractice coverage. Here are the answers to six common questions.
Physicians are some of the hardest working individuals in the country. Years of rigorous training culminate in long hours at the practice. Even physicians can overlook the importance of protecting their ability to earn a living. When something as trivial as a sprained wrist can prevent a doctor from completing their daily tasks, disability insurance becomes a real consideration.
Every device with a wireless internet connection can potentially be broken into, and studies show that 1 in 4 people has been hacked. Over the past few years, white hat hackers have breached a variety of medical devices, proving that a skilled hacker could gain access to medical equipment and wreak havoc from a remote location.
The market for telemedicine is big and growing, yet despite the growth in telemedicine, many physicians resist it.
Regardless of size or area of specialization, every healthcare practice today needs a medical practice management (PM) solution that delivers optimal results. The technology serves as the very lifeblood of the organization, facilitating interactions and transactions between patients and information. A next-generation solution helps ensure that all facets of the practice run like a well-oiled machine - streamlining workflow, improving information access, enhancing patient healthcare quality and driving better financial outcomes. Without the right solution, it becomes virtually impossible to run a modern-day practice in an efficient and effective manner, let alone maximize revenue and profitability in what may be a highly competitive environment that, increasingly, is also beset by regulatory controls.
There are more than 50 policies that medical practices may have to implement to comply with the Health Insurance Portabilityand Accountability Act (HIPAA), so it’s no wonder meeting these requirements may appear overwhelming, especially for smaller practices with limited time and resources.
The market for telemedicine is big and growing, yet despite the growth in telemedicine, many physicians resist it.
There are over 600 accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the United States-and half of them are physician-led.
Nearly 40% of doctors in the U.S. are aged 50 or older, and one in four are 65 or older, according to the American Medical Association. For these baby boomers, retirement is a fast-approaching reality. As they ponder their next life phase, doctors who own private practices face several challenges unique to the profession.
Now that we’ve seen what’s in the Republican’s senate healthcare bill, it’s unlikely health insurers will reverse their business-driven decisions.
When it comes to nutrition, Americans in droves are ignoring the advice to eat more fruits and vegetables. Instead, we’re eating donuts. Lots of donuts.
The telehealth boom begs the question: Will the expansion of hospital-based services wind up pulling patients-and revenue-away from primary care practices?
In May of this year, President Obama and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released the long-awaited Final Rule revising the minimum salary requirement for an employee to qualify for the overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). All changes under the rule will take effect on December 1, 2016.
How cultural competence helps physicians improve outcomes and achieve value-based financial incentives
Some experts think physicians rely too much on personal connections and reputations when admitting patients
Managing the family finances is important for a family of two high-income (and highly taxed) earners.
It stands to reason that the best way to deal with unaffordable healthcare isn’t to take a second mortgage out on the house, but to make healthcare more affordable.
The goal of transitional care management (TCM) codes is to achieve increased involvement of primary care physicians (PCPs) in order to improve patient care and reduce mistakes in care coordination that can lead to readmission.
Even a doubling of median total compensation was not enough to keep up with record inflation rates
An American solution focusing on individuality and conserving resources can save the Medicare program.
Staying the course is the best option
In today’s world, “internet” and “privacy” feel like opposites that do not belong in the same sentence.
Time is money, and nowhere is this truer than in the world of healthcare.
During a typical office visit, physicians may provide evaluation and management (E/M) services, minor procedures and more. The question is: Can they bill for each one separately?