Coding and Documentation

Survey data show that delays, denials and added steps tied to prior authorization are worsening patient outcomes and creating frustration — but AI may help streamline the process.

Pledge to streamline the process comes amid growing public and government pressure, but the previous industry promises in 2018 accomplished little.

Female primary care physicians spend more time on portal messages and documentation — and report higher levels of burnout and patient hostility — than their male counterparts.

Leveraging intelligent automation to streamline workflows, reduce errors and elevate patient outcomes.

HHS has made changes, but lawmakers want prior auth procedures codified in law.

Test your coding knowledge with this engaging quiz on CPT, ICD-10, and E/M guidelines, featuring real-world scenarios and compliance standards.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network holds policy summit on collaboration in oncology, primary care.

Technology offers hope to physicians dragged down by prior authorizations, but there is no perfect solution.

The first Practice Academy event of 2025 featured educational sessions on practice leadership, medical malpractice and audit-proof coding.

The secrets of evaluation and management coding success.

Hidden costs are draining your practice. Here’s where they are — and how to take control.

Prior authorizations are a major pain point for physicians, but technology may be able to help.

Prior authorizations are a major pain point for physicians, but technology may be able to help.

Prior authorizations are a major pain point for physicians, but technology may be able to help.

Prior authorizations are a major pain point for physicians, but technology may be able to help.

Prior authorizations are a major pain point for physicians, but technology may be able to help.

Consolidation can create benefits, along with organizational gaps. Here’s how a strategic plan can help.

Study finds discrepancy between patients and doctors on emergency visit urgency

A more human way of thinking can overcome legitimate concerns that doctors have about artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence platform can be used in ambulatory care practices.

Industry analyst outlines how Medicare made a noteworthy inclusion in its 2025 rule.

Balancing automation and accuracy in the quest to reduce provider documentation burden

Report found that payers continue to deny claims at an alarming rate

Automation can play a large role in your coding strategy.

Expect patient care to suffer when physicians face a 2.8% decrease in reimbursement in 2025, even as regulators acknowledge practice costs are going up.

Industry analyst outlines care management programs for physicians.

Doctors, if you work with a rural hospital, here is a gameplan to embrace change or risk becoming unsustainable.

A clear explanation of benefits can help both the patient and the provider.

Industry analyst outlines care management programs for physicians.

American College of Physicians publishes position paper on best practices for integrating artificial intelligence into health care.