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How to code global surgery modifiers 54, 55, and 56 the right way
Understand the proper use of modifiers 54, 55 and 56.
Physical exam vs. annual wellness visit: The differences explained
Can you tell the difference between an annual physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)?
How to get paid for injection administrations
Getting denied for injection administration can be common. How to make sure you get paid.
‘Agreeableness’ a factor in lawsuits against physicians
Study examines likelihood of being sued for medical negligence.
Medicare telehealth services in 2022
Has the Medicare telehealth list changed for 2022?
FDA approves COVID-19 shots for children as young as 6 months
Both Moderna and Pfizer shots have been authorized for children
2022 care management services codes to know
There are new codes physicians need to know in the care management section of the Current Procedural Terminology codebook.
What is a medical coding and billing audit?
What is the purpose of an audit and how can that help our medical practice?
AMA: Climate change is a public health crisis
Climate changes are threatening the health and well-being of all people, according to the group
Choose the best EHR and medical software for your practice
Choosing the right software, including but not limited to an EHR, is crucial for the success of your practice.
How to correctly document and bill for patient e-visits
The providers in our clinic want to start billing e-visits. Can they bill for all the communication between the provider and patient through our online portal?
How physicians can untangle the web of relationships essential for value-based care success
Transitioning from a fee-for-service billing model to value-based care that incorporates financial risk and rewards tied to the patient’s health outcome is not easy.
Benchmarking your practice
What metrics physicians should track
AMA says health insurance industry failing on prior auth reform
Survey shows little progress after four years of promises
Evaluate your marketing plan: How to tell what's working, and what's not
Is your marketing plan working for you?
Home-based primary care program saves more than $6,500 per Medicare beneficiary
CMS program demonstrates practices can provide quality home-based primary care while saving Medicare money
Why your practice needs a strategic plan
Forming a strategic plan may seem like a waste of time, but it can be beneficial to a practice.
Avoiding abbreviations boosts patient understanding of their health records
Study shows a marked improvement when medical abbreviations and acronyms are spelled out instead
Selling your medical practice? Avoid these 4 mistakes
Avoid these pitfalls when selling your medical practice.
Medical practice efficiency is possible even with a small staff
Yes, medical practices are struggling with staffing during the Great Resignation. But you can still get stuff done with a small staff.
Almost a quarter of physicians report workplace mistreatment
Most physicians report the mistreatment mostly from patients and visitors
The differences between a physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit
There are more differences than you might think.
Racism in health care increases vaccine hesitancy in minority groups
Study shows that 10% of minorities refused COVID vaccines because of past racial discrimination experiences
Hiring staff during the great resignation
Strategies practices can use to attract skilled workers to their open positions
The link between physician stress and inappropriate antibiotic prescribing
Handing out antibiotics for illnesses they weren’t meant for is adding to the distress doctors feel
Technology + People is Key to Improving Health Outcomes and Driving Practice Revenue
Healthcare solutions need to also address the much bigger problem of staffing shortages and burnout.
Physicians spend 4.5 hours a day on electronic health records
Study compiles data, finds multiple specialties affected.
6 ways to eliminate busywork in your practice
Here are the top six ways to eliminate busywork in your practice.
Getting started with Direct Care: Designing your dream practice
The first step is establishing a vision for your practice.
Workers at small firms face higher costs for family insurance coverage
New government rule aims to address some of the cost disparity