The most effective way to lift the dark veil that is impeding physician-to-physician communication is to resurrect the physician letter…. Continue reading Article by: Dr. Melissa Walton-Shirley: Medscape: November 02, 2015
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Many ACA Plans Lack Specialty Care
Data from a new study shows that nearly 15% of ACA insurance plans lack in-network physicians for at least one specialty… Read Medscape Report Article By: Medscape Medical News: October 30, 2015
Cyber Security In Healthcare: What Do You Need to Know?
Patient health records contain a plethora of private information, including social security number, address, billing information, and other sensitive information, all in one file. Now more than ever, electronic health records are being utilized to ease the flow of patient information between other healthcare providers. Because of the nature of this information, it is critical that electronic health records are secure from the threat of cyber criminals. With this information, criminals can steal the identity of your patients and leave your organization in ruin. In fact, recent health information hacks cost a large healthcare organization nearly $100 million. In the…
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Revenue Cycle Management, RCM: What Can It Do For You
In the healthcare world, proper and efficient revenue cycle management can provide your organization with the best workflow and processes to increase payments. It is crucial to the financial health of your business to manage your office’s claims process, payment, and revenue generation. By incorporating Revenue Cycle Management, or RCM, your healthcare organization can keep tabs on the claims process to ensure that you are not losing money or writing off bad debt. Patient billing can be a hassle for any office. Trying to coordinate patient eligibility, co-payment collection, medical coding, claims management, bill collection, and denied claims can be…
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House of Delegates passed a bipartisan budget to cutting Medicare funds
The House passed a bipartisan budget deal Wednesday that would cut Medicare funds and avoid a looming spike in premiums for about 30% of Medicare Part B beneficiaries… Read More Article By: Modern Healthcare: October 28, 2015
THE WORST HEALTHCARE PREDICTIONS IN THE LAST TWO DECADES
In the past 20 years, the world of medicine has seen some pretty amazing advances. It’s also been the source of a few bad predictions… See Medscape’s Article Published in: Medscape “Week in Review”: October 20, 2015
In the News: $80 Billion Budget Deal Being Negotiated on “The Hill”
Providers and policy experts say that while doctors and hospitals are facing some cuts in the proposed two-year $80 billion budget deal being negotiated on the Hill, the industry largely dodged a bullet…. Click here to read article Published by: Modern Healthcare: October 27, 2015
REFUNDS – HOW TO DETECT AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM
Williams Mullen (a legal firm with a health-care subspecialty) breaks down the actual rule explaining the questions surrounding refunds, when they are detected and how to handle. Stiffer mandates require a more in-depth understanding. Author: Ruth Levy & Patrick C. Devine, Jr. : The Definition of Identify: 60-Day Rule
LIKE WE’VE SAID… WHEN THE HOSPITAL IS BOSS, IS WHERE THE DOCTOR’S PATIENTS GO…
Kaiser Health now reporting on what is considered the obvious to the privately-owned medical groups. And now at least some admitting to a decline in patient care as a result. Don’t let the patients go. When the Hospital is Boss: Medscape Week in Review: 9-11-15
300,000 STOPPED PAYING FOR EXCHANGE PLANS IN SECOND QUARTER
Daily Finance – Modern Healthcare: Reporting 300,000 stopped paying for exchange plans in 2nd Quarter. So how exactly is the ACA (Affordable Care Act) working out for the taxpayer OR the subscriber?… ACA 2nd Quarter Stats