2022-01-19 12:11
Physician reimbursement rates continue to fall, while what little reimbursement they do receive is tied heavily to patient satisfaction scores. While this might once have been a problem that… Read More
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2022-01-14 12:00
Launching your own practice can be one of the most exhilarating experiences in the professional journey of a provider. In addition to having a sound understanding of how practices operate, i… Read More
2022-01-13 11:45
While an intuitive interface, sleek design, and user-friendliness are all great features in an EHR, however, what really makes the best solutions stand out among others is the quality of the… Read More
2022-01-03 15:20
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the face of healthcare globally, bringing into focus the need for significant healthcare reforms that will eventually promote universal… Read More
2021-11-18 16:32
The healthcare industry is at risk Organisations are becoming increasingly susceptible to online attacks – threatening day-to-day work and compromising confidential patient data. Long… Read More
2021-11-17 13:38
One prominent aspect that healthcare consumerism has greatly influenced is patient empowerment. Thanks to digital tools and platforms, patients can near-instantaneously cross-compare product… Read More
2021-11-16 11:10
The meteoric upsurge in adoption of telemedicine due to the pandemic, and an increasing demand for patient convenience, has rendered telemedicine a useful and necessary adjunct for practicin… Read More
2021-11-10 11:54
Despite minting large sums gleaned from tuition fees and massive student loans, medical schools continue to be ineffective in teaching aspiring physicians elaborate strategies required to ac… Read More
2021-11-08 11:29
While it may not be something that happens all the time, it is still prudent for practices to be prepared for situations where they encounter an out-of-network patient. Preferably intake pro… Read More
2021-11-05 15:09
The most fundamental mistake practices could perpetrate, potentially denting customer approval and eventually, the cachet of the practice itself, is treating the entirety of the process of t… Read More
2021-11-04 15:28
The pandemic may be over, but its impact will last for years to come. It has revolutionized the way we work, the way we celebrate, the way we socialize, and the way we complete our day… Read More
2021-11-03 13:39
Healthcare compliance training, as the name suggests, involves training employees to be able to comply to a set of regulations and responsibilities, in the field of healthcare, as well… Read More
2021-11-01 15:45
The healthcare market is more competitive than ever. Independent practices face strong competition from other practices, as well as hospitals and other larger healthcare systems, making stan… Read More
2021-10-29 11:35
Digital marketing is, by far, the most effective method healthcare organizations can adopt to promote their businesses. As consumer reliance on technological resources has increased excessiv… Read More
Risk Stratification; Combining Objective And Subjective Insights For Risk-Stratified Care Management
2021-10-27 13:24
Practices that employ a “one size fits all’ model, where same level of care is provided to every patient, risk being clinically ineffective and unprofitable because of needless r… Read More
2021-10-27 12:00
Digital technology has upended what it traditionally meant to carry out practice activities, primarily, by transcending the need for physicians and patients to be geographically proximal. Wi… Read More
2021-10-25 17:32
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is an important process for running a thriving practice. The financial, and ultimately administrative, the success of any practice is a function of how well de… Read More
2021-10-04 10:43
Cost per Patient Acquisition (CPA) is a strategic metric healthcare organizations use to gauge the total average resources spent to acquire a new patient. It is essentially performed to impr… Read More
2021-09-07 12:00
Physicians and practice managers are always on the lookout for ways to increase revenue. One of the ways practices miss out on revenue is by not always billing for services that have been pr… Read More
2021-09-02 12:00
Efficient management of healthcare facilities has always been a high priority for all healthcare professionals, and rightly so. The recent explosion of telehealth visits, however, has made i… Read More
2021-08-26 11:06
Using a boilerplate letter can help practices cut down on the cost per letter from as high as $15, to as low as $1. It increases efficiency and keeps the referring doctor at the center of th… Read More
2021-08-12 10:46
While extreme damages are rare, healthcare malpractice is a serious threat to any practice, one that should be avoided at all costs. Malpractice, fraud, and negligence are all mistakes that… Read More
2021-08-05 14:26
Both the government and private insurers are becoming increasingly stringent when it comes to medical billing practices, with audits revealing cases of both fraud and abuse. While providers… Read More
2021-06-15 10:42
There’s nothing more frustrating than rendering service and not being paid. Here are a few tips to help you properly conduct and document telehealth services. Telehealth is the new nor… Read More
2021-06-03 17:56
The increased adoption of virtual care technologies is accelerating value-based care. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a sense of urgency around numerous healthcare-related issues an… Read More
2021-04-27 16:37
Slow and steady telemedicine has evolved as the ultimate tool for empowering providers to see and treat patients remotely. Telemedicine is the new face of healthcare. It has gained significa… Read More
2021-04-14 14:29
Bank valuable lessons from the coronavirus pandemic to navigate such turbulent times. Even though the coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for healthcare providers, it h… Read More
2021-03-31 16:02
Regulations and technology need to align to advance the goal of enhanced patient outcomes necessarily. The healthcare industry has always been slow in adopting technologies as compared to ot… Read More
2021-03-17 18:31
Modern solutions that can be customized according to the needs of each organization can promise business continuity during the pandemic. Recruiting and retaining IT talent is a daunting chal… Read More
2021-03-05 16:41
Virtual care is the new face of healthcare. Here are five reasons why you must integrate telemedicine at your practice. The healthcare industry is evolving at a rapid pace as practitioners e… Read More
2021-02-26 14:57
Are you preparing to deploy telemedicine at your medical practice? Are you bombarded with several mind-boggling questions about its viability for your organization? Here are five common ques… Read More
2021-02-21 16:00
EHR enables physicians to establish effective connections with the patients, while also easing their burden of data entry. With the increased digitization of literally every aspect of the me… Read More
2021-02-18 17:20
Telemedicine is essentially digitally-enabled healthcare, facilitated by telephone, video, and other telecommunications technologies. Although being around for decades, it only received due… Read More
2021-02-05 16:37
Although concierge medicine is more affordable, it is still not as widespread as DPC. Healthcare is delivered through several different models. There is a traditional model under which the p… Read More
2021-01-22 16:55
The real opportunity lies in embedding telehealth as the new normal in the healthcare industry. Telemedicine has helped strengthen the healthcare system and expand access to care at a crucia… Read More
2021-01-12 11:44
Telemedicine is an overarching technology, which goes beyond benefitting primary care doctors alone to serve several benefits for specialty practices. Telemedicine is gaining increasing popu… Read More
2021-01-08 14:05
As connected care becomes more ubiquitous, cybersecurity becomes an increasingly formidable concern of the healthcare industry. With the growing use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), valu… Read More
2021-01-07 18:28
To successfully unlock the power of digital charts, your EHR implementation journey must be smooth and hassle-free. We have come to realize the importance of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)… Read More
2021-01-04 13:46
Not happy with your existing EHR? Looking for a replacement solution? Here is all you need to know about the strategic maneuver of EHR replacements. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are evol… Read More
2020-12-28 12:47
Six months into the pandemic, we have realized the true potential of digital health technologies, especially telemedicine. The COVID-19 pandemic has inevitably pushed telemedicine to evolve… Read More
2020-12-21 15:53
There are plenty of digital health technologies that can help transform your medical practice. Here’s why you should embrace them wholeheartedly. The patient role in healthcare setting… Read More
2020-12-16 14:44
The healthcare industry is data-intensive. It generates enormous volumes of data relevant to numerous contexts, such as patient information stored on EHR, metrics for quality measurement, pe… Read More
2020-12-15 14:54
CMS is confident that RPM is accompanied by substantial growth and quality opportunities. Healthcare systems have undergone a rapid transformation with the advent of digital technologies in… Read More
2020-12-11 17:22
Small and independent practices are struggling hard to maintain survival, despite offering better, cost-effective, and personalized care to the patients. Small Independent Practices (SIPs) a… Read More
2020-12-07 17:19
Conflict is a frequent workplace phenomenon, and healthcare is no exception. Conflict is a frequent workplace phenomenon, and healthcare is no exception. The negative repercussions that it r… Read More
2020-11-30 16:44
Medical billing is not a straightforward process. But knowing most of the common mistakes can help you take appropriate steps to avoid them. Medical billing is not a straightforward process… Read More
2020-11-25 14:57
An optimal EHR will ease off your burdens and reduce frustrations rather than aggravating them. The healthcare industry has experienced several real clinical and financial benefits accruing… Read More
2020-11-19 13:48
Data breaches are occurring in the healthcare sector at an alarming rate. Ranging from cyberattacks on the IoT devices to failure to update the latest technologies, the healthcare sector has… Read More
2020-11-16 18:09
The COVID-19 pandemic is posing unprecedented challenges for physician practices, especially in terms of financial stability. The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has unveiled innumerable in… Read More
2020-11-16 17:57
With the rapid digitization of the healthcare industry, new channels of care delivery are evolving, while new communication channels are also emerging. While tech-savvy patients use various… Read More
2020-11-13 15:56
An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is essentially a digital version of the patient’s paper charts. These are electronic, patient-centered records captured in real-time and make informat… Read More
2020-11-06 17:10
When in-person care is suspended, staying connected with the patients during such challenging times requires providers to adopt new ways of communication. As we dwell in times of uncertainty… Read More
2020-11-03 19:07
U.S. District Court Rejects AHA’s Claim to Halt Implementation of the Price Transparency Rule. The Trump administration had imposed a Price Transparency Rule that forced the hospitals… Read More
2020-11-03 19:04
Patient privacy and confidentiality remain a daunting concern when it comes to EHRs. Since they store and handle a plethora of sensitive patient information, you must choose EHRs with inform… Read More
2020-11-03 18:12
As the healthcare industry undergoes significant changes in lieu of technological advancements and rapidly changing patient requirements, the physician-patient relationship is also experienc… Read More
2020-10-26 19:03
A quality mental health EHR can make all the difference for your mental health practice, regardless of your size and scale. Gone are the days when the mental and behavioral health industry w… Read More
2020-10-26 18:49
Substance abuse is a stark reality of the American healthcare landscape. Telemedicine is a plausible solution to address the opioid crisis. Substance abuse is a stark reality of the American… Read More
2020-10-26 18:40
It is high time to leverage the problem-solving skills of physicians for developing physician-friendly technology solutions. Have you ever interviewed a physician and asked him what drove hi… Read More
2020-10-23 18:46
To meet the demands for physicians, many health systems and hospitals are rapidly expanding their portfolio to include more APPs, making them one of the fastest-growing healthcare workforce… Read More
2020-10-20 14:23
Are you planning to implement a telemedicine solution at your medical practice? Here are all the essential things that you need to have in place to make the implementation a success: Medical… Read More
2020-10-20 14:14
Here is how you can reduce the burden of the time-consuming and cumbersome process of prior authorizations. Prior authorization is one of the principal ways that healthcare professionals see… Read More
2020-10-20 13:54
Telemedicine offers a channel for delivering quality care that can bridge the gap and provide care across the entire continuum. As we are moving deeper into a digitized world, we come across… Read More
2020-10-16 18:41
Health systems can improve physician engagement through data and evidence. Here are our key recommendations. An increasing number of physicians today prefer hospital employment over private… Read More
2020-10-15 16:53
Final-year residents being picky about their career start primarily because they are high in demand. Final-year residents are extremely high in demand in the U.S., fundamentally because they… Read More
2020-10-15 16:41
The CARES Act is playing its due role in expanding telehealth across the U.S. Signed on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is formidable legis… Read More
2020-10-14 11:43
Are you a small practice facing trouble while recruiting top talent? Here are a few effective tips? Given their limited scale of operations, small and independent practices tend to face seri… Read More
2020-10-13 18:32
CMS has proposed to make telehealth concessions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic permanent. Telehealth experienced the real push for adoption and implementation in 2019 when CMS appr… Read More
2020-10-13 14:41
EHR within a primary care setting is not a standalone system. Instead, it is a complete ecosystem with several integrations that allow delivering holistic care. The adoption of EHRs in prima… Read More
2020-10-12 19:24
HHS has introduced five new primary care payment models, referred to as CMS Primary Cares Initiatives, to deliver better quality primary healthcare. CMS Primary Cares Initiatives is HHS&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-10-12 11:57
Is telehealth worth the investment? That’s the million-dollar question intriguing global healthcare organizations today. Is telehealth worth the investment? That’s the million-do… Read More
2020-10-09 18:08
The healthcare industry has transformed manifold in recent years. Thanks to digital technologies, all aspects of the medical field have improved and enhanced. Patient information can now be… Read More
2020-10-08 19:16
Physicians are missing their autonomy and independence, and are increasingly looking for alternative paths to full-time employment. Today’s healthcare work environment is extremely fas… Read More
2020-10-08 19:12
Medical practices can be lucratively profitable businesses. But they are often subject to irregular financial flows, which may put their survival at risk. In such a situation, medical practi… Read More
2020-10-07 19:04
Telehealth has become the game-changer in recent times and there are numerous coding options available when it comes to reporting telehealth visits. Gone are the days when traditional face-t… Read More
2020-10-07 17:56
Optimize your practice’s workflows with EHR integration, comprehensive patient portals, and Artificial Intelligence. Given the distinct nature of every medical practice, their systems… Read More
2020-10-06 15:32
Low staff productivity can cost you a fortune, but proactive planning and smart strategic initiatives can promise you a smooth sail. Thanks to the digital revolution in the healthcare indust… Read More
2020-10-05 18:27
With the right communication and education tools and leveraging efficient technologies care team members can help patients overcome barriers obstructing medication adherence. No drugs can wo… Read More
2020-10-05 17:53
COVID-19 has induced a hike in telemedicine adoption, and its application to primary care is expected to last forever. The healthcare providers in the U.S. have been investing paramount effo… Read More
2020-10-05 16:31
Provider exclusion is a disaster that may result in the permanent destruction of your professional career. Be vigilant of any possible reasons that may cause it. Successful payment collectio… Read More
2020-10-01 15:00
Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a magical health IT tool widely celebrated for promoting interoperability across the healthcare industry. Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a magical health… Read More
2020-10-01 13:27
Healthcare providers are increasingly harnessing the power of technology to automate their billing processes, reduce billing errors, and improve the overall productivity and profitability of… Read More
2020-10-01 11:58
Physicians embrace the healthcare profession to take care of the patients and not to focus on administrative tasks. Yet these tasks continue to dominate a significant portion of their time a… Read More
2020-10-01 06:10
Communicating with the patients during times of uncertainty can significantly alleviate patient anxieties and address their questions and concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped and rad… Read More
2020-10-01 06:10
Communicating with the patients during times of uncertainty can significantly alleviate patient anxieties and address their questions and concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped and rad… Read More
2020-09-30 13:33
There is no magic solution for eliminating no-shows. However, by showing empathy towards your patients and leveraging technology at your practice, you can considerably reduce their incidence… Read More
2020-09-30 12:20
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the healthcare industry has embraced telemedicine as the new normal. While the practices were initially only forced to implement telehealth a… Read More
2020-09-29 19:26
Physicians may want to outsource billing to a reliable third-party company to direct their resources towards more core and profitable functions. Billing is one of the most vital functions of… Read More
2020-09-28 11:30
Cold and flu can be rough on everyone, including the patients and the providers both. A smart-telehealth strategy and the right virtual care platform can help sail through the difficult time… Read More
2020-09-24 18:51
2020 is the year of telemedicine. While the COVID-19 pandemic has proved disruptive for all aspects of healthcare, telemedicine, in particular, has witnessed a boom during the global crisis… Read More
2020-09-24 11:58
According to a last-minute brief filed at the U.S. Supreme Court on June 25, it has become evident that the Trump administration plans to continue its fights to get the Affordable Care Act (… Read More
2020-09-21 15:30
Without a doubt, billing remains the most critical component of your organizational workflows. It is the backbone of a productive and profitable medical practice. However, the COVID-19 pande… Read More
2020-09-21 09:22
Patient satisfaction scores can influence several aspects of your medical practice, from reimbursements to efficiency and profitability. Practices of all sizes and specialties should devote… Read More
2020-09-18 14:32
If you want to attain more financial success, you must overcome these common reasons for claim denials. Denials generally fall under two categories: technicalities and medical. Denials resul… Read More
2020-09-16 11:29
The U.S. unemployment rate remains at historic lows, declining further during the current pandemic. According to BLS stats, the unemployment rate dropped to 11.2 percent in June 2020. Despit… Read More
2020-09-15 16:30
EHR dashboards have evolved as a necessity for the efficient functioning of medical practices. Although they are often overlooked as an essential tool for providers, EHR dashboards offer val… Read More
2020-09-14 16:21
Telemedicine is a win-win for the patients and providers alike. With a thoughtful and strategic approach, you can realize incredible benefits across the board. Telemedicine is foreseeably ev… Read More
2020-09-14 12:54
The number of myths associated with ICD-10 codes is bound to put the Egyptians to shame. Some of these common misperceptions need to be countered with facts from the experts. Myth 1: ICD-10… Read More
2020-09-11 19:02
The IoT has opened up a world of possibilities in medicine. Healthcare providers have always been skeptical about embracing new technologies. The Internet of Things (IoT) is no exception. Th… Read More
2020-09-09 18:53
EHRs have the potential to effectively and comprehensively manage the health of patients with chronic conditions by integrating well with other digital health tools. While EHRs are finding m… Read More
2020-07-29 15:12
While Electronic Health Record (EHR) has witnessed a huge boom in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has paved the path for the proliferation of telehealth facilities, through advanced da… Read More
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