The good news is that Affordable Care Act (ACA) has expanded health insurance to millions of Americans. The bad news is that medical practices are struggling with newly-insured patients, many of whom have very low insurance literacy. The practices report … Read More
Healthcare IT is undergoing a revolution. Electronic Health Records, ICD-10, Meaningful Use incentives and the list goes on. However, patients and providers alike are expressing concerns about security. A new study shows those concerns are warranted. The study revealed that … Read More
There have been hints of a delay for some time now, but several have reported it is a definitive happening. No, this doesn’t refer to ICD-10, but ICD-11. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), site: The 11th version, ICD-11, is … Read More
The transition to ICD-10 is one of the largest technical implementations the health care industry has seen in decades. With the October 1 deadline approaching, many physicians are struggling to ensure their office is in compliance. The American Medical Association … Read More
Medical billing and coding errors can cost physicians and their practice thousands of dollars each year. But there are a few simple tips to reduce and even eliminate billing and coding problems. 1. Review billing and coding processes and see … Read More
In a new proposal, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is looking to gain better control of certain staffing and emergency room overhead costs known as facility fees. Currently hospitals operate under a controversial policy that gives them … Read More
You and some colleagues have decided the time is right for your group to start your own medical office. All of you have had the hospital experience, and you’ve had enough. Your group wants to provide healthcare services without all … Read More
The implementation of ICD-10 has many medical practices scrambling to learn a new code set and integrate it into their medical recordkeeping and billing processes. Increasingly, medical offices are turning to medical coding and billing software to help smooth the transition from … Read More
The World Health Organization’s International Classification of Disease tenth revision (ICD-10) was rolled out back in 1992. It has been used in the United States to report mortality only, but its mandated use is around the corner and the compliance … Read More
Physicians Foundation named eroding physician autonomy as one of the top five issues to impact physicians and patients in 2013. Many independent practices are facing multiple pressures including decreasing reimbursements, increasingly complex regulations and burdensome medical billing codes. One of … Read More