Key Takeaways: Significant Updates: The 2025 ICD-10 code changes will introduce new codes and revise the diagnosis code set, impacting various medical fields. Greater Specificity: The updates aim to provide greater specificity in diagnosis and treatment, enhancing health information
Read moreIn a significant development for healthcare consumers, the No Surprises Act (NSA) has been implemented to address one of the most frustrating aspects of medical care -- surprise billing. This landmark legislation aims to protect patients from unexpected and
Read moreHealthcare professionals across the United States are facing a new level of uncertainty due to the global pandemic, with one of their most daunting challenges being lower than usual reimbursements from Medicare. This decline in payment has caused financial
Read moreIf you've ever experienced the headache of trying to get a prior authorization approved, you're certainly not alone! Unfortunately, prior authorizations have become somewhat of an industry standard for medical practices and their patients. But navigating the process
Read moreWhen taking into consideration patient needs and preferences for more flexible consultations that are delivered in a safe environment, telemedicine answers the call. Convenience is a driving force when choosing a provider making telemedicine an increasingly attractive offering to
Read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way outpatient care is delivered to patients. What has not changed is the importance of preventative care and seeing a doctor when symptoms arise. Primary care physicians saw a drop of about
Read moreWhile the idea of telemedicine has been around for decades, its usage has been slow to expand, partly due to strict HIPAA regulations and patient awareness surrounding virtual visits. With the onset of the Covid-19 health emergency, the percentage
Read moreWe’re cruising along in our series about the common challenges in revenue cycle management (RCM). So far, we’ve covered the challenges present in the billing and collections process as well as the effect of undertrained staff. Today, we’ll look
Read moreRevenue Cycle Management (RCM) is the financial process that facilities use to manage the administrative and clinical functions associated with claims processing, payment, and revenue generation. It begins when the patient makes the appointment to seek medical services and
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