You don’t need a cadre of studies to tell you that physicians in private practice have to handle more administrative chores than ever. More notable, a recent study found that administrative duties are the top stress producer for most physicians. Data entry and reporting tasks associated with care coordination, value-based purchasing, ICD-10, and population health
It’s been 10 months after the rollout of the 10th revision of the International Classification of Disease (ICD-10), a standardized set of codes used to identify diseases and hospital procedures. After the bustle of preparing for the addition of 140,000 new codes, medical practices have had a chance to catch their breaths and reflect on
Medical billing is one of the most important aspects of running a successful practice, and if done properly, it can increase revenue and profitability. If done improperly without using best practices, however, it can cause all kinds of financial difficulties for your facility and its staff, and this can lead to lowered standards of patient
Healthcare is increasingly moving to a “consumer driven” model. The good news is that consumers are demanding the right to choose their own practitioners and financing, but the bad news is that this means consumers must also be the sole decision-makers when problems arise. Caught in the crossfire of this evolving model are medical practices
Jay Hodes, president of Colington Consulting, is a leading expert in HIPAA compliance with over 30 years of experience. We recently asked him headlines and trends related to HIPAA today and about where healthcare organization should start when assessing compliance. Here’s what he had to say: Tell us about Colington Consulting. What services do you
Health and Human Services and the ONC are encouraging healthcare providers to adopt remote medicine in response to the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency. According to speakers at last month’s American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) State Legislative Conference, doctors should push insurers to pay them fairly for the care they provide electronically, said Dr.
There’s no doubt that patient care is the top priority when managing a medical practice, but the truth is, you can’t deliver superior patient care without also protecting your practice’s bottom line. Everything from improper coding to distracted care can affect patient relationships, and in such situations, you may end up doing quite a bit
Team-based care is a hot topic in the lexicon of modern medicine. It refers to care provided by a coordinated team that can include physicians, allied health professionals (AHPs) such as nurse practitioners, and others. Team-based care is a cornerstone of healthcare delivery system reforms and integral to patient-centered medical home recognition. The premise is
Patient privacy issues pertaining to medical records have become a big topic among medical professionals since the shift to digital record keeping. The HIPAA regulations require medical practices to maintain digital patient records in lieu of hard copy records and that has some patients worried. In a study highlighted by Physician’s Money Digest, one out
Studies show that patients who feel empowered as decisionmakers in their own care feel more satisfied with that care and tend to have better outcomes. It’s also good for business: Engage patients, and they’re more likely to stay with your practice. The biggest challenge to patient engagement might not be access to health information, but
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