Medical Economics

JULY 29, 2025

target synthetic opioid 7-OH aiming to avert the next national addiction crisis Author(s): Richard Payerchin Fact checked by: Todd Shryock Key Takeaways Federal regulators aim to classify synthetic 7-OH as a Schedule 1 controlled substance due to its opioid nature and addiction risks. An exact schedule for that process was unclear.

Scheduling

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

reported burnout in 2021), the rate remains concerningly high. For example, AI can handle administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments and calling patients to prepare them for upcoming procedures. By putting AI to work, healthcare providers can focus on what drew them into medicine: patient care.

Follow-Up

Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

According to a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Stat Poll , 69% of healthcare leaders reported their organization’s denials increased in 2021. Limited focus on patient care Balancing medical billing along with patient care responsibilities can overwhelm providers. At Health Prime, we can help!

Billing

Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2021

Two studies published in May 2021 illustrate the value and importance of telehealth to patients in 2020, and a disconnect among many C-level executives working in hospitals, academic medical centers, and other care provider organizations. Power 2021 U.S. Together, the two reports from J.D. Power has conducted the U.S.

Patient Satisfaction

Accepted Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Clearly, the takeaway from this study is that more medical students who were accepted for 2021 admission took gap years than those who did not, and most gap years were brief – one or two years. As I noted earlier in this post, in 2021, most accepted med school students reported having taken one or more gap years.

Admissions

Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Inclusion: Giving employees and patients a voice to help provide and receive high-quality care and encouraging the presence of a diverse healthcare staff in the treatment experience of patients. Additional courses can also be included and scheduled for follow-up training as needed. Measure success.

Follow-Up

Relias

JANUARY 9, 2024

They are also required to complete compliance training and pursue continuous learning and professional development to stay updated and deliver high-quality care. Clearly, fitting all of this into their busy work schedules is a challenge. According to a 2021 Pew research study, 95% of U.S. What is microlearning?

Acute Care

Relias

JANUARY 11, 2023

But momentum will continue, since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in 2021 that it plans to transition fully to value-based reimbursement by 2030. Why the change to value-based care? Some of the differences between fee-for-service and value-based care models are: Fee-for-service…. Value-based care….

Patient Satisfaction

ACI Medical & Dental School

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Flexibility: Programs at technical schools may offer more flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend classes, which can be advantageous for students who need to work while attending school.

Certification

Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Having patient records and important data on their mobile device empowers them to offer timely and accurate care, regardless of location. Increased Efficiency and Productivity Mobile EHR apps streamline routine tasks such as patient scheduling, charting, prescription writing, and billing.

Medical History

MedCerts

MARCH 29, 2024

Administered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) , it's designed to assess the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for success in your career, such as patient care, dental procedures, infection control and dental law and ethics. What are the prerequisites to register for the RDA exam? Must also be CPR certified.

Certification

Coronis Health

JANUARY 16, 2024

The good news is that, as the tables below indicate, the Medicare surgical population has not increased over the past five years, although this may be partially explained by the impact of the pandemic in 2021 and 2022. The tables below indicate changes in the acuity of Medicare patient care over the five-year period.

Outpatient Care

Relias

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The increased pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic has presented never-before-seen growth opportunities for home health agencies and their workforce, as Bill Dombi, President of the National Association of Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), noted in a December 2021 webinar titled The State of Home Health. Flexible schedules.

Hospice

Arkenea

MARCH 14, 2025

In 2021, the number of healthcare apps on Google Play Store stands at 53,054. Appointment scheduling feature Appointment scheduling is one of the basic features and functionalities in a healthcare app that patients expect. The process has been streamlined, and patient care has increased.

EHR / EMR

Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Conclusion We hope this article offered some insights about the evolving landscape of new mental health medications and the importance of staying informed for providing optimal patient care. As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance.

Medication

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

In the long run, we need a good understanding of exactly what conditions and risk factors and other aspects are affecting hospitalizations and patient care outcomes,” explained Bowman. Otherwise, patients might not appear as sick as they really are,” said Bowman. Is your organization’s coding as complete as it could be?

Documentation

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

In the long run, we need a good understanding of exactly what conditions and risk factors and other aspects are affecting hospitalizations and patient care outcomes,” explained Bowman. Otherwise, patients might not appear as sick as they really are,” said Bowman. Is your organization’s coding as complete as it could be?

Documentation

Relias

AUGUST 4, 2023

Overcoming staff shortages while still providing quality patient care has challenged many healthcare organizations. The best solutions match nurses with the care specialty they are best suited for and can even determine growth and leadership potential. To confront this, leaders are avidly seeking nurse engagement strategies.

Teamwork

DropStat

MARCH 14, 2024

By 2021, sepsis-associated inpatient deaths decreased from 29.7% How to measure a health system’s progress in becoming an HRO A high reliability healthcare organization measures levels of quality and patient safety in healthcare systems and processes over a period of time. Staff note risks and attempt to prevent harm.

Patient Safety

Health Populi

MAY 31, 2022

Earlier this year, McKinsey addressed how “Care at Home” ecosystems can reshape the way health systems — and people — envision patient care. This quote comes from the McKinsey analysis.

Hospital

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Patient portal development ensures epidemiologic safety, and patient care, and reduces human errors. It also streamlines workflow and makes healthcare accessible for patients. Patient portal development is one such shift that has heralded a novel era of patient engagement in the healthcare industry.

HIPAA

Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Between 2020 and 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 55% increase in travel nursing (from 43,160 to 66,790 RNs), representing 2.34% of the RN profession. Nurses understand that when patient census decreases, there is less need for RNs, so their unit assignment or work schedule may change. There are currently 4.4

Unit Organization and Environment

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

OCTOBER 13, 2023

I changed to a job that allows me to set my own schedule as long as I work 4 days a week.” “I I simplified my life — stopped doing ALL administration, solely do patient care and a little teaching, plus spend as much time as possible at my remote ‘hobby farm.’” From 2020 to 2021, the mean score decreased by 17.6%.

Follow-Up

Minority Nurse

JULY 20, 2023

And those who answer the call become the backbone of a high-functioning, compassionate health care system. Their expertise, patient care delivery, and commitment to the profession contribute a distinct perspective on how health care should be managed and delivered. Do you care about mental health access?

Unit Organization and Environment

Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

Regular compliance audits help organizations provide the most efficient, effective patient care. As a result, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) public rule on price transparency requirements for hospitals came into effect on January 1, 2021. But they can also be a source of stress and frustration.

Hospital

The HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most of the proposed HIPAA changes are relatively minor tweaks to strengthen patient access to their PHI, facilitate data sharing, and ease the administrative burden on HIPAA-covered entities. HIPAA-covered entities will be required to post estimated fee schedules on their websites for PHI access and disclosures.

HIPAA

Valant

APRIL 8, 2025

Here’s how to get started: Schedule a personalized demo Review your biggest billing challenges with a Valant representative Explore how Claim Assist could revolutionize your practice’s financial operations Valant’s Claim Assist isn’t just a solution it’s a strategic advantage.

Billing

Valant

JANUARY 23, 2025

Woodstream Wellness, an Ohio-based mental health practice, opened in 2021 with a commitment to patient care and a vision for growth. Today, they have 53 providers across three locations, serving over 8,000 patients. This empowered providers and ensured consistent care across the practice.

Patient Records

Medical Economics

JULY 14, 2025

The operation reportedly took place between May 2021 and September 2022. Attorney’s Office in Utah, Moore and three others — including his neighbor, office manager Sandra Flores, and two associates — conspired to defraud the U.S. Investigators said Moore’s team administered no real vaccine doses and issued cards marked as if they had.

Medication