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The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

Billing often becomes one of the biggest administrative burdens for solo and small behavioral health practices. Reliable billing support can help reduce that administrative workload, stabilize cash flow, and let providers devote their energy to what matters most: patient care.

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Cyberattack Forces North Carolina Radiology Practice to Close for More Than a Month

The HIPAA Journal

Work is ongoing to restore its computer systems and while progress has been made, its scheduling system has yet to be restored and patients are unable to schedule mammography or ultrasound services. The recorded message on its voicemail system states that the practice will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

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Azura Vascular Care Agrees to $3.15 Million Data Breach Settlement

The HIPAA Journal

On October 9, 2023, Azura Vascular Care identified suspicious network activity, with the forensic investigation confirming that hackers had access to its network between September 27, 2023, and October 9, 2023, during which time they potentially stole the protected health information of patients.

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Revenue Cycle Staffing Challenges: Tackling Staff Shortages and Burnout

Relias

A separate 2023 hospital poll indicated that 100% of executives agreed that staffing shortages have negatively impacted RCM rates. Focus areas for training should include: Annual coding and billing guideline updates Denial prevention strategies Regulatory changes (e.g.,

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5 strategies for mental health providers to enhance reimbursements 

Health Prime

According to The State of Mental Health in America 2023 , 21% of adults are currently experiencing a mental illness, which equates to over 50 million Americans. A 2023 IGNUX report states that hospital coding mistakes make up 63% of medical billing errors. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

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6 Best Practices for Efficient Medical Billing in Gastroenterology 

Health Prime

Medical billing plays a crucial role in the success of any healthcare practice, and gastroenterology is no exception. Gastroenterologists face unique challenges with medical billing due to the complex nature of their specialty. According to a recent Precedence Research report , the gastroenterology market size 2023 is USD 54.56

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Choosing the Right Medical Billing Software: A Comprehensive Guide 

CollaborateMD

These days, billing can be complex. It makes billing simpler and more accurate. The medical billing market is growing fast. This growth shows just how vital medical billing is becoming. This growth shows just how vital medical billing is becoming. Medical billing software comes with many helpful features.

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