The Healthcare Blog

JANUARY 27, 2025

One morning, you wake up to a missed call and a voicemail from your PR leader. You follow up and learn that this wasnt just any employee. Phone records show that one night she tried calling the behavioral health appointment scheduling line, which was given to her by multiple providers as a 24/7 crisis line, at 2am.

Discharges

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. of physicians reported at least one symptom of burnout in 2023. Sign up A valid email address is required. Follow the changes here. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Follow-Up

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Clinicians and facilities need better, more consistent ways to access patient information, communicate proactively, and keep patients up to date. Follow the changes here.

Patient Care

Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 12, 2025

Here Are 10 Ways To Sleep Better By Jesse Pines Follow Author Share Save Comment Innovation Healthcare Summer Insomnia Troubles? Follow Author Jun 12, 2025, 04:50am EDT Share Save Comment Summer nights can leave you sleepless. Shift Sleep Your Schedule Gradually. Here Are 10 Ways To Sleep Better By Jesse Pines , Contributor.

Unit Organization and Environment

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve been following the general conversations and have been particularly interested in AI’s potential to improve diagnostic performance. Judging AI’s performance in December of 2023 is like looking at a college applicant’s APGAR scores. What follows is the suggested reply to the partner of a patient of mine.

Appointments

Scrubs

APRIL 26, 2023

government has offered a 5 percent pay increase for 2023/24 and one-payment of at least £1,655, but the RCN union members voted down the proposal 54 percent to 46 percent. “If that ballot is successful, it will mean further strike action right up until Christmas,” Cullen said.

Follow-Up

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Every year when American Thanksgiving weekend comes along, you’ll find folks involved in digital imaging flocking to chilly Chicago to convene at McCormick Place for the 2023 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America — RSNA for short. It is up to us to adapt and embrace it, or be left behind.

Communication

Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

According to The State of Mental Health in America 2023 , 28% of all adults with a mental illness reported that they were not able to receive the treatment they needed. Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience.

Follow-Up

Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On December 12, 2023, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Public Benefit Corporation (“MAPS PBC”) announced it has submitted a new drug application (“NDA”) to the FDA for the use of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“MDMA”) for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). Bedrosian, L., Feduccia, A.,

Scheduling

Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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.

Billing

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Howard is an important nursing leader, and we’re pleased to profile her as we celebrate Black History Month with the Black Nursing Leaders Series 2023. So I went from learning how to give a bed bath and make a hospital bed to serving as the executive director at this hospital and in a neighborhood close to where I grew up – it warms my heart.

Unit Organization and Environment

Accepted Blog

MAY 22, 2024

Historically, this group has included the following populations: American Indians and Alaska Natives; Blacks and African-Americans; Hispanics, Latinos, and individuals of Spanish origin; and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. over the previous year) and of Hispanic, Latino, and Spanish Origin matriculants (4.5%

Admissions

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While the plan of care is always the number one area for citations, care coordination consistently ranks right up there,” said SimiTree Compliance Senior Manager Sheila Salisbury-Sizemore. At a minimum, each patient’s medical record should reflect care team coordination at the following time points: Start of care.

Hospice

Minority Nurse

MARCH 22, 2023

Latanya Weston is an important nursing leader , and we’re pleased to profile her as part of the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2023. I was constantly stricken with various illnesses when I was growing up. Furthermore, I grew up in a community with significant health challenges, yet people didn’t prioritize their health.

Follow-Up

The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

In November, 2023, Brynjolfsson teamed up with fellow West Coaster, Robert M. They begin their 2023 JAMA commentary this way, “History has shown that general purpose technologies often fail to deliver their promised benefits for many years (‘the productivity paradox of information technology’). citizens in the U.S.,

Vital Signs

Mobius MD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Sinsky’s findings are supported by AMA survey data showing that about half of doctors took just three weeks or less vacation in 2023. If taking a week off puts you behind for several weeks following–even if you spend 30 minutes a day in the EHR inbox while on vacation–what’s the point? Why don’t doctors take vacation time?

Teamwork

Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

This list of the top 3 EHRs follows rankings from the Best in KLAS Software and Services Report. Many organizations adopt Epic because it provides a comprehensive system for managing patient records, scheduling, billing, and clinical workflows. Finally, Epic’s prestigious reputation gives it a leg up in the industry.

Acute Care

Minority Nurse

JANUARY 24, 2024

What to Look for in a Nurse Residency Program As you research nurse residency programs, consider the following areas: Accreditation. As of mid-November 2023, some 250 programs in 831 healthcare sites were part of the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program. Find out if the nurse residency program carries accreditation.

Follow-Up

Valant

JANUARY 25, 2024

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) released updates for 2024 related to behavioral health, which went into effect October 1, 2023. The following changes will affect mental health coding: hepatolenticular degeneration (formerly E83.0, now E83.01) Parkinson’s disease (formerly G20, now G20.-)

Billing

Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

More technology is not always the best solution In a recent healthcare provider survey , half of healthcare executives said the revenue cycle is a top priority for software investment in 2023. From the least complex workflows to the highest complexity workflows, finding a minute here or there can add up quickly,” said Hermosillo.

Admissions

Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

More technology is not always the best solution In a recent healthcare provider survey , half of healthcare executives said the revenue cycle is a top priority for software investment in 2023. From the least complex workflows to the highest complexity workflows, finding a minute here or there can add up quickly,” said Hermosillo.

Admissions

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 5, 2024

Medical billing must follow these rules. The right medical billing software will help you stay out of trouble by following these laws. They remind staff when to do important tasks like sending bills or following up on unpaid ones. Fast claim processing leads to quicker payments, improving cash flow for the practice.

Billing

Accepted Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Follow these steps: Step #1: Calculate your stats and be kind to yourself. Of the 2023 entering class at Columbia University’s medical school, 26% had some postbac coursework. Still, using your stats to objectively select the schools where you have the best chance of acceptance will set you up for success. We can help!

Medication

Coronis Health

DECEMBER 22, 2023

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT SUMMARY: As we close 2023 and look towards the new year of reporting with CMS, we walk through the requirements and changes CMS has made. MIPS Value Pathways In 2023, CMS introduced the MVP reporting pathway as a method to simplify the entire process of reporting measures to CMS.

Follow-Up

Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Key Takeaways A need to control substance usage and reduce medication errors is driving the e-prescribing market growth during the 2023-2030 timeframe. The cost depends on the team, features, functionalities, and the time required to wrap up the development process. percent during the 2023-2030 timeframe.

Transfers

CollaborateMD

JUNE 18, 2024

This guide will set your practice up for success in the fast-evolving healthcare landscape. 5 Ways Healthcare Technology Helps Improve Patient Engagement The global healthcare IT market was valued at $663 billion in 2023. They also increase the likelihood of patient follow-through. This, in turn, boosts patient engagement.

Appointments

Accepted Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The individuals who agree to write your letters of recommendation (LORs) are doing you a favor, so the least you can do is make their job easier by following proper LOR etiquette. If you ask for their recommendation too close to the deadline, you might end up without one. Do not give them an incomplete package of materials.

Admissions

Practice Index

JULY 4, 2024

How to align capacity with demand in general practice has been published to help practices and PCNs move to the modern general practice model unveiled with much fanfare as part of the 2023 recovery plan. One practical solution might be to adjust the scheduling system,” suggested a manager. “If

Triage

CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The American Medical Association (AMA) reported that as of spring of 2023, the U.S. Medical billing professionals, on the other hand, are responsible for submitting claims and following up with health insurance companies to collect payment. I have a very flexible schedule, and that’s great.” And why are they in demand?

Billing

Top Practices

JULY 19, 2023

Ready to step up your podiatry online marketing? There’s more to digital marketing than signing up for Facebook and Instagram accounts and forgetting they exist. Just follow this 24-step online podiatry marketing plan from our experts at Top Practices. Not sure where to begin? Why is that so crucial?

Follow-Up

Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some programs are very clear about not wanting anything but the primary and secondary applications, and you should always follow their instructions. There’s no uniform schedule for med school interviews. There are always applicants who get later interviews, however, so don’t give up hope. Don’t give up!

Admissions

Relias

AUGUST 8, 2023

According to a 2023 LinkedIn Learning survey , 93% of organizations are concerned about employee retention, and the number 1 way they are working to improve it is by providing learning opportunities. In addition to staff retention, ongoing staff training has the following potential benefits: Improve staff performance Enhance quality.

Acute Care

Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

between 2023 and 2032. The easy follow-up of patients using telemonitoring solutions and the augmented access to internet services will continue increasing telemedicine delivery. Learn more about this in our blog Optimize your telemedicine appointments with these best practices. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

Billing

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

OCR stepped up enforcement of compliance with the HIPAA Rules in 2016, more than doubling the number of financial penalties imposed. The following three years saw similar numbers of financial penalties; however, there was another major increase in HIPAA fines in 2020 when 19 HIPAA violation cases were settled with OCR.

HIPAA

Accepted Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Part of what you do when you sign up for medicine is like you didn’t sign up to sit in the classroom. You signed up to go in the hospital and see patients. A lot of them talk about where they grew up or who influenced them during their careers. They’re way up there. For 2023, it was like 500 to 526.

Admissions

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Will they be happy to wake up every weekday morning and go to work? The 2023 Medscape survey found that plastic surgery is now the happiest specialty, with 71% of physicians reporting they are “very happy” or “happy” outside of work. The following answers were quoted in the survey results 6 : “I do absolutely no charting at home.” “I

Follow-Up

Relias

AUGUST 20, 2023

In 2023, Relias conducted a survey of DSPs across the country. Reward your DSPs’ hard work In our 2023 DSP Survey Report , 51% of DSPs told us that reward programs are valuable. For example, the lunch can be scheduled to take place over the two last hours and two first hours of a shift, assuming your DSPs work in 12-hour shifts.

Best Practices