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, F33.3 , and ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2024 – F41.9.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

billion in 2024 and is expected to surpass this number by around 56.39 Applications of automation span everything from medical billing and administrative processes to enhancing patient care through clinical decision support and real-time analytics. The healthcare automation market was valued at 37.71 billion by 2029.

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

For behavioral health practices, transitioning to in-house billing for mental health services can be extremely beneficial. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations. What inefficiencies exist? What areas can be improved?

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Health Prime

APRIL 18, 2024

RCM commands 24% of surveyed CFO’s time, followed closely by operations (18%) and cost management (17%). Credit balances: 4% The HFMA Health System CFO Pain Points 2024 report is based on a survey of 135 health system CFOs conducted in January 2024. At Health Prime, we can help!

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Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Here’s some good news to brighten your day: many doctors feel that EHR systems improved their product performance in 2024. This article summarizes the best EHR software in 2024. This list of the top 3 EHRs follows rankings from the Best in KLAS Software and Services Report. What are the best EHR systems?

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Health Populi

APRIL 1, 2024

As we start the month of April 2024 in the U.S., Paper checks are still a go-to form of payment to patients and plan members, and there remains lots of confusion among patients when it comes to up-front pricing and eventually the EOB statements resulting from the claims payment process. ‘Tis the season for J.P.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The year 2024 is no exception. In 2024, we anticipate further evolution of telemedicine, with increased integration into routine care practices. The future of telemedicine will look brighter than ever in 2024. In 2024, medical providers will increasingly be rewarded based on patient outcomes and the quality of care.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 21, 2025

Last month, it looked like data breach numbers were starting to reduce; however, Aprils figures are well above the 12-month average of 57 data breaches per month, with breaches reported in similar numbers to April 2024. million in March to 12.9 million individuals. states reported large data breaches in April.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, managing a successful medical practice in 2024 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. Medical practice software: the best of 2024 As a medical workflow company, our team at Mobius MD constantly follows the latest in practice management software and health IT.

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Valant

JUNE 28, 2024

Usage Guidelines Time-Based Billing: CPT 90837 is a time-based code. Frequency: Therapists can bill for multiple 60-minute sessions on the same day if medically necessary. 25, or -95) when billing alongside other services or procedures. Billing Administrators: In order to ensure proper coding and reimbursement processes.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

You can view our H1, 2024 Report here.You can also receive a free copy of our HIPAA Compliance Checklist to understand your organization’s responsibilities under HIPAA. Healthcare Data Breaches of All Time Rank Year Name of Covered Entity State Covered Entity Type Individuals Affected Type of Breach 1 2024 Change Healthcare, Inc.

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Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2024

Not so fast, consumers say In its introduction to the company’s Tech Trends 2024 report , Deloitte called GenAI, a “force multiplier for human ambitions.” CHAI stands for the Coalition for Health AI, and by March 2024 had over 1,300 representatives from across the industry. Move fast with AI and break things? public health, as well.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

And keeping up with evolving audit requirements is essential, as regulations are updated or revised. Reimbursement policies govern how services are billed and reimbursed by payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies. A practice’s billing will need to align with all legal and regulatory requirements.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Unbillable admin tasks outside of appointment times can eat up a shocking amount of your day. Request Pricing Streamlining the Patient Care Process with Valant’s EHR However, it’s not just the treatment phase that must become more efficient to free up your time. And much of that comes down to your EHR workflow.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

As your practice grows, a strong team will include front and back-office staff to handle patient communication, scheduling, billing, etc. This includes EHR solutions that support functions such as intake, scheduling , clinical documentation , billing , patient communications , and offer a convenient patient portal.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Reduced revenue or profitability can be the result of missed billing opportunities, inefficient billing processes , or changes in insurance reimbursement rates, among other things. Financial considerations are one of the main reasons why some practices consider transitioning to in-house billing.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 23, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Some will only remote access through mobility ( Haiku , Canto ), which is good enough for results review, communicating, ordering, billing and simple documentation. Will you need this?

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Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

Intake, scheduling, billing, patient portal functions, clinical reporting, and other basic functions of your practice should work the same across all providers, staff, and locations. Learn about your patients’ experience with the patient portal , scheduling, intake, and billing/payments. Contact Valant today to set up a demo.

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Health Populi

MARCH 19, 2024

That’s the title of a new report that captures the results of a survey conducted in January 2024 among 1,516 employed Americans who received employer-sponsored health insurance. In this poll, 2 in 5 U.S.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Some will only remote access through mobility ( Haiku , Canto ), which is good enough for results review, communicating, ordering, billing and simple documentation. Will you need this? Some prescribers rarely work out-of-AHS.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Novel Treatments for Anxiety Disorders Among antipsychotics, as of 2020, the only FDA-approved anxiety treatment is an older medication called trifluoperazine, which has the same problem with tardive dyskinesia following prolonged use ( Garakani et al.,

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

emissions testing, and TD Bank pled guilty in 2024 for alleged anti-money laundering program failures. Dr. Javaid Perwaiz was indicted and convicted following trial in federal court of healthcare fraud. Dr. Perwaiz was convicted of healthcare fraud following trial, and at sentencing found to have caused $20.8

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Mobius MD

JULY 1, 2024

Following their advocacy, a 2024 CMS rule requires government-regulated health plans to shorten the timeframes for prior authorization decisions. The AMA has also promoted model legislation at the state level, resulting in ten new state laws in 2023 and more than a dozen bills before state legislatures this year.

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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.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $10.06 percent during 2024 to 2029 forecasted period. The USA is projected to generate maximum revenue in 2024 ($2,061 million). Additionally, integration of fitness apps with wearables and social sharing features is expected to bolster the market growth in 2024 and beyond.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $10.06 percent during 2024 to 2029 forecasted period. The USA is projected to generate maximum revenue in 2024 ($2,061 million). Additionally, integration of fitness apps with wearables and social sharing features is expected to bolster the market growth in 2024 and beyond.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Though some of us may still be struggling with keeping up with the strict diet routine the app has to offer, the usage of such apps hasn’t dropped. percent in 2024 , and is anticipated to hit 5.15 billion in 2024. million in 2024. We have tried at least one diet and nutrition app after gaining a few extra pounds.

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A Young Doctor's Journey

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Please remember that I am by no means a financial advisor, and everything I know, I learned from reading books, watching videos, following Instagram accounts, and pestering my reluctant friends. Also, I’d like to preface this by two important things regarding personal finance: My parents taught me really good money habits growing up.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Pharmacy Billing Specialist (PBS) : Typically, specialty pharmacies utilize a PBS to optimize the billing process through their knowledge of billing regulations and healthcare system codes. This is done following the health plan’s formulary or the criteria for a specific medication, device, or procedure being requested.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Pharmacy Billing Specialist (PBS): Typically, specialty pharmacies utilize a PBS to optimize the billing process through their knowledge of billing regulations and healthcare system codes. This is done following the health plan’s formulary or the criteria for a specific medication, device, or procedure being requested.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Different categories of medical assistant certifications- Medical assistant certifications can be of the following type- a) Distance learning – In distance learning, the candidates learn their syllabus online over a period at the comfort of their home. They must maintain privacy by following the HIPAA compliance guidelines.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Onstar and Bluetooth) Installing child car seats or customizing the car Completing a follow-up survey Receiving a check-in from the salesperson Paying the first bill Servicing the car Pumping gas Trading the car in Customer experience goes beyond the transaction to encompass the entire process.

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Practice Index

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The investment follows pressure from the BMA. NHS England says more than five million women are not up to date with their testing. The post Primary care news round-up (28th November to 4th December 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. The Scottish Government promised an extra £13.6

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

Department of State has confirmed that there is a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any individual linked to the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group, their affiliates, or links to a foreign government under the Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

there is still a negative feeling about the economy in a personal context, revealed in the Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll for February 2024. — that across party ID, most voters are worried about the cost of health care services, unexpected medical bills, and the cost of prescription drugs.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 6, 2023

voters’ minds among many issues Americans are feeling and following in late 2023. voters’ top issues and perspectives on the health system and care approaching the new year of 2024. voters’ issues for 2024 elections appeared first on HealthPopuli.com. The cost of living ranks top in U.S.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Product lifecycle management necessitates up-to-date databases that can be proactively managed. Reactive case management occurs when prior authorization for treatment is denied, affecting timeliness of patient treatment (Braxton, 2024)(DeMarzo & Ayoub, 2021). Retrieved July 15, 2024. ReimbursementAI Tool Demo. link] Amplity.

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