Medical Economics

JUNE 30, 2025

health care Author(s): Olga Khabinskay Fact checked by: Richard Payerchin , Afton Woodward Key Takeaways CAQH ProView's frequent reverification demands lead to providers being dropped from networks, affecting patient access to care. The 2024 Change Healthcare cyberattack illustrated health care’s digital fragility.

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Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

You need reliable systems for scheduling, billing, intake, and internal communication. The less time you spend on administrative tasks, the more time you have available for patient care, and in LA’s demanding market, that efficiency can translate to significant practice growth.

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Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

While some providers view AI as a valuable tool to improve patient care, others express hesitation, questioning its role in such a deeply human-centered field. Billers can increase their clean claims rate with AI software that catches mistakes in the billing process. Billing—claims and payment collection.

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Practice Builders

JUNE 8, 2025

With the help of advanced technologies, you can attract even more patients to your clinic. The global artificial intelligence for patient engagement market was valued at US$8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$23.1 Society is increasingly focusing on personalized models of patient care. billion by 2030.

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Valant

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Biden administration announced a finalized Mental Health Parity Rule on September 9, 2024, bringing significant changes to how insurers cover mental health care. Practices should prepare to assess and potentially adapt their billing and authorization procedures. Ultimately, the changes may improve access for patients.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

years earlier than women, and for preventable reasons. Also, the American Cancer Society estimates 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer and 9,760 of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in 2024. This way, practices can mitigate financial obstacles that might prevent men from getting the care they need.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 16, 2025

This April 2024 article by Neil Baum, MD , on being an on-time physician gives this tip: Instruct new patients to arrive 20-30 minutes before their appointment to fill out paperwork or complete the paperwork online if your website provides the forms for patient demographics and a health care questionnaire.

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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. Time and money saved are better spent elsewhere, such as patient care.

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The Healthcare Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

After the 2008 recession, employers and their health plans shifted strategy from putting physicians and hospitals at risk through delegated risk capitation to putting patients at risk through higher patient cost sharing. The stated intention of the High Deductible Health Plan movement was to encourage patients to shop for care.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 9, 2025

This January 2024 article by Nick Hernandez on avoiding strategic planning mistakes gives this tip: 2. Reynolds May 27th 2025 Article Boost clinic morale and productivity with eight quick, evidence-based strategies to energize your team and enhance patient care after long weekends.

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Medical Economics

JULY 10, 2025

CEO Andrew Witty holds his hand up to testify under oath before the House of Representatives' Energy & Commerce Committee Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee on May 1, 2024. The results The researchers found 381,463 primary care physicians and other clinicians billing Medicare in 2023, with 6.4% Subscribe Now!

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Medical Economics

JULY 14, 2025

Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA © Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services “We are taking meaningful steps to modernize Medicare , cut waste, and improve patient care,” Oz said in the announcement. 72: Medicare reform with Susan Dentzer of America's Physician Groups July 9th 2025 KFF analysts: Big Beautiful Bill is biggest change to U.S.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 10, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article New tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act empower medical practices to expand, enhance cash flow and simplify compliance for physicians. Reynolds Blog Article New tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act empower medical practices to expand, enhance cash flow and simplify compliance for physicians.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 17, 2025

Fierce Healthcare just issued a 2025 healthcare outlook with several key findings, including: An American Hospital Association (AHA) report published in 2024 finds reimbursement from government payers is not keeping pace with the high costs of drugs, labor, and supplies and the inflation rate. Administrative costs.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 27, 2025

This year, the American Medical Association published its latest “Physician Practice Benchmark Survey,” with findings from a 2024 national survey of doctors. There are some doctors who believe they can provide the best patient care when they are their own bosses.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 25, 2025

Paul Berggreen, MD, a gastroenterologist and president and board chair of the American Independent Medical Practice Association ( AIMPA ), talks about how physicians could use new AI programs to improve their workflow and patient care. Oz say June 23rd 2025 Ep. 70: The state of private practice with Paul Berggreen, M.D.,

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Medical Economics

JUNE 18, 2025

of GDP in 2024 to 6.7% Advances in medical treatments may improve patient health, though cost implications remain uncertain. SHOW MORE Annual report puts depletion three years ahead of projected schedule in 2024 report. Highlights This year’s report had highlights from 2024: Medicare covered 67.6 million people, or 60.3

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Medical Economics

JUNE 20, 2025

The Policy Research Perspectives paper , “Physician Practice Characteristics in 2024: Private Practices Account for Less Than Half of Physicians in Most Specialties,” published by the American Medical Association, identified three major causes for the decline of independent physicians.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 26, 2025

More broadly, Berggreen spoke to Medical Economics about the Policy Research Perspectives paper , “Physician Practice Characteristics in 2024: Private Practices Account for Less Than Half of Physicians in Most Specialties,” published by the American Medical Association. 70: The state of private practice with Paul Berggreen, M.D.,

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Medical Economics

JUNE 18, 2025

The Policy Research Perspectives paper , “Physician Practice Characteristics in 2024: Private Practices Account for Less Than Half of Physicians in Most Specialties,” published by the American Medical Association, found that 42.2% of American doctors remain in private practice.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 19, 2025

The American Medical Association published the Policy Research Perspectives paper , “Physician Practice Characteristics in 2024: Private Practices Account for Less Than Half of Physicians in Most Specialties.”

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Medical Economics

JUNE 17, 2025

He discusses recent findings about the current state of physicians in private practice as outlined in the Policy Research Perspectives paper , “Physician Practice Characteristics in 2024: Private Practices Account for Less Than Half of Physicians in Most Specialties,” published by the American Medical Association.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 20, 2025

Alvi admitted to billing over $14 million for tests that were either never performed or improperly diluted to cut costs, then issuing bogus negative results. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and must repay $14.2 million and forfeit luxury assets including $6.8 million in cash and a 2021 Range Rover. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D.,

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Medical Economics

JUNE 17, 2025

1 spot on Fierce Pharma’s list of the highest-paid pharma CEOs in 2024, raking in an industry-leading $287 million — mostly from exercising stock options granted in 2019. of Roetzel & Andress June 17th 2025 Protect CDC funding—Our patients depend on it June 17th 2025 Fired ACIP members: RFK Jr. He far outpaced No. Adler, J.D.,

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Medical Economics

JUNE 12, 2025

In 2024, the 10 largest drug companies made more than $100 billion in profits while the pharmaceutical industry spent more than $5 billion on television advertising. The widespread use of direct-to-consumer advertising by pharmaceutical companies drives up costs and doesn’t necessarily make patients healthier,” King said in the news release.

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Health Prime

JUNE 6, 2024

As we enter Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2024 , it’s imperative to underscore the importance of effective medical billing practices in providing quality care for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Best billing practices for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care 1.

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 19, 2024

As we delve into the realm of the top medical billing software of 2024, you will discover a new set of tools that can empower you, as a medical billing and coding practitioner, to handle your billing responsibilities with increased confidence and efficiency. What is Medical Billing Software?

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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. These revisions help practitioners communicate more accurately about patient diagnoses. F33.3 , and ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2024 – F41.9.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2024

The healthcare industry is in a constant state of evolution, developing new tools and strategies to enhance physician performance and patient satisfaction. These ongoing industry trends can also facilitate physicians’ tasks, allowing them to focus on patients while ensuring proper revenue collection. The year 2024 is no exception.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

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. You need a quicker, easier EHR workflow throughout the entire patient care process, from start to finish.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here is a closer look at 12 fast-growing medical jobs in 2024 to consider for your next career move. Medical Assistants perform both administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and clinical duties such as taking patient vital signs, assisting with examinations, and preparing treatment rooms. Where Do They Work?

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Health Prime

APRIL 18, 2024

According to the report, here are the top challenges for RCM teams: Clinical denials: 70% Technical denials: 63% Staffing shortages: 39% Underpayments: 33% Patient collections: 27% Third-party liability/complex claims: 18% Managing remote teams: 13% Other: 8.6% Trust your RCM to us so you can return to what matters the most: your patients.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently introduced a bill addressing cybersecurity protections and oversight in the healthcare industry. The Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act , introduced on February8, 2024, aims to bolster a vulnerable and often-targeted industry against cyberattacks.

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The Healthcare Blog

JULY 19, 2024

Apparently, several companies have been accused of gaming the system by submitting fraudulent bills for millions of catheters using patient and doctor information. Several accountable care organizations (groups of hospitals and doctors) said they could each lose more than $1 million if the fraudulent billing issue isn’t fixed.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 27, 2024

ACI Medical & Dental School Has Been Designated As A Military Friendly® School for 2024/2025 We are proud to announce that ACI Medical & Dental School has been chosen for the Military Friendly® Schools designation for 2024/2025. Contact ACI Medical & Dental School today to learn more!

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Health Prime

AUGUST 17, 2023

On June 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the ICD-10-CM codes for the 2024 fiscal year (FY). Also, the CMS updated the 2024 addendum, code descriptions in tabular order, and code tables, tabular list, and index. Read more about the ICD-10-CM update codes for FY 2024.

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