Performance Health

JULY 29, 2024

With healthcare costs projected to surge by 7% to 9% in 2024, risk management incident reporting has become an essential strategy for addressing these financial challenges. By systematically identifying, documenting, and mitigating potential risks, healthcare organizations can effectively reduce expenses while enhancing patient care.

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Valant

JUNE 28, 2024

It’s crucial to document the content of each session, including the therapeutic techniques used and the client’s progress. However, ensure proper documentation and justification for the frequency. Mental Health Professionals: In order to understand the nuances of CPT 90837 for accurate billing and documentation.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

Always document the actual time spent to ensure accurate billing. Mental Health Professionals: Consistent, accurate billing and documentation depend on an understanding of CPT 90846. Resources/ References: Remember, accurate coding ensures fair compensation for mental health services and contributes to better patient care.

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Mobius MD

JULY 1, 2024

Between EHR documentation, inbox management, prior authorizations, and other clerical tasks, it’s a wonder physicians have time to care for patients. Now, they face growing demands associated with documentation and regulatory compliance. Healthcare’s administrative burden also affects patients.

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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

JUNE 27, 2024

Documentation: Accurate documentation is crucial. Mental health providers who understand the details of CPT 90834 will have an easier time ensuring accurate documentation. Face-to-Face Time: The therapist must spend at least 38 minutes face-to-face with the client during the session. Blog ICD-10 Codes for Depression – F32.0–F33.3

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Eroding profitability hinders a practice’s ability to invest in growth or quality patient care.

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Mobius MD

JUNE 21, 2024

Automated clinical documentation solutions like Conveyor AI and DAX Copilot are gaining momentum. These software programs are possible because of recent advances in generative AI, which allow computers to draft clinical notes accurately by listening to the doctor-patient interaction.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Common audit requirements help providers maintain practices that align with the highest standards of care. Compliance with audit requirements fosters trust and credibility with patients, insurers, and regulatory bodies. Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies.

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The Healthcare Blog

JULY 19, 2024

. “These scammers have access to patient IDs, provider IDs, and may even use AI to sift through large volumes of patient data they gather from various sources,” Gaus explained. This incident marks the second major data breach of 2024, following an earlier breach at Change Healthcare.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The eagerly long-awaited GP Contract letter 2024/25 has been published. Last year, the CAP document ran to 15 pages, so I’ll expect a bit more bedtime reading this time. More flexibility over nursing in ARRS roles and removing caps on the other patient care roles. I’d like to say that I was shocked, except I’m not.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Transitioning from one EHR to another is complex, but the right EHR can optimize your practice’s operations and enhance patient care. Assessing Provider Needs and Concerns Behavioral health providers often have specific requirements related to documentation, assessment tools, and treatment planning.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play a pivotal role in optimizing practice operations and improving patient care delivery.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Know where to get Downtime Help The Connect Care clinical information system (CIS) needs periodic maintenance. between 00:30 and 04:30), avoiding peak patient care times.

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Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

Worse yet, it could lead to inconsistent patient care. Download Template The Right Tools for the Job By standardizing reporting, technology utilization, workflows, and goals, your practice can grow and make better business decisions while easily maintaining a high standard of patient care across providers and locations.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Know where to get Downtime Help The Connect Care clinical information system (CIS) needs periodic maintenance. between 00:30 and 04:30), avoiding peak patient care times.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 7, 2024

AI is transforming diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care management, making the issue of professional licensure increasingly pertinent. A Balanced Approach to Innovation and Compliance: In the run-up to SXSW 2024, it’s clear that an exciting era of healthcare innovation is upon us.

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

Training sessions should cover the steps involved in the billing cycle, from verifying patient insurance coverage to submitting claims to following up on denials. Training should also emphasize the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and accurately documenting services provided.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Clinical reporting is a critical tool for optimizing a practice’s operations, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes. Consequently, basing decisions on inaccurate or incomplete data could lead to misguided treatment plans, compromised patient care, and potential legal ramifications.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

This includes EHR solutions that support functions such as intake, scheduling , clinical documentation , billing , patient communications , and offer a convenient patient portal. This plan should be built in collaboration with the patient to gain buy-in and trust. Your EHR software can help with this.

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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.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Managed Care Pharmacist (MCP): Managed care pharmacists can aid in the PA process by applying their medication knowledge in reviewing whether the medication is prescribed or taken appropriately. They help the patient obtain a PA by communicating with the pharmacy and provider’s office.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Managed Care Pharmacist (MCP) : Managed care pharmacists can aid in the PA process by applying their medication knowledge in reviewing whether the medication is prescribed or taken appropriately. They help the patient obtain a PA by communicating with the pharmacy and provider’s office. Dixson, Kiana.

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ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Through enhanced coding and charge capture, these algorithms analyze clinical documentation to propose precise medical codes, minimizing the risk of undercoding or overcoding while ensuring comprehensive coverage of billable services. Accessed April 9, 2024. www.revelemd.com. Published April 3, 2023. link] Jongsma KR, Sand M, Milota M.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In 2024, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health was proudly again awarded Magnet designation. Magnet recognition is an important designation that validates nursing contributions and commitment to providing quality patient care through innovation. Trials are going on looking at how AI can support documentation at the bedside.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As per BLS, employment opportunities will increase by 24% by the end of 2024 in the healthcare sector. For this, the medical assistants will have to make an account on the NHA website to upload the documents to confirm eligibility. With a CCMA certification, you also enter the workforce quickly.

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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. Automating processes where possible can help behavioral health practices meet new regulatory requirements without sacrificing time spent on patient care.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Reactive case management occurs when prior authorization for treatment is denied, affecting timeliness of patient treatment (Braxton, 2024)(DeMarzo & Ayoub, 2021). Therefore, FRMs must be highly-knowledgeable communicators who realize the importance of urgency in patient access.

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Practice Index

MARCH 31, 2024

With several documents related to the contract being released on Thursday (28th April) afternoon, we've taken a look at the contract updates to give you a head start on the requirements of the contract so you're up and running quickly. QOF changes 2024/25 In the 2024/25 QOF guidance, there are a number of changes.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 10, 2024

The American Medical Association (AMA) released the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set for 2024. Overall, the 2024 CPT code set includes 349 editorial changes, including 225 additions, 75 deletions, and 93 revisions. Read the full updated CPT 2024 code set. Feel free to reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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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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A Young Doctor's Journey

APRIL 22, 2025

Here are a few of my favorites:  Resus X: e ach episode features an amazing talk from the ResusX conference from 2024. Internal Medicine: I’ve only listened to a few, but these are my favorites: Core IM : this provides physicians and other healthcare professionals with advanced patient care skills and knowledge.

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