Medical Economics

JUNE 23, 2025

Marshall, an obstetrician-gynecologist, described a patient whose scheduled infertility surgery was canceled the day it was scheduled due to PA. It was an apparent reference to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 40, in New York in December 2024. Roger “Doc” Marshall, MD (R-Kansas), and Rep.

Insurance 98

Insurance Medication Communication Scheduling 98

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 20, 2025

Phlebotomist Income:‌ How ‍Much Do They Earn in 2024? But what does the income of ​a phlebotomist look like in 2024? Average ⁢Phlebotomist Income in 2024 / Global and U.S. data are key ⁤for understanding earning potential.

Certification 40

Certification Diagnostics Sterilization Continuing Education 40

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 23, 2025

Understanding the Phlebotomist Pay Rate: Your Complete 2024 ‌Guide If you’re considering a career in healthcare, becoming a phlebotomist can be an excellent choice. Current ⁤phlebotomist Pay Rate in 2024 The phlebotomist salary ‌varies widely depending on ​location, experience, certification, and the work environment.⁤

Certification 40

Certification Continuing Education Best Practices Hospital 40

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

The forensic investigation confirmed unauthorized network access between November 24, 2024, and January 20, 2025, during which time the threat actor viewed or copied information from its network.

Appointments 55

Appointments HIPAA Insurance Billing 55

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 12, 2025

Complete Salary Insights for ⁢2024 If you’re considering a career as a phlebotomy technician, one of the most common questions is, how much⁣ does a phlebotomy tech make ? Average Salary Range for​ Phlebotomy ⁣Technicians in 2024 Based on recent data from the ‍U.S. How Much Does a Phlebotomy Tech Make?

Certification 40

Certification Continuing Education Hospital Diagnostics 40

Scrubs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In early November 2024, a shocking tragedy unfolded in Budapest, Hungary, as American nurse Mackenzie Michalski was murdered while visiting the city. Friends and family became concerned when they lost contact with her, and her absence quickly became alarming as she missed a scheduled check-in with her loved ones.

Follow-Up 130

Follow-Up Scheduling Patient Care Medication 130

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 9, 2025

Gramercy Surgery Center in New York has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that was filed in response to a June 2024 ransomware attack. Gramercy Surgery Center identified the attack on June 18, 2024. Claims must be submitted by September 29, 2025, and the final fairness hearing has been scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

HIPAA 55

HIPAA Documentation Scheduling Insurance 55

Valant

MAY 13, 2025

But do you know how to set up an efficient scheduling system? Practice management skills like scheduling, billing, documentation, and compliance can protect you from professional burnout and set you on a path to success. Schedule a demo today. Can you confidently use automation to help your business grow?

Billing 85

Billing Scheduling Documentation Administrative Work 85

Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

” Telehealth makes treatment accessible to more people and opens the door to increased scheduling flexibility. You need reliable systems for scheduling, billing, intake, and internal communication. If you want to build a strong telehealth practice in the LA region, now is your moment.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Scheduling Communication 52

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

For solo prescribers using Valant, billing services are integrated with the same system already used for clinical notes, scheduling, and patient records—eliminating the need to manage multiple vendors or platforms. The unique needs of the field mean that one-size-fits all solutions may not be adequate.

Billing 88

Billing Follow-Up Insurance Documentation 88

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 11, 2025

Electronic files containing patients’ protected health information were inadvertently made available to ECU students, employees, and certain ECU Health-employed clinicians who did not require access between July 2022 and January 2024. The affected individuals were notified on February 20, 2024. The lawsuit – Kaitlyn Hill.

HIPAA 72

HIPAA Insurance Diagnostics Documentation 72

Valant

JULY 23, 2025

You need reliable systems for scheduling, billing, intake, and internal communication. Blog How to Rapidly Scale Your Behavioral Health Practice Learn More Popular Blog Articles Treatment Plan Template August 21, 2024 Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes July 16, 2024 ICD-10 Codes for Depression 2025 – F32.0–F33.3

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Communication Patient Records 52

Mobius MD

DECEMBER 3, 2024

However, AI can play a valuable role in reducing the burden of routine processes adjacent to clinical visits, like appointment scheduling, billing, and claims management. For example, AI-powered scheduling systems can predict patient no-shows by analyzing historical trends.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Appointments Triage Scheduling 52

Practice Builders

JUNE 8, 2025

The global artificial intelligence for patient engagement market was valued at US$8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$23.1 Easily schedule appointments, register patients, and manage EHR/EMRs without hassles or delays. With the help of advanced technologies, you can attract even more patients to your clinic. billion by 2030.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience EHR / EMR Medical Coding Medical History 52

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Work-Life Balance As a nurse practitioner, you have greater flexibility with your schedule, creating a greater work-life balance. If working a clinic-based job, you can often control your daily schedule, take off to attend family events, and not work weekends.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Scheduling Diagnostics Certification 52

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 22, 2025

Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida PA, which does business as the Center for Digestive Health, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a data breach discovered in April 2024. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court, and the final fairness hearing is scheduled for October 13, 2025.

HIPAA 57

HIPAA Admissions Documentation Scheduling 57

Medical Economics

JUNE 30, 2025

Physicians and other clinicians get dropped regardless of circumstances: vacation schedules, illness, staff turnover or practice changes. The 2024 Change Healthcare cyberattack illustrated health care’s digital fragility. The enforcement is ruthlessly mechanical.

Insurance 94

Insurance Appointments Medication Patient Care 94

Arkenea

JUNE 9, 2025

From clinical observations to diagnoses, medications, and immunization schedules, it’s all there, at a healthcare provider’s fingertips. For example, if you’re writing an allergy, scheduling an appointment, or posting a payment made by a patient, these could be the tools you’re using. Common Agreement Version 2.0

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Documentation Patient Satisfaction Certification 52

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For those interested in flexibility, private practice allows massage therapists to build their own client base, set their schedule, and offer personalized services. One key advantage is flexibility; many therapists have control over their schedules, allowing them to balance work and personal life.

Certification 52

Certification Scheduling Collaboration Hospital 52

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

For example, front staff who struggle with interruptions can cut down on phone calls by using automated appointment reminders and scheduling processes. Practices typically shop for new tech when faced with specific problems, so pain points are the inroad for adoption of AI. June 4, 2021 ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2025 – F41.9

Documentation 52

Documentation Follow-Up Billing HIPAA 52

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 22, 2025

The Chattanooga, TN-based firm announced on August 15, 2024, that hackers had access to its network from December 11, 2023, to December 18, 2023, and exfiltrated files containing sensitive patient data. The data breach was reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) as affecting 411,037 individuals.

HIPAA 49

HIPAA Insurance Documentation Scheduling 49

Connect Care Bytes Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

There will be a scheduled outage for MUSE and ECG Web, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 20:00 to 21:00, affecting North, Central, Calgary and South Zone Connect Care users only. During the downtime, Cardiology (CAR) Orders (i.e.,

Scheduling 40

Scheduling Tests 40

The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

An April 2024 update is entitled: Innovation Insight: Digital Health Platforms Accelerate Transformation. As of the date of publishing this blog post, Altera is offering a complimentary copy of Gartners 2024 report on UDHPs. We strongly recommend reading Gartners April 2024 report on UDHPs to gain a more technical perspective.

Patient Service Coordinator 67

Patient Service Coordinator Documentation Hospital Patient Experience 67

Medical Economics

JULY 14, 2025

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule with new rules and a deliberate nod to independent medical practices. For the last four years, powerful interests have targeted independent medical practices,” said U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

Scheduling 93

Scheduling Medication Hospital Billing 93

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.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 52

CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

billion in 2024 and is expected to surpass this number by around 56.39 Some benefits of automation in healthcare include: Improving patient scheduling and lessening the load of clerical work. The software also provides an Appointment Scheduler feature that creates, edits, and finds patient appointments. billion by 2029.

Billing 52

Billing Appointments Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 52

Sensible Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

Most controversial in the medical/ public health community will be the “Growth of the Vaccine Schedule” discussion. A JAMA study published in 2024 showed a marked and sustained loss of trust in US healthcare institutions over the past 5 years.

Patient Advocacy 315

Patient Advocacy Medication Documentation Scheduling 315

Northwest Career College

JULY 13, 2025

Dental assisting jobs should increase by 8%, and information technology technician jobs should increase from 6 million in 2024 to 7.1 Many flexible programs offer evening and weekend classes to work within your schedule. million in 2034. You won’t have to sacrifice your education for your daily life; you can have both.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Scheduling Medication 40

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.

Billing 84

Billing Insurance Hospital Medication 84

Medical Economics

JULY 24, 2025

In 2024 Medicare spent $83 billion on rebates for some form of supplemental benefits, representing more money than Medicare spent on the entire the entire Physician Fee Schedule. Another significant concern is the lack of oversight within Medicare Advantage.

Insurance 104

Insurance Billing Medication Hospital 104

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

For example, AI can handle administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments and calling patients to prepare them for upcoming procedures. The survey found that 86% of healthcare executives believe that AI could improve their organization’s financial performance. It can also help with research. Microsoft and Healthcare Dive. Dyrbye, L.

Follow-Up 115

Follow-Up Medical Coding Documentation Patient Experience 115

Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. More information on the Virtual Drop-in Centre – including how to access and a full schedule of hours during the launch support period – can be found in the Connect Care Manual ( launchhelp.connect-care.ca ).

Scheduling 40

Scheduling 40

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Note the immunization efficacy estimate [i] crossing zero for Hammitt and Simoes in the truncated table from a 2024 meta-analysis by Ricco et al. The FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS) has reported 280 events (14 deaths) after Nirsevimab in 2024 (260 of these were reported by a healthcare professional). Hammitt et al. (N=1490),

Hospital 344

Hospital Documentation Scheduling Insurance 344

Medical Economics

JUNE 18, 2025

of GDP in 2024 to 6.7% SHOW MORE Annual report puts depletion three years ahead of projected schedule in 2024 report. jpeg As more Americans get older and rely on Medicare for health insurance, the program is projected to run out of money in 2033 — or three years earlier than analysts thought in their 2024 review. .

Insurance 87

Insurance Hospital Medication Billing 87

Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Prescriber launch supports ( launchhelp.connect-care.ca ) link to a Super User schedule - good contacts to start with. This is a good time to recognize this reality and identify buddies for providers who may struggle.

Scheduling 40

Scheduling Medication 40

Medical Economics

JULY 2, 2025

The 2024 Public Access Policy scheduled to start Dec. There was no clear schedule for creation of an in-house publication. 31 was moved up to July 1. “To To be clear, maximum transparency regarding the research we support is our default position,” Bhattacharya wrote. Starting with the policy in 2008, more than 1.5

Medication 52

Medication Scheduling Patient Care 52

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 12, 2025

As of Aug 30, 2024, the US FDA has granted approval for Comirnaty (Pfizer) and Spikevax (Moderna) and emergency use authorization for Novavax for use in fall 2024 COVID-19 vaccine programs. On April 26th 2024, TAG-CO-VAC advised the use of monovalent JN.1 On April 26th 2024, TAG-CO-VAC advised the use of monovalent JN.1

Collaboration 265

Collaboration Scheduling Tests 265