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Primary care news round-up (10th July – 16th July 2025)

Practice Index

Associates become assistants after major review Physician associates are to be called "assistants" following a detailed inquiry into the controversial issue. New evidence for care continuity Continuity of care with GPs is linked to reduced mortality and admissions to hospital, according to a new study. He is due to meet them today.

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Navigating Medicare Advantage: Strategies for Hospitals to Tackle Growing Challenges

EvidenceCare

CMS Policy Changes to Reduce Costs Financial pressures are rising as CMS implements the updated Version 28 Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) model , which introduces changes aimed at limiting types of codes that are most used for up-coding or over-coding to help rein in spending. We call them CMS 4201 violations.

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2025 Guide to Billing in Hospital Management Systems

Arkenea

Patients should be able to view statements, make payments, set up payment plans, and communicate with billing staff through the portal. Rejection and denial identification systems analyze claim responses and categorize denials by reason code, enabling prioritized follow-up based on financial impact and likelihood of successful appeal.

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What do the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines mean for Practice Managers?

Practice Index

The publication of the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines for 2025/26 has once again left general practice in the dark. Digital solutions such as remote monitoring and patient-initiated follow-up are also being promoted as ways to improve access and reduce unnecessary appointments.

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One Way to Improve U.S. Healthcare, Lower Costs and Drive Outcomes? “Unvendor,” Asserts Dr. Harm Scherpbier in His New Book

Health Populi

We need innovation and the ability to be flexible and keep up with changes in our models and the market, which is limited by the single vendor mindset. My question to Harm: What would you like to see happen among the health IT buyers once they open up to the Unvendor concept? Second, consider user experience.

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Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education 

Accepted Blog

Piraino also discusses the role of secondary essays in evaluating applicants and explores why teamwork, resilience, and cultural awareness are important in the admissions process. Show Notes: Our guest today is Dr. Beth Perino, Associate Dean for admissions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Well, thank you.

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Why providers should embrace AI in healthcare

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

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. 4: AI Will Improve Your Patients’ Experience Patients today are tech-savvy and expect their healthcare to be able to keep up with a fast-paced world.