The HIPAA Journal

MAY 21, 2025

Biggest Healthcare Data Breaches in April 2025 In April, 27 data breaches of 10,000 or more records were reported to OCR, including 11 data breaches of 100,000 or more records. The post April 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 28, 2025

July 28, 2025 By Keith A. Reynolds July 28th 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell April 14th 2025 Podcast Stephen A. Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Video Planning a clinic expansion? 60: Strategic planning with Stephen A.

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EvidenceCare

MARCH 18, 2025

Ep 25 ViVE 2025 Conversations on Healthcare Innovation Rethinking the Care Journey For Dr. Aaron Wilcox, a general surgeon and care transformation leader at Kaiser, the concept of a patients care journey has evolved beyond simply moving them from one stage to the next. Some quotes have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.

Discharges

Medical Economics

JULY 24, 2025

Reynolds Key Takeaways UnitedHealth is cooperating with DOJ investigations into its Medicare Advantage billing practices, focusing on diagnoses that increased federal payments. Department of Justice (DOJ) into its Medicare billing practices. Related Videos Related Content Advertisement July 24th 2025 Medicare Advantage or disadvantage?

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Arkenea

JULY 23, 2025

trillion in annual transactions, yet billing inefficiencies cost hospitals an estimated $262 billion each year. At the heart of this challenge lies the complex world of billing in hospital management systems, where accuracy, compliance, and efficiency determine the financial viability of healthcare organizations worldwide.

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Physicians Practice

AUGUST 12, 2025

Reynolds August 12th 2025 Article Ep. Part 2) Austin Littrell August 12th 2025 Podcast Practice tip of the week: Lessons from ants Keith A. Reynolds August 12th 2025 Article Ep. Reynolds August 12th 2025 Article Related Content 7 ways to keep your practice productive over Labor Day weekend Keith A.

Medication

Physicians Practice

JULY 16, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Practice tip of the week: Starting an RPM program Physicians Practice Staff July 14th 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. of AIMPA Austin Littrell June 23rd 2025 Podcast Paul Berggreen, M.D., 70: The state of private practice with Paul Berggreen, M.D.,

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Physicians Practice

JULY 10, 2025

July 10, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. Make sure you know what to budget for medical billing software Get your free download. Medical billing is more than a back-office task — it's a core part of practice profitability. "Kip" Beals III, MD Austin Littrell March 3rd 2025 Podcast Norman K.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Being so close to the New Year, it is of high importance that your medical practice finishes its medical billing in good time. Here are three essential tasks to help you wrap up your medical billing for the New Year: 1. Audit and update patient information Accurate patient data is integral to medical billing.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 15, 2025

Revenue cycle management (RCM) challenges are constant in the healthcare industry, and 2025 will be no exception. At Health Prime , our billing experts compiled a list of the top four RCM challenges healthcare businesses face in 2025 and some strategies for addressing some strategies to address them effectively. 1.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 20, 2025

There was a sizeable increase in the number of individuals affected by healthcare data breaches, which increased by 302% from May 2025. The post June 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. The median data breach size over the past 12 months is 4.7 million healthcare records a month. dba Frank D.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 25, 2025

Enter into this climate two emerging payment approaches that are gaining traction: the pay‑first model, which collects copays, deductibles and any postvisit balances up front, and the direct primary care (DPC) model, which replaces fee‑for‑service billing with a flat subscription fee for primary care services.

Patient Experience

Arkenea

AUGUST 9, 2025

Physicians understand clinical decision-making requirements, nurses know the nuances of patient care documentation, and administrative staff can identify billing and compliance challenges. These requirements often stem from regulatory compliance needs, billing requirements, or poor system design.

Documentation

Physicians Practice

JULY 8, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Lead, follow or get out of the way Neil Baum, MD June 20th 2025 Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. of AIMPA Austin Littrell June 23rd 2025 Podcast Paul Berggreen, M.D.,

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Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2025

July 15, 2025 By Keith A. Recent Videos Related Content Practice tip of the week: Starting an RPM program Physicians Practice Staff July 14th 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell April 14th 2025 Podcast Stephen A. 60: Strategic planning with Stephen A.

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Medical Economics

JULY 25, 2025

After two decades in the medical billing industry, we’ve seen too many trustworthy physicians get blindsided by audit requests, scrambling to gather documentation while trying to understand what went wrong. The problem isn’t necessarily the volume — it’s when the documentation doesn’t support what you’re billing for.

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Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2025

voters, the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” Act (BBB) is seen unfavorably by nearly a 2:1 margin. But favorability erodes when people hear about possible health impacts, we learn in the June 2025 Health Tracking Poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Across all U.S. ” Shades of Bernie Sanders!

Insurance

Physicians Practice

AUGUST 5, 2025

August 5, 2025 By Keith A. Reynolds August 5th 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell August 5th 2025 Podcast Stephen A. Hey there folks, my name is Keith Reynolds, I’m the editor of Physicians Practice and this is the P2 Management Minute.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 31, 2025

Reynolds July 31st 2025 Article Regular financial audits transform overlooked trends into actionable insights, ensuring your practice thrives amidst rising costs and shrinking margins. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell July 31st 2025 Podcast Stephen A. Recent Videos Related Content 5 metrics you should audit every year Keith A.

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Physicians Practice

AUGUST 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 By Keith A. 1) Offer convenient digital tools Match modern expectations: enable online self-scheduling, prescription refill requests, bill pay, and secure portal messaging. 2) Train every role in customer service Satisfaction is everyone’s job—from physicians to billing. Reynolds August 11th 2025 Article Ep.

De-Escalation

Physicians Practice

JUNE 9, 2025

of Roetzel & Andress June 9, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. Recent Videos Related Content Patient loyalty: Encourage them to keep coming back Neil Baum, MD June 6th 2025 Article Creating memorable patient experiences boosts loyalty and encourages repeat visits to your medical practice. Adler, J.D., Price, M.D.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The 2025 convening of CES (once known as the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas officially kicks off on 7 January 2025. More granularly, Ill be looking into Sleep-tech: The square footage of CES convention floor space devoted to sleep has been significant and visible, with 2025 growing new products and sleep-tech flavors.

Scheduling

Arkenea

JULY 9, 2025

In 2025, successful Epic implementation must address emerging requirements including artificial intelligence integration, cloud computing capabilities, and enhanced interoperability standards that have become essential for modern healthcare delivery. The post The Complete Epic Implementation Guide For 2025 appeared first on.

Unit Organization and Environment

Physicians Practice

JULY 21, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Practice tip of the week: Improving physician engagement Physicians Practice Staff July 21st 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. Part 1) Austin Littrell July 21st 2025 Podcast American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D.,

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Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

So, I ask you, instead of Im busy, what will you say in 2025? Id love to hear your ideas about how we turn how were feeling into a positive rather than a negative. And how do we explain to people that our role is more than just busy? The post Busy or unpredictable? – By Kay Keane appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 24, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content 5 signs your small practice needs new management software Austin Littrell July 23rd 2025 Article Private practices face mounting challenges, from staffing shortages to reimbursement pressures. Part 1) Austin Littrell July 21st 2025 Podcast American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D.,

Patient Satisfaction

Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Practice tip of the week: Starting an RPM program Physicians Practice Staff July 14th 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. of Roetzel & Andress Austin Littrell June 9th 2025 Podcast Ericka Adler, J.D., 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L.

Billing

Medical Economics

JUNE 30, 2025

Future Steps in Documentation and Efficiency (00:13:49) Considers whether agent AI can further automate tasks like billing and multi-step processes. Related Videos Related Content Advertisement June 26th 2025 To really make AI useful, health systems should rethink how they use data, researchers say May 27th 2025 Ep. Singer, M.D.

Diagnostics

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2025

On March 22, 2025, Compumedics identified unauthorized access to its network which disrupted the operations of its information technology systems. They confirmed that an unauthorized third party had access to its systems between February 15, 2025, and March 23, 2025, during which time files were copied from its systems.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 1, 2025

Follow Author Jul 01, 2025, 12:26pm EDT Jul 01, 2025, 02:40pm EDT Share Save Comment WOODLAWN, MARYLAND: An aerial view of the Centers More for Medicare & Medicaid Services building on March 19, 2025. All Rights Reserved. I write about business model strategy and execution across healthcare.

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Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 14, 2025

Follow Author Jun 14, 2025, 04:29pm EDT Share Save Comment Dr. Oz just turned 65 and became a Medicare beneficiary. Here’s why it matters: - Operational Truth : You only truly understand the friction points—customer service delays, billing errors, prescription denials—if you live them yourself. All Rights Reserved. Jain , Contributor.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 29, 2025

Reynolds July 29th 2025 Article These essential marketing strategies will elevate your medical practice's visibility and attract patients in a competitive health care landscape. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell April 14th 2025 Podcast Stephen A. Recent Videos Related Content 11 ways to market your practice Keith A.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 24, 2025

That means décor is not a luxury add-on; it is an operational tool every bit as critical as the EHR or billing software. 66: AI diagnostic tools with Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics Austin Littrell May 27th 2025 Podcast Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics joins the show to discuss AI diagnostic tools.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 2, 2025

Follow Author Jul 02, 2025, 11:08am EDT Jul 02, 2025, 05:19pm EDT Share Save WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 13: U.S. Capitol on May 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke out against the Republican budget bill and the potential cuts to safety net programs including Medicaid, Social Security and veterans’ services.

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

Healthcare practices are often plagued with medical billing compliance questions like: “Am I upcoding?” ” With all of these concerns, it’s vital that providers and billing departments understand and follow the key elements of proper medical billing compliance to run a successful practice.

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Physicians Practice

AUGUST 4, 2025

76: What AI can (and can't) do for prior authorizations, with Brad Boyd of BDO USA August 4, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. 76: What AI can (and can't) do for prior authorizations, with Brad Boyd of BDO USA August 4, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 23, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Key RPM takeaways from the 2026 PFS proposed rule Daniel Tashnek, JD July 23rd 2025 Article Proposed changes to remote care management by CMS enhance flexibility and reimbursement, reshaping patient monitoring and integrated care for providers. of AIMPA Austin Littrell June 23rd 2025 Podcast Paul Berggreen, M.D.,

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