The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

This month, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) agreed to settlements with two healthcare providers who employed nurses on the HHS-OIG exclusion list, who provided items or services that were billed to federally funded healthcare programs.

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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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Medical Economics

JUNE 9, 2025

Related Videos Related Content Advertisement June 9th 2025 Phillips Medisize launches first branded medical connectors to support advanced ep devices May 27th 2025 Ep. 66: AI diagnostic tools with Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics June 6th 2025 Report: Many health care organizations aren’t ready for GenAI March 24th 2025 Ep.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 6, 2025

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. Austin Littrell June 2nd 2025 Podcast Tom Price, M.D., Transform interactions into lasting connections.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 19, 2025

Smartphones sit on the reception counter, physicians tap tablets at the bedside, and billing staff troubleshoot laptops from home. 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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Medical Economics

JUNE 12, 2025

AI use is rising, but confidence is lagging Fifty-seven percent of responding physicians reported using AI tools in their practice, mostly for tasks like documentation and billing, in the form of chatbots, and even for assistance with diagnostics. 40% believed AI could improve billing accuracy and treatment planning.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 9, 2025

of Roetzel & Andress June 9, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. Don't miss our previous episodes on immigration policy and the physician shortage , AI diagnostic tools , patient autonomy and malpractice law. Austin Littrell June 2nd 2025 Podcast Tom Price, M.D., Adler, J.D., 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

Relias

JULY 15, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) , passed into law on July 4, 2025, includes major healthcare policy changes affecting all levels of acute care. Also known as the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), the federal legislation establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program and allocates $50 billion in funding over five years.

Acute Care

Physicians Practice

JULY 30, 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. Reynolds News Article AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore — it’s reshaping daily workflows inside medical practices.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 9, 2025

Physicians Practice Digital Edition June 2025 The latest issue of the Physicians Practice digital edition has gone live. 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.

Diagnostics

Medical Economics

JUNE 27, 2025

Establishing medical necessity ensures justified diagnostic tests and treatments, aiding reimbursement and proactive allergy management. It’s important to choose the right test to aid the diagnostic process. Additionally, a patient’s reactions should be consistently reproducible under similar circumstances.

Tests

Valant

MAY 13, 2025

As you finish your behavioral health education, you’ve mastered diagnostic techniques, therapeutic approaches, and other aspects of treatment. Practice management skills like scheduling, billing, documentation, and compliance can protect you from professional burnout and set you on a path to success.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 17, 2025

Bondar, which has received Medicare billing code E2617, is a 3D-printed, custom-fit back support tailored to the user’s body shape. Related Videos Related Content Advertisement June 18th 2025 Can primary care physicians capture diagnostic-quality heart imaging? May 27th 2025 Ep. May 27th 2025 Ep. May 27th 2025 Ep.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 23, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content 7 signs that your practice needs a new EHR Austin Littrell June 20th 2025 Article From sluggish systems to frustrated staff, these red flags could mean it's time to upgrade your practice's electronic health record system. Austin Littrell May 19th 2025 Podcast Jeffrey A. Singer, M.D.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 21, 2025

Whether it’s your front desk lead, billing manager, or your practice administrator, when one person holds all the knowledge and responsibility, your entire practice is at risk. Related Videos Related Content Advertisement June 20th 2025 Cassie is an AI receptionist — and possibly the future of front desk medicine June 16th 2025 Ep.

Medication

Physicians Practice

JULY 21, 2025

In this January 2025 article on improving physician engagement, Katherine P. Reynolds July 18th 2025 Article These six simple strategies will boost morale and enhance productivity for your medical practice staff every Friday afternoon. Reynolds Feature Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Health Populi

APRIL 2, 2025

For this inaugural report, ixlayer and Ipsos surveyed 414 patients online in January 2025 who were dealing with asthma, COPD, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, psoriasis, or atopic dermatitis. households earning over $180,000 a year are now worried about medical bills in America. And even 40% of U.S.

Patient Experience

Physicians Practice

JUNE 30, 2025

71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health June 30, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. 71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health June 30, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. 71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health June 30, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A.

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Medical Economics

JULY 7, 2025

The companies paid kickbacks for patient referrals and billed Medicare for medically unnecessary equipment, receiving $26.7 The innovation could overcome the limitations of rigid scintillators currently used in medical diagnostics. million in payments. Roussonicolos must also pay over $21 million in restitution and forfeiture.

Medication

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 9, 2025

By Healthcare Dive staff • Updated June 6, 2025 Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images via Getty Images CMS expands audits to crack down on Medicare Advantage overpayments The agency said it would increase the number of MA plan audits and complete its backlog of reviews by investing in technology and growing its medical coding workforce.

Follow-Up

Physicians Practice

JUNE 30, 2025

This April 2025 article on improving the patient experience gives this tip: 2. Recent Videos Related Content Bathrooms “R” Us Neil Baum, MD June 27th 2025 Article The small details, like restroom cleanliness, shape patient perceptions and impact healthcare experiences in practices.

Patient Experience

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 9, 2025

Things like: Clinical documentation and note-taking Prior authorization paperwork Appointment scheduling and reminders Medical coding and billing While physician burnout has declined in recent years, almost half of clinicians still report feeling stressed. By Emily Olsen • May 22, 2025 Keep up with the story.

Follow-Up

Medical Economics

JUNE 5, 2025

The bill has bipartisan support, with majority backing in both the Senate and House, highlighting a commitment to innovative cancer detection solutions. The bill has bipartisan support, with majority backing in both the Senate and House, highlighting a commitment to innovative cancer detection solutions. ACS CAN credited Sen.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 30, 2025

Published June 30, 2025 By Susanna Vogel Staff Reporter post share post print email license The judgment comes in a dispute over a South Carolina policy, but is expected to have sweeping implications nationwide. ET The Value of Early Claims Data in Clinical and Commercial Strategy Presented by studioID and PurpleLab 31 JUL Webinar | 2 p.m.

Medical Coding

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 18, 2025

The Governor of Texas has added his signature to a bill regulating the storage and security of electronic health records and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare for diagnostic purposes. If AI tools are used for diagnostic or decision-making purposes, they must also include the individual’s biological sex at birth.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 2, 2025

Follow Author Jul 02, 2025, 08:22am EDT Share Save Comment Insurers designate certain prescription drugs with prior authorization to ensure safe and medically. All Rights Reserved. Cohen , Senior Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy.

Insurance

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 30, 2025

By Emily Olsen • May 22, 2025 Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via Getty Images Tracker The Trump administration is overhauling healthcare policy. By Healthcare Dive staff • Updated June 6, 2025 Keep up with the story. Follow the changes here. Follow the changes here.

Follow-Up

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 30, 2025

Published June 30, 2025 Emily Olsen Reporter post share post print email license Optum headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., By Emily Olsen • May 22, 2025 Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via Getty Images Tracker The Trump administration is overhauling healthcare policy. on May 5, 2023. Follow the changes here.

Follow-Up

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 30, 2025

By Healthcare Dive staff • Updated June 6, 2025 Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images Stopping a ‘moral obscenity’: Senate Judiciary Committee expresses support for PBM reform Sen. By Rebecca Pifer • May 14, 2025 Keep up with the story.

Follow-Up

Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 11, 2025

Follow Author Jun 11, 2025, 07:00am EDT Jun 11, 2025, 03:28pm EDT Share Save Comment Left to right Mirvie's cofounders: Maneesh Jain aand Stephen Quake Mirvie uses RNA technology to predict pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia, through a simple blood test. All Rights Reserved. and globally. billion in 2024 to $5.8

Insurance

Medical Economics

JULY 11, 2025

Morning Medical Update © Dz Lab - stock.adobe.com CVS’ Omnicare unit ordered to pay $949M in whistleblower fraud case A federal judge has ordered CVS Health’s Omnicare unit to pay nearly $949 million for improperly billing Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare for invalid prescriptions over an eight-year span. Subscribe Now!

Medication

Medical Economics

JUNE 19, 2025

Related Videos Related Content Advertisement June 18th 2025 Medicare hospital insurance trust fund projected to be depleted in 2033 June 16th 2025 Ep. 69: The physician shortage with Brian McKillop of AMN Healthcare June 18th 2025 Can primary care physicians capture diagnostic-quality heart imaging? June 9th 2025 Ep.

Medication

Medical Economics

JUNE 17, 2025

Related Videos Related Content Advertisement June 18th 2025 Can primary care physicians capture diagnostic-quality heart imaging? June 16th 2025 Ep. of Roetzel & Andress June 17th 2025 Protect CDC funding—Our patients depend on it June 17th 2025 Fired ACIP members: RFK Jr. June 16th 2025 Ep.

Medication

Health Populi

APRIL 7, 2025

adults 18 and older between February 28 and March 4, 2025, so it was completed a month before the tariffs came to hit peoples’ 401(k) savings and employers’ company stock market caps. We’ve seen this in other studies that focus on medical bills and healthcare spending as a negative influence on seeking health care.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 14, 2025

Investing in Performance, Reaping the Scores Leading hospitals are increasingly investing in preventative maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime, as well as energy-efficient and smart kitchen technologies that offer real-time diagnostics and improved uptime. By Rebecca Pifer • May 14, 2025 Keep up with the story.

Patient Satisfaction

Physicians Practice

JULY 14, 2025

In this February 2025 article by Richard Payerchin on starting a remote patient monitoring program gives this tip: 5. Recent Videos Related Content Every patient deserves your first-time energy Neil Baum, MD July 11th 2025 Article Delivering exceptional patient experiences requires fresh enthusiasm, regardless of repetition.

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