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Will New Medicaid Policies Put Hospital Margins at Risk?

EvidenceCare

These improvements reflect stabilization following pandemic-related disruptions and cost pressures. Cost-Sharing: Medicaid recipients earning above the poverty line could face copays up to $35 per visit, capped at 5% of income. Effective care transitions and follow-up can improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary costs.

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Agentic AI: What it can and can't do for physicians

Medical Economics

In health care, this means AI systems could carry out complex, multi-step tasks—such as scheduling follow-ups, drafting prior authorization requests, or coordinating care—without requiring constant human oversight. 65: Patient autonomy with Jeffrey A. Singer, M.D. 65: Patient autonomy with Jeffrey A. Singer, M.D.

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Top medical practice software tools in 2025

Mobius MD

However, managing a successful medical practice in 2025 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. You must maintain an online presence, manage scheduling, and securely communicate with patients. Here are 6 of our favorite medical practice software tools in 2025, each with a different purpose.

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The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

Each step of the billing process requires people to have specialized knowledge and to be able to maintain consistent follow-through. When it comes to patient billing, staff must manage communications about balances, set up payment plans, and handle questions about coverage.

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Retina Group of Washington Agrees to $3.6 Million Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit

The HIPAA Journal

The cash payment may be higher or lower depending on the number of valid claims received.Class members wishing to submit a claim for reimbursement of losses may claim up to $300 for documented unreimbursed ordinary losses, including up to 4 hours of lost time at $25 per hour.

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57% of patients say yes to AI in the exam room if it means more time with their doctor

Medical Economics

Patients are comfortable with AI in operational tasks like prescription refills and appointment scheduling but wary of its role in diagnosis and treatment. Patients were most comfortable with AI assisting in prescription refills (42%), appointment scheduling and reminders (35%) and check-in processes (31%).

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Video consultations are quicker, easier and less expensive than in-person visits, study finds

Medical Economics

Same outcomes, less time Researchers enrolled 120 Dutch patients scheduled for complex abdominal procedures, including liver and pancreatic surgeries. None of the patients in the video group requested an in-person follow-up to repeat the conversation. What did change? Time, money and environmental impact. Adler, J.D.,