Valant

MAY 13, 2025

Do you know how to manage insurance claims to minimize denials and maintain your cash flow? Practice management skills like scheduling, billing, documentation, and compliance can protect you from professional burnout and set you on a path to success. But do you know how to set up an efficient scheduling system?

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 9, 2025

Off-Label Use Legal Concerns (00:02:49)** Explains legal concerns with off-label prescribing and how to mitigate risks through documentation and informed consent. Insurance Denials and Prior Authorizations (00:11:26)** Challenges with insurance coverage, prior authorizations, and evolving insurer policies for GLP-1 prescriptions.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 2, 2025

He has authored or co-authored over 250 articles that have appeared in peer-reviewed medical publications on various urologic topics as well as articles on practice management. Baum wrote the popular column, The Bottom Line, for Urology Times for more than 20 years. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Insurance credentialing is an important, intricate process that results in you becoming a “paneled,” in-network provider for a health insurance plan. In this article, we will explain how to get credentialed with insurance companies using the three most common methods. Blog What Is an Insurance Panel? Medicare ).

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That’s the mantra coming out of this week’s annual Capitol Conference convened by the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP). FYI you might know of NABIP by its former acronym, NAHU, the National Association of Health Underwriters).

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 26, 2025

In just three to five minutes every contributor will introduce themselves, share a signature “pearl” they rely on in daily work or preview the practical themes they will unpack in upcoming articles. Our goal is to humanize expertise while adding fresh energy to your practice.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Just this year alone, we’ve seen some of the largest and most alarming healthcare data breaches in history, including those related to the American Medical Collection Agency, insurer Dominion National, and Inmediata Health Group, just to name a few. Creating a public relations strategy is key to overcoming a data security breach.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 27, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article The small details, like restroom cleanliness, shape patient perceptions and impact healthcare experiences in practices. Please share your stories for a future article at doctorwhiz@gmail.com. Finding and fixing these details doesn’t just solve small problems; it prevents patients from imagining bigger ones.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

Nobody went into medicine to write notes or fill out insurance authorization forms,” said J. He added that medical payers now require so much documentation related to patients that “it’s almost an arms race.” Scott Smitherman, chief medical information officer at Providence Health.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. Neil Baum, MD Successful practices do not follow others; rather, they make their own paths and follow their own pathways and agendas.

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Medical Economics

JULY 1, 2025

Nearly one-third (28%) said physicians spent between 7 and 12 of those minutes focused on documentation. In that context, it’s not hard to understand why AI-powered ambient documentation that transcribes and organizes patient conversations into electronic health records (EHRs), is gaining favor. It also presents a business case.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 9, 2025

Canceling services and coordinating mail forwarding are important tasks to prevent unnecessary expenses and ensure receipt of important documents. These professionals can document and prove the value of your business to help you ensure it's listed at a reasonable price. This is where a broker or appraiser comes in.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 27, 2025

Establishing medical necessity: The downstream importance of diagnosis codes Establishing a patient’s medical necessity is critical because it ensures that diagnostic tests, treatments and referrals are both clinically justified and reimbursable by insurance. were hospitalized.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 30, 2025

So as they come out and they're really learning that, it really turns care and documentation on its head. Most of the insurance company data that is provided to a lot of the practices is oftentimes six months or older. It's not something that they're teaching in medical school. So those concerns are absolutely valid.

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

This article dives into the importance of compliance, common challenges, and how medical billing services can help simplify compliance for your practice. RELATED ARTICLE: Your Medical Billing Secret Weapon: SMS Text and Broadcast Messaging What is Medical Billing Compliance? Following health insurance policies and procedures.

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Practice Index

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It's so easy to use and with just a few simple steps, you can accurately establish the impact of National Insurance, pension and National Minimum Wage changes for your practice. Best of our blogs Salary Calculator - FREE in the HUB - The only salary calculator you need has arrived!

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Valant

DECEMBER 16, 2024

r/therapists offers advice on practice management, such as detailed discussions on handling insurance claims. Professionals on r/therapists share links to articles, studies, and news about mental health, therapy techniques, and new research. Members sometimes share anonymized cases to seek advice or discuss treatment options.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In this article, we aim to debunk these myths and shed light on the real responsibilities, qualifications, and contributions of medical assistants in today’s healthcare landscape. This knowledge is essential for accurately handling patient records, insurance claims, and other healthcare-related documents.

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Medical Economics

JULY 8, 2025

Industry data showed that insurers on HealthCare.gov denied about 19% of in-network claims in 2023 ; that’s $73 million out of $319 million in claims filed. For example, if you see a spike in denials from a particular insurer due to eligibility, you know exactly where to focus your front-end efforts.

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Valant

OCTOBER 23, 2024

These standardized codes ensure proper reimbursement and streamline the billing process for insurance companies and healthcare providers. They are used for billing purposes and help insurance companies determine appropriate reimbursement rates for different types of therapy sessions. What are CPT Codes for Psychotherapy?

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Practice Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

Read more The IGPM - The only nationally recognised professional body for Practice Managers - By Nicola Davies - You might recall seeing a few articles in the media about a push to get Practice Managers regulated in a similar way to Doctors.

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The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

In his article “ An Epic Saga: The Origin Story ” he describes how Epic grew to its current size. Even today, as Seth Joseph documents , Epic is already attracting lawsuits from multiple “smaller, adjacent vendors.” Epic’s EHR Expansion Plans Epic is more than a basic EHR — it offers existing customers a broad base of capabilities.

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Arkenea

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you are a startup evaluating your first development project or an enterprise looking to optimize your delivery model, this article provides clear, actionable insights to make informed decisions. Document nonfunctional requirements such as performance, security, and compliance.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This article plunges into this issue, exploring the possible reasons behind these layoffs and the potential impact on patients’ outcomes. Financial Constraints and Budgetary Cuts Healthcare institutions often face financial constraints, with shrinking budgets and reduced reimbursements from insurance companies and government programs.

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CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

An analysis by KFF found that insurance denial rates could be as high as 49%. This ensures that documentation is compliant. RELATED ARTICLE What’s the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Charge Capture? Then, find the gaps by documenting your billing and coding workflow. It’s a crucial step in the revenue cycle.

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Relias

MAY 7, 2025

In the past, healthcare payments from insurers came after providing services to patients, known as a fee-for-service model. Forbes, in an article titled, How Technology Is Improving The Patient Experience And Health Outcomes , documents the positive impact technology has on the patient experience and health outcomes.

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The Healthcare Blog

MAY 14, 2024

It’s well documented that the U.S. Think health insurers denying claims or making doctors/patients jump through predetermination hoops. Mr. Thompson concluded his article: Complex organizations need to do a lot of different jobs to appease their various stakeholders, and they need to hire people to do those jobs.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how EHRs designed for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can benefit practices and patients. Behavioral health billing codes are also complex, and insurance claims and authorizations may be more difficult to secure.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

It’s essential for mental health professionals and billing specialists to accurately use this code for proper documentation and reimbursement. Substance Use Disorders F10-F19 For more information on related mental health codes, check our articles on ICD-10 codes for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. What is ICD-10?

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 23, 2025

Administrative Complexities : Even with willing preceptors, navigating affiliation agreements, liability insurance, and credentialing processes can derail placements. Document Everything : Maintain detailed records of all preceptor correspondence to demonstrate diligence to program faculty if cancellations occur.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 18, 2019

He co-wrote the first “It’s The Prices Stupid” research article in Health Affairs with Gerard Anderson et. Increasingly, as patients bear more first-dollar costs through high-deductible health plans, co-payments and co-insurance sharing, the patient-as-payor has become more sensitive to these prices.

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Arkenea

JULY 8, 2024

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations ensure that ePHI (Protected Health Information) is safe and secure from potential hackers. Learn about the nitty-gritty about HIPAA audit trails and log requirements in this article, which will help you to get started on your audit trails.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

In this article, we present a brief guide on how to start a therapy practice. Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. Fees will be involved, and you may have to file Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation.

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Doximity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

I use it regularly for faxing prior authorizations and clinical documents to insurance companies as well as calling patients when working remotely.” Doximity's Fax tool allows users to scan documents, as well as sign, date, and annotate faxes directly on their mobile phones. based pharmacists.

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Arkenea

MARCH 29, 2025

To stay on top of protecting ePHI, ensure to run through the HIPAA compliance checklist covered in this article. Covered entities include health insurance companies, health plans, healthcare programs by the government, healthcare providers, and healthcare clearinghouses. More: HIPAA-compliant web hosting servers 4.

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Valant

MAY 3, 2024

In this article, we will examine some of the key forms your mental health private practice needs and what these forms should include, and we will share several resources to get you started. Self-pay fees for your most used insurance codes should be included, and you should reiterate your cancellation and no-show fees here.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

This article was written in partnership with SimiTree , a leading solution to align your organizational initiatives with your patients wellbeing. An esketamine-based prescription medication, nasal sprays can be more accessible, often covered by insurance and used in Veterans programs.

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