Make America Tan Again: “Big, Beautiful Bill” Burns The Tanning Tax
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 23, 2025
Tucked among the trillions of dollars in tax cuts in the Houses just passed big, beautiful bill is repeal of a 10% tax on tanning services.
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Empowering diabetes management through coordinated billing practices
Health Prime
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Even if it can seem unrelated, medical billing plays a massive role in managing diabetes. By encouraging best practices in medical billing, your practice can ensure financial performance optimization and better patient outcomes. Here are four reasons why diabetes billing can help you improve patient outcomes and enhance cash flow: 1.
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Bill Clinton Hospitalized With Flu, Influenza A Surges Throughout U.S.
Forbes Healthcare
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu. Meanwhile, here's the latest from the CDC about influenza cases increasing
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Medicare Is Failing Patients: A New Bill Can Help Fix That
Forbes Healthcare
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
And, how can a new bill submitted to Congress fix things? Physician pay has decreased 33% from 2001 to 2025. How does that impact patients? What do doctors have to say?
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The Craziest Medical Bills
Scrubs
AUGUST 11, 2023
Patients around the country are getting stuck with enormous medical bills as hospitals continue to mark up the cost of their services, including those for routine medical procedures and advanced surgeries. For many patients and families, rising medical bills can be a nightmare. 79 million Americans have medical bill or debt problems.
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Congress Introduces Safe Staffing Bill for Hospitals to Protect Nurses
Scrubs
MARCH 30, 2023
Nurses have been organizing to get federal lawmakers to pass a bill that would set minimum nurse-patient ratios for every department in every hospital in the country. The bill, known as The Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act, was authored by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in the Senate and Rep.
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Have Good Health Insurance? Too Bad. You Could Still Get A $250,000 Bill
Forbes Healthcare
JUNE 13, 2024
The bureaucracy and opacity of hospital and insurance billing is impossible to navigate. But it doesn't have to be.
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U.K. Brings Back Bill To Ban Tobacco Sales For Young Teenagers Forever
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 17, 2024
The bill, which would prevent young people from ever being able to legally buy tobacco products including cigarettes, was originally introduced by Rishi Sunak.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Fiscal reform that Americans want, or gutting the health care system?
Medical Economics
MAY 22, 2025
Responses focus on health care as House approves One Big Beautiful Bill federal spending legislation.
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Who Pays The Bill When Medical Artificial Intelligence Harms Patients?
Forbes Healthcare
MARCH 28, 2024
Who do you sue if the medical AI makes a mistake?
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HHS Announces Rule To Protect Consumers From Surprise Medical Bills
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 2, 2021
Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury, and the Office of Personnel Management, issued “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I,” an interim final rule that will restrict excessive out […].
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St. Paul Wipes Out $40 Million in Medical Debt for 32,000 Residents
Scrubs
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Paul residents, allowing them to “breathe easy” and focus on their well-being without the looming stress of unpaid medical bills. Many residents struggle under the weight of unpaid medical bills, which not only impacts their financial well-being but also exacerbates mental and physical health challenges.
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The PBM Bill Failed. Americans Dodged A Bullet.
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 2, 2025
The time is right for PBM reform, but the American people might be better served if Congress goes back to the drawing board and takes a different approach.
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How to bill for a house call visit
Mobius MD
APRIL 8, 2025
Here’s a quick overview of tips and CPT codes for the next time you bill for a house call visit. Consider this when you bill for a house call Medicare reimburses providers for home visits only if they are medically necessary. CPT Home Services Codes Physicians use a limited set of CPT codes to bill for house calls.
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Medical billing audits: A proactive approach to compliance and revenue protection
Health Prime
JANUARY 8, 2025
Medical billing audits are a great tool for achieving compliance and safeguarding revenue. Also, third-party payers conduct billing audits through their employees or their agents. Fraud Avoidance: Either billing errors or fraudulent activities committed on your part can lead to criminal prosecution and a tainted public image.
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Emergency Medical Billing Areas To Maximize Revenue During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 26, 2021
The article Emergency Medical Billing Areas To Maximize Revenue During The COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. As an owner of a healthcare facility, you may know that the healthcare system in the US has been going through a rough patch for several years now. However, note that with all the existing […].
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3 essential tasks for wrapping up your medical billing for the New Year
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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Democrats Blumenthal And Tonko Introduce New Bill To Curb Gambling Advertising
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 12, 2024
Representative Tonko and Senator Blumenthal aim to limit possibly harmful ad practices and offer federal help to investigate problem gambling and treat sufferers.
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Occupational Therapy Billing Units: A Complete Guide
Medbridge
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Occupational therapy billing units (OT billing units) are a necessary part of clinical practice, providing a foundation for accurately documenting and billing for services.
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Trick Or Treatment? A Bat Bite And The Frightening Reality Of Healthcare Bills
Forbes Healthcare
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Healthcare decisions are inherently agonizing, and in the United States, this agony is compounded by the uncertainty of what will or will not be covered by insurance.
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Work Environments for a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Northwest Career College
OCTOBER 28, 2024
If you are considering pursuing a career in medical billing and coding, you may have questions like where you will be able to work after receiving your certification or license. Many healthcare settings require the services of medical billing and coding specialists for record organization and management, insurance claims, and billing.
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Simplifying Compliance: How Medical Billing Services Keep You Audit-Ready
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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3 effective strategies to minimize administrative burden during holiday peaks
Health Prime
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Also, using automated scheduling tools can enable faster and more efficient processing of appointments and billing. It also allows patients to schedule appointments, make bill payments, and access medical records through online portals. This will minimize administrative burdens while providing unprecedented ease.
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A Health Consumer Bill of Rights: Assuring Affordability, Access, Autonomy, and Equity
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
NABIP, whose members represent professionals in the health insurance benefits industry, drafted and adopted a new American Healthcare Consumer Bill of Rights launched at the meeting. There have been many versions of so-called “patient’s bills of rights” over the years.
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AAFP: Big Beautiful Bill could affect physicians through Medicare pay, direct primary care, student loans, business taxes
Medical Economics
MAY 22, 2025
AAFP board chair details potential effects in critique of federal spending plan.
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Why Is The House Appropriations Committee Gunning For The CDC?
Forbes Healthcare
JULY 30, 2024
If this bill becomes law, the CDC Injury Center and other valuable public health programs will cease to exist. Healthcare costs will continue to rise and our nation's health will decline.
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U.K. Smokefree Generation Bill In Danger After Election Announcement
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
Legislation to make it illegal to sell any kind of tobacco products to young people in the U.K. looks likely to not be approved before the general election.
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Your Billing Assistant: Using Artificial Intelligence for Medical Billing
CollaborateMD
AUGUST 5, 2024
One of the most effective is artificial intelligence medical billing. If you’re considering integrating AI into medical billing, keep reading to understand how it works. Then review best practices in implementing AI into medical billing. With AI medical billing, you can prevent these costly denials.
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Physical Therapy Billing Units: An Essential Overview
Medbridge
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
On top of their duty to treat patients, physical therapists (PTs) manage complex documentation, billing, and coding tasks critical to ensuring proper reimbursement for services from insurers. Physical therapy billing units are at the core of this process, providing a standardized way to quantify services during therapy sessions.
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Uninsured, less educated patients less likely to question medical bills: study
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
One in five survey respondents reported that their household had received a bill they disagreed with or couldn’t afford in the past year, but only 62% reached out to a billing office, according to a new study published in JAMA.
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This $2.2 Billion Startup’s GPT-4 Powered AI Bot Demystifies Health Insurance
Forbes Healthcare
MAY 15, 2024
billion healthcare bill. Livongo cofounder Glen Tullman wants to help employers lower healthcare costs with AI, but it may be just another Band-aid for America's $4.5
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Walgreens settles allegations of fraudulent billing with DOJ
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Illinois-based pharmacy giant has agreed to pay almost $107 million to settle claims it billed Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs for prescriptions that were never dispensed.
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5 medical billing services you can rely on external experts for
Health Prime
JANUARY 1, 2025
Delegating specific medical billing processes in your practice to an expert partner offers a strategic and forward-thinking approach to enhancing efficiency, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring financial stability. Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing. At Health Prime, we can help !
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5 common billing challenges faced by medical practices and how to address them
Health Prime
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Medical billing is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of practice management in the dynamic healthcare landscape, where the primary focus is on providing quality patient care. However, amid the intricacies of coding regulations, payer policies, and administrative tasks, medical practices encounter many challenges in the billing process.
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When Poor Care Pays: The Hidden Flaws In America's Healthcare System
Forbes Healthcare
JANUARY 21, 2025
healthcare system turns patient suffering into more revenue: delays, hidden billing tricks, and skyrocketing costs reveal the shocking price of poor care.
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SB 2385: Flawed bill could worsen healthcare inequities in Illinois
Patients Rising
MAY 23, 2025
David Koehler would provide greater […] The post SB 2385: Flawed bill could worsen healthcare inequities in Illinois appeared first on Patients Rising. A proposal before the General Assembly could worsen healthcare inequities in Illinois and enrich billion-dollar healthcare corporations, patient advocates warn. SB 2385 by State Sen.
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How Medical Debt Drives Patients To Anonymity In The ER: The Truth Behind “John Doe”
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Some patients withhold their identity to avoid the medical bills. Under EMTALA, emergency rooms are required to medically screen and stabilize all patients.
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Federal government notches rare win in surprise billing lawsuit
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Last week, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the federal government’s original interpretation of the No Surprises Act in determining how a key metric in billing disputes is calculated.
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5 signs you should consider a medical billing partner
Health Prime
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Accurate and efficient medical billing is essential for your practice to get timely reimbursement for the services you render to patients. Therefore, optimized medical billing cannot be overstated. Learn about the benefits of outsourcing your medical billing in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.
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3 best practices to master medical billing for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Health Prime
JUNE 6, 2024
As we enter Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2024 , it’s imperative to underscore the importance of effective medical billing practices in providing quality care for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Best billing practices for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care 1.
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CMS holds accountable care organizations harmless for ‘highly suspect’ Medicare billing
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Aberrant billing for urinary catheters last year could have made it harder for ACOs in Medicare to bring in shared savings. That’s no longer the case under a new final rule.
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3 potential data and compliance breaches in your medical billing
Health Prime
AUGUST 8, 2024
In today’s digital age, medical practices rely extensively on electronic systems like Electronic Health Records (EHR) , Practice Management Software (PMS), and online billing platforms to manage patient information and billing processes. At Health Prime, we can help!
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Drug Patent Reform’s Been Postponed Repeatedly, Is The 119th Congress Ready To Act?
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 6, 2025
Whats noteworthy is that in this Congress the Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance their drug patent reform plans, re-introduced as two separate bills.
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How to Streamline Your Medical Claims Management Process for Better Results
CollaborateMD
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Not if you ask billing managers. Healthcare providers and organizations have the power to improve medical billing and collections. By optimizing the medical billing workflow and integrating claims management tools and solutions, you can minimize denials, reduce processing times, and ultimately improve patient satisfaction.
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