Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

Despite this, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has described the figure as reasonable based on economic forecasts, a sentiment not shared by the British Medical Association (BMA) or the GP practices we spoke to, who continue to shoulder the burden of delivering patient care in an increasingly strained system.

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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. This leads to claim denials and delays due to inappropriate or incorrect insurance information.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As mental health demand continues to grow exponentially , it is equally important for mental health providers to optimize their billing practices to ensure fair and timely reimbursements, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality patient care. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

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Valant

MAY 13, 2025

Do you know how to manage insurance claims to minimize denials and maintain your cash flow? It streamlines communication with patients and creates a professional impression. Billing and Revenue Cycle Insurance claims are complex, which is why some practices employ dedicated billing staff. Schedule a demo today.

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Practice Index

MARCH 6, 2025

Lords bid to exempt practices from NI increases Practices could still be exempted from the increase in employers National Insurance rates following a vote in the House of Lords. The Lords voted to amend the National Insurance Act to protect health and care providers. It states that the dispute with Government may be over.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This principle includes your Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) process from end-to-end, positioning it as a core for proper trustworthiness or effectiveness and patient satisfaction. Read more about this in our blog 4 steps to improve your patient payments process. In medical billing, precision and clarity are key.

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Valant

MAY 30, 2024

There are four critical functions that practitioners should evaluate for outsourcing or hiring: billing, payroll, insurance credentialing, and human resources (HR). Changes in regulations, insurance requirements , and technology mean that practitioners must be proactive to meet the evolving needs of their patients and the industry as a whole.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Lots of new blogs, updates, and support across Practice Index and the HUB. Catch up in our useful roundup blog! Best of our blogs Busy or unpredictable? - Todays blog is designed to take readers through some of the common sick pay issues were asked about. We started off 2025 just as we ended the previous year!

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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.” “You are training the system with your voice and information, and it trains you to be more organized,” she said.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This process ensures your healthcare providers count with proper credentialing and contracting with insurance payers. Medical billers must submit and manage the enrollment process paperwork to make sure insurance companies acknowledge providers; therefore, they can bill for their services. Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Encourage your patients to schedule preventative care appointments Increase early assessment and diagnosis, risk reduction, prevention, and management of chronic diseases for people with or at risk of certain conditions. Every patient can go once a year without any medical symptoms for a routine check-up and preventative care.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. Regularly updating patient records is equally essential, as it helps prevent billing errors and delays.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 8, 2024

Unauthorized access can lead to severe consequences, including identity theft, insurance fraud, and violations of patient privacy. Additionally, it can damage the medical practice’s reputation and result in legal and financial penalties under regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Mildred Elley

MARCH 19, 2025

Medical assistant duties could include helping doctors with medical procedures, preparing patients for x-rays, or simply filing patient medical records. No matter the task, medical assistants are highly trained healthcare professionals who operate both clinically and administratively offering vital patient care.

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Valant

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Expectations of falling interest rates and lower inflation earlier in the year have come to pass, and these changes can have significant implications for behavioral health practices, affecting everything from operational costs to patient care.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Americans who have commercial health insurance (say, through an employer or union) are rarely thought to face barriers to receiving health care — in particular, primary care, that front line provider and on-ramp to the health care system. visits per 100 member-years. ” The U.S.

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Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

Read more about this in our blog 5 techniques to improve communication between your front desk and back office. Seek professional assistance if needed Underpayment challenges are trending up as the insurance and healthcare industries become more complex. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog. At Health Prime, we can help!

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

There are a number of factors to consider, such as service fees, patient volume, and reimbursement rates from insurance providers. Key Components of an Operating Budget Overhead costs are the ongoing expenses required to maintain a practice’s operations, excluding direct patient care costs.

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Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

If youve been considering a job in the medical field that is cost-effective and time-saving, this blog might be just for you. Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Encourage your patients to schedule preventative care appointments Increase early assessment and diagnosis, risk reduction, prevention, and management of chronic diseases for people with or at risk of certain conditions. Every patient can go once a year without any medical symptoms for a routine check-up and preventative care.

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Patient Care Insurance Appointments Scheduling 40

Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Request Pricing Streamlining the Patient Care Process with Valant’s EHR However, it’s not just the treatment phase that must become more efficient to free up your time. You need a quicker, easier EHR workflow throughout the entire patient care process, from start to finish.

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

This level of control allows you to create an environment that reflects your priorities for patient care. You can decide to specialize in certain treatment methods or set up your practice to be more welcoming and accessible to specific patient groups. This can lead to longer wait times for patients.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Counting on external specialized teams in your medical practice presents benefits such as cost savings, financial optimization, focus on patient care, reduced administrative burden, and specialized expertise. Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

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Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

In addition, it’s important to be able to obtain prior authorization from insurance and track prescription statuses. Telehealth Capabilities HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities allow you to treat patients remotely in individual or group therapy sessions.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Counting on external specialized teams in your medical practice presents benefits such as cost savings, financial optimization, focus on patient care, reduced administrative burden, and specialized expertise. Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

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The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Of course the idea is that this is all about using data to improve patient care. Anyone who is anybody, from John Halamka at the Mayo Clinic down to the two guys with a dog in a garage building clinical workflows on ChatGPT, thinks they can improve the patient experience and improve outcomes at lower cost using AI.

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Health Prime

JULY 27, 2023

It involves obtaining approval from insurance companies before a specific procedure, treatment, or medication is administered. The prior authorization process acts as a bridge between healthcare providers and insurance companies, safeguarding the financial interests of both parties.

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Valant

JUNE 2, 2024

While clinical roles focus on direct patient care, administrative roles are geared toward strategic decision-making and understanding sustainable growth. As a clinician, your primary focus is on patient care and therapeutic outcomes. Keeping up-to-date with changes in healthcare regulations is also essential.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

Insurance Considerations: Reimbursement varies by insurer, degree level of the provider, and age requirements (often 18 or 21). Some insurers may not reimburse for 90846, so verify with each insurance company. Extended Time: For sessions lasting 90 minutes or longer, bill 90846 alone (not combined with other codes).

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Open Dental

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Learn how the collaboration of DSOs and clearinghouses drives efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth, for enhanced patient care. The post Leveraging Dental Clearinghouses: The Power of Partnership for Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Health Populi

MARCH 12, 2024

That’s TMI for me to write about in the Health Populi blog, but this story has a current-events twist: the pharmacist could not electronically link with my insurance company to transact my payment. I had caught a bad case of the flu the week before, and subsequently suffered a very long tail of a cough. Not so lucky.

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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. This leads to claim denials and delays due to inappropriate or incorrect insurance information.

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Billing Medication Scheduling Insurance 52

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 2, 2023

She has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care, and health insurance leadership. Meet Crystal Beckford, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care for Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. Talk about your role in nursing. How long have you worked in the nursing field?

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

External Audit Requirements In the behavioral health field, audits involve a comprehensive examination of a practice’s compliance with regulations and standards, such as those from states and insurance providers. For example, state regulations may require regular training for staff dealing with sensitive patient information.

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Health Prime

JULY 27, 2023

It involves obtaining approval from insurance companies before a specific procedure, treatment, or medication is administered. The prior authorization process acts as a bridge between healthcare providers and insurance companies, safeguarding the financial interests of both parties.

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