KevinMD.com

MARCH 20, 2025

As I have written elsewhere, the United States is now embroiled in a highly contentious debate concerning the causes of the so-called “opioid crisis.” Prescribing guidelines updated in 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Veterans Administration (VA) have become the basis for continuing scientifically unsupported restrictions on patient access to Read more When state legislators are given the opportunity, they vote overwhelmingly for doctor autonomy in pai

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Practice Index

MARCH 20, 2025

The Governments announcement last week that NHS England will be abolished has sent ripples through the healthcare system. With the functions being absorbed into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over the next two years, many Practice Managers are wondering what this means for day-to-day operations in primary care. Lets unpack the potential impacts of this seismic shift on GP practices.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

Hacking incidents have been announced by Lake Washington Vascular, Topy America, HealthRev Partners, and St. Charles County Ambulance District and a mobile device has been stolen from an employee of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Lake Washington Vascular Lake Washington Vascular, a surgical center in Bellevue, Washington, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack.

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Practice Index

MARCH 20, 2025

Im currently working through my notice period towards retirement though anyone who knows me knows that I wont retire as such! Im leaving my role as PM at my surgery; its finally time to hand over to someone much younger someone who has the space in their brain to cope with all the stuff we have to deal with! I was just reflecting on the things Ive done, practices where Ive worked and just how much has changed over the last four decades yes, I am THAT old!

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The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Aneesh Chopra (these days at Arcadia) and Matthew Holt got into a discussion of how Medicare Advantage is doing. Working with APG (America’s Physician Groups), his company Arcadia found that Medicare Advantage companies who paid capitation got better outcomes than those who were paying FFS for different patients to the SAME doctors. We got into what is really saving money (Humana says there is little cost differential ), what this means for the policy, what is really happening with risk ad

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KevinMD.com

MARCH 20, 2025

If you have been offered the opportunity to buy into a medical practice, congratulations! For most physicians, this will be a tremendous opportunity. Being offered an ownership interest indicates that the current owners recognize your worth and are inviting you to “join the club.” It is hard to imagine a greater validation from your peers.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 20, 2025

A new report found that millions could lose access to care, even though most Medicaid beneficiaries are working or should be eligible for exemptions from work requirements.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Choosing the right practice management system can transform your healthcare practice. It can bring a refreshing shift from scattered patient files and billing information to seamless, stress-free workflows and revenue management. And the right system can help you deliver better care while improving efficiency. But how do you identify the practice management system requirements that truly align with your needs?

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 20, 2025

The deal, which removes Cigna from the volatile Medicare Advantage market, closed a little over a year after being announced.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Whether you’re a physician starting a practice or a healthcare provider working to expand patient access, getting medical insurance credentialing is vital. Unfortunately, it’s also a very taxing process. It’s so time-consuming and cumbersome that states like California are considering a bill to simplify the process. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to take the mystery out of credentialing, offering a step-by-step overview while addressing common pitfalls, requirements,

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches on its website. This page is regularly updated to reflect the latest healthcare data breach statistics. These statistics and graphs were last updated on March 21, 2025, and are based on data obtained from OCR on March 19, 2025.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 20, 2025

Public health experts describe the latest on measles cases in Texas and broader concerns about vaccinations.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 20, 2025

GE Healthcare, Synchron and robotics companies were among the medtech firms that used Nvidia’s GTC 2025 conference to share updates on their work with the AI computing leader.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 20, 2025

Study finds discrepancy between patients and doctors on emergency visit urgency

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 20, 2025

The health IT vendor hasn’t filed quarterly or annual reports since November 2022. Veradigm was delisted from Nasdaq for failing to comply with financial reporting requirements last year.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 20, 2025

Medical offices may feel clinical, but some personality and warmth will connect with patient emotions.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 20, 2025

Cherodeep Goswami will begin his new role as Providence's chief information and digital officer on May 12.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 20, 2025

Errors in coding, delayed claim submissions, or ineffective patient collections can result in significant revenue losses, impacting a practices ability to invest in staff, technology, and patient care.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 20, 2025

A former HHS secretary argues healthcare should be able to utilize skilled immigrant clinicians to stem the effects of labor shortages.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 20, 2025

Errors in coding, delayed claim submissions, or ineffective patient collections can result in significant revenue losses, impacting a practices ability to invest in staff, technology, and patient care.

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Physicians Practice

MARCH 20, 2025

Discover 13 essential tips for legally and compassionately terminating a medical practice employee, ensuring HIPAA compliance, protecting patient privacy and safeguarding your practices reputation.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 20, 2025

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains when medical practices should conduct risk assessments.

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Patients Rising

MARCH 20, 2025

By Charles Conway As a father, I am deeply concerned about my daughter Angelicas future if Virginia enacts HB 1724. She has Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder that […] The post Veto the Virginia PDAD, Governor Youngkin, Please Stand with Rare Disease Families appeared first on Patients Rising.

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Physicians Practice

MARCH 20, 2025

With seamless technology enabling collaboration between in-office and remote teams, administrative workflows can be managed efficiently, ensuring continuity of care.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 20, 2025

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains why risk assessments are so important for medical practices.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

Earlier this month, a bipartisan pair of senators reintroduced the Genomic Data Protection Act, which aims to regulate the genetic data collected by direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies, which are not bound by the HIPAA Rules. Genetic data collected by HIPAA-regulated entities must be safeguarded in accordance with the HIPAA Rules and there are restrictions on disclosures of that data.

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Northwest Career College

MARCH 20, 2025

Advancements in technology are now unstoppable. AI and SaaS are popping tremendously compared to previous years, and one industry that has been conquered is the Legal Industry. The work of a legal assistant has always been challenging; each day, it is about great organization, efficiency, and even tech-savvy. Fortunately, several ways, through apps and tools, make life easier for a legal assistant in managing tasks, meeting deadlines, and keeping all operations running smoothly.

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Medical Economics

MARCH 20, 2025

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 20, 2025

Regular readers of Sensible Medicine will understand that this post by Rebecca Silverman needs no introduction. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Every 5-7 years, we each have to renew our licenses and passports, take our cars for inspections, replace major home appliances, or hire a contractor to fix a broken pipe.

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Practice Index

MARCH 20, 2025

Talks announced on brand-new contract Practices are to get a completely new national contract in England. GP leaders said they have a promise from the Government and are confident that a relationship reset is underway. The news was revealed at a special conference of local medical committees by Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer, Chair of the BMAs GP committee for England.

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KevinMD.com

MARCH 20, 2025

In 2025, I celebrated a monumental milestone: I saw a patient within 20 miles of my home. While this may be a daily occurrence for most physicians, it was something I could not do for 18 months due to a non-compete clause from my previous job. When I left my position as an academic cardiologist, Read more 5 steps to ride out a non-compete without uprooting your family originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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