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The Impact of MACRA on Cardiology Billing

Medisys Compliance

Introduction The ever-evolving world of healthcare billing can feel complex, and with the introduction of MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act) in 2015, cardiology practices have faced some adjustments. MACRA regulations are subject to change.

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Bonus Features – October 30, 2022 – 46% of Americans have gone into debt paying medical bills, 41% say retail and virtual care experiences are disjointed, and more

Healthcare IT Today

A survey from digital health platform Babylon found that 46% of Americans have gone into debt from their medical bills , while 34% are currently struggling to pay their medical and insurance bills. News and Studies. Clinical pharmacy service provider Aspen RxHealth launched its payer platform.

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Using Data-Driven Fintech Tools to Tackle the Healthcare Affordability Crisis

Healthcare IT Today

In 2015, high-deductible health plans were the choice for less than 40% of the population; by 2020, that number was above 50%. In a medical emergency, patients would be forced to cover massive medical bills out of pocket. As a result, 1 in 10 Americans owe some form of medical debt , with millions owing more than $10,000.

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Financial Stress and Mental Health: Considering the New $24,000 Health Plan Cost from KFF

Health Populi

The APA found in the 2022 study that stress related to money reached the highest level Americans felt since 2015. consumers said paying a health care bill was stressful. Furthermore, nearly one-half of people said their well-being or healing was negatively impacted by difficulty paying a medical bill, Cedar’s research found.

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Insured, Sick and Broke – The Latest on the State of U.S. Health-Insured Consumers’ Financial Health

Health Populi

This is what rationing health care looks like in America: one in two people in families dealing with a chronic health condition have difficulty affording paying medial bills before meeting a deductible, unexpected medical bills, co-payments for prescription drugs, co-payments for physician visits, and/or their monthly health insurance premium.

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Can Healthcare Optimize Its Human Resources and Redefine Care Delivery in the Process?

Healthcare IT Today

U se additional data from insurers’ medical bills to identify treatment gaps, manage costs, and meet quality performance targets. He founded the company in 2015 and remains passionate about empowering care teams with the tools they need to help people age in place. About Ashish V. Shah Ashish V.

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Can Automation Drive Health System Outcomes?

HIT Consultant

As a whole, medical errors cost $20 billion per year. If we examine billing alone, about 80% of medical bills contain an error. The average cost of turnover across all healthcare positions is around $60,000 , and since 2015, the average hospital has turned over 89% of its workforce. Automation reduces humor error.