NCG Medical Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

Operating a medical practice in a manner that is efficient and effective involves a plethora of moving parts. From managing your scheduling system to mentoring employees and ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care, there are a multitude of factors that play into your workflows.

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The Digital Health Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The objective of my blog, which began in 2011, was and remains educating the reader (clinicians, healthcare IT community, patients and caregivers, and other healthcare stakeholders about digital health technology and how it is relevant to the changing healthcare environment. It has been a long time since my last post of 2018.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Orgs that provide credentials verification services are eligible for CVO certification from NCQA, but the organization must first meet several benchmarks before being considered. 12 months before your survey: Purchase the Standards and Guidelines and the Survey Tool from NCQA. What Organizations are Eligible for CVO Certification?

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Healthcare facilities, whether large hospitals or small clinics, navigate a complex web of federal and state laws that guide patient care, billing practices, and data security. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the answer to: “Why do healthcare facilities have corporate compliance programs?” They can also lead to lawsuits.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Background Originally published in 2013 and amended in 2016, the two-midnight rule provides that inpatient services are generally payable under Medicare Part A if a physician expects a patient to require medically necessary inpatient hospital care that spans at least two midnights.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

It’s estimated that every day a provider can’t practice, the healthcare organization loses $10,000 per provider. According to a Crowe RCA Benchmarking Analysis , hospital revenue takes a dip in the first quarter with an increase in initial claim denials. It can add up fast. It’s not just the payers. Use an enrollment checklist.

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YouCompli

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Of course, they concentrate on compliance and measuring the effectiveness of your program. This reframing of the work of the Compliance department can help you engage your clinical and operational colleagues more effectively. It aligns your goal – an effective compliance program – with theirs – a great patient experience.

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