Medisys Compliance

APRIL 26, 2024

Reduced Administrative Burden: Automation and outsourcing free up valuable staff time for patient care and practice management. Enhanced Patient Satisfaction: A smooth billing experience with clear statements and resolved inquiries builds trust and improves patient satisfaction.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 22, 2023

Unfortunately, America still struggles with high, painfully opaque pricing across healthcare that hurts employers, workers, patients, and taxpayers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced that in 2021, the nation spent $4.3 Healthcare consumerism has plenty to do with cost and accessibility.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 14, 2021

" Key to moving forward will be a delivery model through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center that will enable testing and implementation of a long-term advanced care at home framework. Parodi also flagged the patient satisfaction component: "We're consistently running at 4.95

Hospitals 156

Hospitals Public Health Patient Satisfaction COVID-19 156

Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Challenges of Medical Billing in North Carolina Regulatory Complexity: Medical billing in NC is subject to a myriad of regulations , including those imposed by federal agencies like Medicare and Medicaid, as well as state-specific guidelines. Compliance with these regulations is crucial for accurate billing and avoiding penalties.

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Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Challenges of Medical Billing in North Carolina Regulatory Complexity: Medical billing in NC is subject to a myriad of regulations , including those imposed by federal agencies like Medicare and Medicaid, as well as state-specific guidelines. Compliance with these regulations is crucial for accurate billing and avoiding penalties.

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YouCompli

JUNE 29, 2022

A measure in the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law in March, extended Medicare telehealth reimbursement for 151 days following?the This is an opportunity for organizations that have embraced virtual care to continue offering telehealth visits to their patients. the end of COVID-19. Legislation to watch includes the?

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The research validates that the brief PAM survey can accurately measure a patient’s level of “activation”—their knowledge, skills and confidence for self-management—and can lead to improved health outcomes, higher patient satisfaction and lower cost of care.

Health Outcomes 52

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Increasing importance on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing costs have also led to higher telehealth implementation. Medicare covers many telebehavioral and telemental health services including audio-only services. This is also called “store-and-forward telemedicine.”

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Medisys Compliance

MAY 14, 2024

Accurate and timely billing ensures that practitioners receive rightful compensation for their services, while also facilitating seamless patient care. However, the repercussions of billing errors or delays extend beyond financial ramifications, impacting patient satisfaction and practice reputation.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 18, 2022

"We track data from Tableau, pulling ambulatory utilization data-based visits documented in Epic, and have paid attention to those clinics where utilization has been lower than expected to work with them to scale telemedicine for their patients," Rheuban said.

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AIHC

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While some descriptions conflate value-based healthcare and cost reduction, quality improvement, or patient satisfaction, those important efforts are not the same as value, which focuses primarily on improving patient health outcomes. The problem, what is being measured, and how?

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Health Outcomes Medicare Medicare Governance 59

Medisys Compliance

MARCH 27, 2023

These terminologies are briefly discussed below for better understanding: Provider enrollment: This refers to the process of enrolling a healthcare provider with an insurance plan or government program, such as Medicare or Medicaid. This trust can lead to increased patient satisfaction and retention.

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Malpractice Medical Billing Outsourcing Governance Patient Satisfaction 52

Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 19, 2024

Foster Patient Engagement Transparency in billing: Provide patients with clear cost estimates and explain their financial responsibility before procedures. Flexible payment options: Offer diverse payment methods for improved cash flow and patient satisfaction.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 64

Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Patient Satisfaction Compliance 64

Hall Render

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published a recent Memo reminding hospitals and other Medicare certified health care entities of their regulatory obligation to maintain a safe setting for patients, residents and staff. These measures have been applauded by the American Hospital Association.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 8, 2024

It involves a series of critical steps, from patient registration to claim submission and payment posting. Efficient medical billing not only accelerates payment cycles but also enhances patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Medical Billing 59

Medical Billing Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Services Patient Satisfaction 59

Verisys

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It emphasizes conducting activities transparently, ethically, and in a manner that secures the trust of patients, staff, and stakeholders alike. This holistic approach to governance ensures that decisions are informed by a comprehensive understanding of the hospital’s overall performance and its implications for patient care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 27, 2022

million completed in-person and telehealth (video or phone) adult primary care encounters for nearly 940,000 unique patients at MedStar Health, Stanford Health Care and Intermountain Healthcare from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2021. We also looked at each patient's payer type, including commercial, Medicaid, Medicare and other.

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COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Telemedicine Medicaid 163

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 22, 2021

TRU Community Care, based in Lafayette, Colorado, had a vision for incorporating a telehealth/remote patient monitoring program: to meet the needs of patients in the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services "Seriously Ill Population" (SIP) program. THE PROBLEM.

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CMS.gov

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Approximately 60 million people live in rural areas – including millions of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Also, Medicare will now pay separately for Remote Evaluation of Recorded Video and/or Images Submitted by the Patient. Jeremy.Booth@c….

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a Medicare and Medicaid program designed for individuals aged 55 and above requiring nursing-home-level care, embraced the benefits of providing care at home prior to the pandemic, enabling this frail population to remain within their familiar home environments and communities.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2020

"Quality assurance work was similarly focused on this relatively focused scope of service in order to ensure a level of patient satisfaction and HIPPA compliance comparable to that offered by face-to-face visits," Sinkoff said.

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Telemedicine COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Public Health 173

Health Care Law Brief

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The “thumb on the scale” QPA presumption may have less of an impact on providers that are “must-haves” for a plan based on clinical importance, or high patient-satisfaction scores. But for other providers and facilities, the impact is likely to be greater. 2] See 86 Fed.

Medical Billing 75

Medical Billing Due Diligence Compliance Patient Satisfaction 75

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 7, 2023

By increasing access to telehealth services, we're able to provide healthcare to the people who need it most, while also specifically addressing health equity implications in socially marginalized communities, improving patient satisfaction, increasing access to specialty care services, and decreasing reliance on emergency departments.

US Department of Health and Human Services 200

US Department of Health and Human Services Governance Patient Satisfaction Health Outcomes 200

Medisys Compliance

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Continuously evaluate outcomes, resource utilization, and patient satisfaction metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted quality improvement initiatives. Trust Medisys to optimize your revenue cycle management, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care to your patients.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 59

Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Patient Satisfaction Medicaid 59

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

AMA scrutinizes lack of competition, consumer harms in Medicare Advantage plans. CMS makes big changes to Medicare Shared Savings Program. 2 orthopedic hospitals facing Medicare readmission penalties. State hospital patients held staff against will with make-shift weapons. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8 That Number is 3.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 30, 2021

In 2017, the health system – which has 100 continuing care locations, including home care, hospice, PACE programs and senior living facilities – was in a bind, facing double-digit hospital readmissions of 16% across its high-risk Medicare population. THE PROBLEM. Trinity needed to reduce readmissions to single digits.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 23, 2023

The capital will fuel Pomelo’s continued partnership expansion with major health plans, including several Medicaid managed care organizations, employers and leading academic medical centers on the front lines of the national maternal health crisis. Despite spending $111 billion annually on maternal healthcare , the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 24, 2023

.” Waystar will begin serving HealthPay24’s 2,000 healthcare provider locations and their patients, adding to Waystar’s existing reach of more than one million providers across care settings, and enabling millions of patients to benefit from modern patient financial experience software.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 52

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 13, 2021

IKC Inova Health System has relied on evidence-based solutions and standardized approaches to treat patients, earning recognition for excellence in healthcare from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. "IKC now can do multiple screeners for patients with Owl. THE PROBLEM.

Patient Satisfaction 226

Patient Satisfaction Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid 226

Medisys Compliance

MAY 2, 2024

Value-Based Payment Models: These models reward providers based on pre-determined quality metrics like healing rates, infection prevention, and patient satisfaction. This incentivizes a shift towards better outcomes and improved patient well-being.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 59

Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Services Medical Billing Patient Satisfaction 59

Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

Retina Group of Washington reports massive data breach A trifecta of viruses in the D.C. region has health officials worried Half of Black D.C. MU hopes to change that Missouri orthopedic hospital adds Velys robot for joint replacements MONTANA University of Montana alumni keep health care local in small-town Montana Missoula Providence St.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The No Surprises Act, in addition to recent revisions to existing Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) price transparency regulations 1 and a policy push by President Biden 2 , aims to continue the trend toward more patient-centric healthcare that makes it easier for patients to navigate the inherent complexity.

Medical Billing 52

Medical Billing Hospitals Patient Satisfaction Medicaid 52

Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 Luke’s receives $1.5

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 14, 2020

"In March 2020, as coronavirus evolved into a pandemic, Congress voted to temporarily waive telehealth requirements for Medicare providers, allowing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, to reimburse clinicians for telehealth visits with patients at home in an area with a designated emergency," the report read.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Judge orders Anthem to face lawsuit over alleged Medicare overpayments. Delaware retirees protest switch to Medicare Advantage plan. Bayfront Health takes in ICU patients evacuated from Lee Memorial, recovering from Hurricane Ian. Medicare cuts concern Kentucky home health leaders. but state officials optimistic.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40