Healthcare It News

JANUARY 18, 2022

Social determinants of health are major contributors to health inequity and rising healthcare costs in vulnerable populations such as Medicaid beneficiaries. For example, training a predictive model on the general population may be inaccurate when used in a Medicare or Medicaid population.

Medicaid 346

Medicaid Medicaid Patient Satisfaction COVID-19 346

HIT Consultant

MAY 28, 2024

Rapid Expansion Plans Currently serving over 500,000 individuals in 31 states, Thyme Care is poised for rapid expansion. . “We’re thrilled to welcome them to the team, and we look forward to leveraging their deep industry insights.”

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 52

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

More importantly, it enhances the overall quality of patient care. After all, a safe workplace contributes to better staff performance and higher patient satisfaction. For example, CMS requires accurate and timely documentation of patient care to ensure proper billing and reimbursement.

Compliance 83

Compliance HIPAA Medicaid Medicaid 83

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.

Patient Satisfaction 157

Patient Satisfaction Nurses Medicare Medicare 157

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

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Its use has increased over the past decade, but still, only about 13% of dialysis patients currently take advantage of in-home dialysis , despite studies showing that it has similar outcomes to in-patient treatment, greater patient satisfaction and reduced Medicare costs.

Patient Satisfaction 119

Patient Satisfaction COVID-19 Doctors Payment Systems 119

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.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicaid Patient Satisfaction Health Outcomes 52

Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 24, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that in the fiscal year 2020, they recovered $3.1 A survey by the American Medical Association found that 92% of physicians reported that prior authorization requirements had a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes. 2021, January 15). 2021, April).

Fraud 52

Fraud Compliance Health Insurance Medicaid 52

Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 24, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that in the fiscal year 2020, they recovered $3.1 A survey by the American Medical Association found that 92% of physicians reported that prior authorization requirements had a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes. 2021, January 15). 2021, April).

Fraud 52

Fraud Health Insurance Medicaid Medicaid 52

HIT Consultant

APRIL 8, 2024

Payers: Grow Therapy partners with insurers to offer value-based care models, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality mental health services for covered populations, including Medicaid and Medicare members.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 52

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 152

Hospitals Public Health Patient Satisfaction COVID-19 152

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.

Patient Satisfaction 97

Patient Satisfaction Compliance Hospitals COVID-19 97

Dossier

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For example, many hospitals grapple with reduced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, disproportionately affecting those serving a higher percentage of low-income patients. Improved Patient Outcomes : Competent staff are better equipped to provide high-quality care, which leads to better patient outcomes.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Nurses Patient Satisfaction Medicaid 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 231

Patient Satisfaction Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid 231

Medisys Compliance

JUNE 18, 2024

Compliance with Regulations: Cardiology billing must comply with numerous regulations, including those from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and private insurers. This improves patient satisfaction and can lead to better clinical outcomes.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 59

Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Compliance Patient Satisfaction 59

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?

Compliance Officers 52

Compliance Officers Compliance Telemedicine COVID-19 52

Medisys Compliance

JULY 23, 2024

Verify Coding Updates: Regularly review updates from the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to stay current with coding changes. Patient Communication: Clearly communicate with patients about their treatment plans, expected outcomes, and potential side effects.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 59

Medical Billing Outsourcing Compliance Informed Consent Medical Billing 59

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.

Medical Billing Services 52

Medical Billing Services Medical Billing Medical Billing Outsourcing Compliance 52

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.

Medical Billing Services 52

Medical Billing Services Medical Billing Medical Billing Outsourcing Compliance 52

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

Health Outcomes Licensing Patient Satisfaction Medicaid 52

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.

Medical Billing 59

Medical Billing Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Services Patient Satisfaction 59

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.”

COVID-19 59

COVID-19 Telemedicine Informed Consent Compliance 59

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.

COVID-19 156

COVID-19 Telemedicine Electronic Medical Records Hospitals 156

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

MedTrainer

AUGUST 1, 2024

By ensuring that healthcare providers follow best practices and regulatory standards, audits contribute to higher-quality patient care. This not only improves patient outcomes but also enhances the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery by reducing medical errors and improving patient satisfaction.

Compliance 52

Compliance Regulations Compliance Patient Satisfaction Governance 52

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.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Medical Billing Outsourcing Governance Patient Satisfaction 52

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?

Health Outcomes 59

Health Outcomes Medicare Medicare Governance 59

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.

Hospitals 45

Hospitals Medicare Medicare Patient Satisfaction 45

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

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.

COVID-19 156

COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals Telemedicine 156

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.

COVID-19 159

COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Telemedicine Medicaid 159

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.

Governance 52

Governance Compliance Regulatory Compliance Compliance Framework 52

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….

Medicare 50

Medicare Medicare Payment Systems Medicaid 50

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

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

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.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 59

Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Services Medical Billing Patient Satisfaction 59

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.

COVID-19 174

COVID-19 Telemedicine Public Health Patient Satisfaction 174