Healthcare

Amazon Clinic's Expansion

Amazon Clinic’s Expansion: Future Partnerships & Healthcare Vision Unveiled

By Raul Neyra / October 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Amazon Clinic’s Expansion: Future Partnerships & Healthcare Vision Unveiled

Reading Time: < 1 minute Amazons telehealth venture Amazon Clinic could soon make deals with physical providers to provide care that the services on their own platform can’t supply, a top executive at Amazon said in Octobers HLTH conference About Amazon Clinic: In November 2022, Amazon unveiled Amazon Clinic, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) telehealth service designed to serve millions of Americans […]

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Medical Group

Medical Group Compensation Trends Show Increased Primary Care Compensation in 2022

By Raul Neyra / July 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Medical Group Compensation Trends Show Increased Primary Care Compensation in 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutes The recently released 36th annual 2023 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey conducted by the AMGA (American Medical Group Association) sheds light on compensation trends within the healthcare industry. The survey reveals a notable increase in primary care compensation, surpassing compensation growth in medical and surgical specialties. This article will explore the survey’s findings and […]

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Developing Strong Leadership Skills

Developing Strong Leadership Skills for Healthcare Professionals

By Raul Neyra / July 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Developing Strong Leadership Skills for Healthcare Professionals

Reading Time: 3 minutes In the dynamic and ever-changing healthcare industry, strong leadership skills are crucial for success. Whether you’re a doctor, practice manager, or healthcare worker, cultivating effective leadership abilities is essential. By doing so, you can navigate challenges, drive innovation, and ensure exceptional care for patients. In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of leadership development […]

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Billed Right

Orlando-Based Revenue Cycle Management Company Billed Right Expands Presence With Acquisition of Ohio-Based Medical Billing Company – Custom Billing Service of Ohio (CBS)

By Raul Neyra / June 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Orlando-Based Revenue Cycle Management Company Billed Right Expands Presence With Acquisition of Ohio-Based Medical Billing Company – Custom Billing Service of Ohio (CBS)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Orlando, Florida, June 20, 2023 – Billed Right, a leading Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Longwood, Florida, is proud to announce its recent expansion through the acquisition of Custom Billing Services of Ohio Inc., (CBS), an Ohio-based medical billing company. This strategic move represents a significant milestone for Billed […]

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Healthcare Technology Trends

A Look At 5 Healthcare Technology Trends To Anticipate For 2023

By Raul Neyra / December 20, 2022 / Comments Off on A Look At 5 Healthcare Technology Trends To Anticipate For 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes The healthcare industry has been traditionally much slower than other industries at adopting the newest digital technologies. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the healthcare industry has been moving into a more collaborative, personalized and value-based model that takes patient preference as the main focus. According to a March 24 McKinsey report, the consultancy rounded up 10 […]

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OIG Medicare Advantage

OIG Finds Medicare Advantage Organizations Utilization of Prior Authorization Denials Cause For Concern

By Raul Neyra / November 17, 2022 / Comments Off on OIG Finds Medicare Advantage Organizations Utilization of Prior Authorization Denials Cause For Concern

Reading Time: 3 minutes Recently the HHS Office of the Inspector General published a report calling out that Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs) sometimes delayed or denied beneficiaries access to services even though the request met the traditional Medicare coverage rules. To compile the report, a list of prior authorization and payment denials from a one-week period in June 2019 […]

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Improving your Negotiating Skills

Payer Contract Renegotiations: Improving Your Negotiating Skills

By Raul Neyra / October 27, 2022 / Comments Off on Payer Contract Renegotiations: Improving Your Negotiating Skills

Reading Time: 5 minutes   Timely and correct reimbursement is always top of mind for a healthcare provider. However, many providers are leaving money on the table due to infrequent payer contract renegotiations. Due to the nature of payer contracts, which includes fee schedules, reimbursement requirements, as well as conditions payers must meet for timely reimbursement. Therefore, payer contract […]

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What is it & it's Utilization in Healthcare

Social Determinants of Health and It’s Utilization in Healthcare

By Raul Neyra / October 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Social Determinants of Health and It’s Utilization in Healthcare

Reading Time: 4 minutes Utilization of Social Determinants of Health in Healthcare   Social determinants of health (SDOH) refer to the non-genetic and non-medical conditions in the places people live, learn, work and play that affect health and quality-of-life risks and outcomes. Factors such as economic stability, education, food, housing, transportation, community, and social situations all feed into the social […]

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OIG Exclusion List – What Is It and How Can It Affect Your Practice?  

By Raul Neyra / October 5, 2022 / Comments Off on OIG Exclusion List – What Is It and How Can It Affect Your Practice?  

Reading Time: 4 minutes There are many rules and regulations around accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs. And if you are a practice that accepts and bills for these federal government programs, it is your responsibility to ensure you are protecting patients from things such as fraud and abuse. To that end, you need to know the […]

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Medical Staffing Shortages Continue

By Raul Neyra / August 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Medical Staffing Shortages Continue

Reading Time: 3 minutes The pandemic has been blamed for many of the problems happening in the world; however, it didn’t cause the shortage of healthcare workers. It did, however, compound it in a big way. It is estimated that nearly one in five healthcare workers has resigned since March 2020.    Not only is there a severe shortage of […]

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