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Fixing Medicare Advantage Payments

Healthcare IT Today

There’s widespread consensus that payments to Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) are a mess. These programs, which care for more than 30 million of the nearly 64 million Medicare enrollees , operate on the cutting edge of health care and suffer serious problems in data collection and billing.

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Bonus Features – September 24, 2023 – 72 percent of patients say affordability is the biggest challenge for paying medical bills

Healthcare IT Today

Medicare Advantage costs are 12% lower than similar beneficiaries covered under fee-for-service Medicare, according to research from Inovalon and Harvard Medical School. Nearly three in four (72%) patients say affordability is the biggest challenge to paying larger healthcare bills , according to a survey from Cedar.

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A Health Consumer Bill of Rights: Assuring Affordability, Access, Autonomy, and Equity

Health Populi

The aspirational document sets out the mission that “every individual deserves the right to obtain health care that is comprehensive, equitable and compassionate.” There have been many versions of so-called “patient’s bills of rights” over the years.

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

ASCs must stay current on healthcare regulations that affect billing. To avoid penalties, maximize revenue, and accurately document claims, ASCs must understand these changes. Understanding ASCs Regulatory Changes and Their Billing Practices Outpatient surgery centers (ASCs) perform many surgical procedures outside of hospitals.

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What Is CPT Code 99457

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

” In the dynamic landscape of modern healthcare, staying abreast of the latest developments in medical billing and coding is paramount for healthcare providers seeking to optimize patient care delivery and revenue generation. Welcome to our comprehensive guide to “What Is CPT Code 99457.”

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Bonus Features – October 15, 2023 – 66% of orgs hit by cyberattacks report disruptions to patient care, 75% of Americans don’t trust AI in a care setting, and 26 more

Healthcare IT Today

Five in six (84%) Atrium Health clinicians reported an improved documentation experience using Nuance DAX Copilot. Partnerships Brightside Health is now offering telemental health access to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through partnerships with payers such as Centene, Optum, and various Blues plans.

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Understanding the ICD-10 Code for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Properly utilizing COPD codes can help healthcare providers (HCPs) with medical billing and coding, leading to accurate claim submission and reimbursement for their services. Therefore, it is important for HCPs to use these codes correctly when coding their medical services. Tobacco dependence (code: F17.2)