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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

News and Studies The American Telemedicine Association released three tools aimed at addressing disparity and inequity in care : Digital Infrastructure Disparities Score and Map, Economic and Social Value-Added Calculator, and a toolkit including all previously released resources.

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Patients Growing Health Consumer Muscles Expect Digital Services

Health Populi

These study respondents had also visited a doctor or hospital and paid a medical bill in the past year. One-third of these patients had a health care bill go to collections in the past year, according to Cedar’s 2019 U.S. 50% want clearer, easier-to-understand medical bills.

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How to Discover Better Insurance Coverage, Together

Healthcare IT Today

Maximizing revenue cycles requires the seamless integration of a host of resources, processes, and innovative revenue cycle tools. Streamline the billing process The right RCM partner will help providers optimize revenue by creating faster, easier processes to identify insurance coverage.

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Patients-As-Health Care Payers Define What a Digital Front Door Looks Like

Health Populi

In health care, one of the “gifts” inspired by the coronavirus pandemic was the industry’s fast-pivot and adoption of digital health tools — especially telehealth and more generally the so-called “digital front doors” enabling patients to access medical services and personal work-flows for their care.

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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

However, ASC billing practices must be followed to ensure proper reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Medicare Certification ASCs must sign a contract with Medicare and meet its Conditions for Coverage (CFC) to be paid. ASCs must also meet Medicare’s Conditions for Coverage. Vendors will do some work.

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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

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. KeyCare is partnering with Remission Medical to provide virtual rheumatology care.

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