Telehealth has become the game-changer in recent times and there are numerous coding options available when it comes to reporting telehealth visits. Gone are the days when traditional face-to-face physician visits were the most frequently sought healthcare mechanism. Today’s healthcare industry is characterized by innovative care delivery models and telehealth tops the list with its Read more…
Will the COVID19 Induced Telemedicine Scramble Change Primary Care Forever
COVID-19 has induced a hike in telemedicine adoption, and its application to primary care is expected to last forever. The healthcare providers in the U.S. have been investing paramount efforts in making more services available via telehealth for years. However, the real value of telemedicine has only been realized in the wake of the coronavirus Read more…
What Leads to Exclusion from Medicare and How to Avoid It
Provider exclusion is a disaster that may result in the permanent destruction of your professional career. Be vigilant of any possible reasons that may cause it. Successful payment collections from insurers and patients both are the ultimate manifestation of the success of a medical practice. However, a provider must be credentialed in order to be Read more…
EHR FAQ’s – Frequently Asked Questions about Electronic Health Records
Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a magical health IT tool widely celebrated for promoting interoperability across the healthcare industry. Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a magical health IT tool widely celebrated for promoting interoperability across the healthcare industry. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding EHRs answered: Read More : Complete Guide: Read more…
How EHR Helping in Treatment of Vulnerable Patients During COVID-19
Communicating with the patients during times of uncertainty can significantly alleviate patient anxieties and address their questions and concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped and radically transformed the entire healthcare landscape. It has altered how physicians practice medicine, primarily how they communicate with and reach out to the most vulnerable patient communities. Leveraging innovative health Read more…
5 Reasons Patients No-Show For Healthcare Appointments
There is no magic solution for eliminating no-shows. However, by showing empathy towards your patients and leveraging technology at your practice, you can considerably reduce their incidence. Patient no-shows are a downright recipe for increased costs. According to a study, the healthcare industry loses around $150 billion to patient no-shows every year. This is equivalent Read more…
Telehealth Best Practices: Building a long-term workflow
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the healthcare industry has embraced telemedicine as the new normal. While the practices were initially only forced to implement telehealth as a quick solution, they are now adopting it wholeheartedly because of the incredible benefits of deploying telemedicine. Many only put a good enough explanation for now Read more…
Combat the Flu Season with Telehealth
Cold and flu can be rough on everyone, including the patients and the providers both. A smart-telehealth strategy and the right virtual care platform can help sail through the difficult times relatively smoothly. The 2017-2018 flu season marked one of the worst epidemics in the history of American healthcare. Little did we know that the Read more…
Preparing Your Patients for their First Telemedicine Visit
2020 is the year of telemedicine. While the COVID-19 pandemic has proved disruptive for all aspects of healthcare, telemedicine, in particular, has witnessed a boom during the global crisis. It is rapidly evolving as the new normal, primarily owing to the convenience and easy access to care it offers. Continuity of care is mainly facilitated Read more…
Trump Administration Makes Case for ACA Destruction
According to a last-minute brief filed at the U.S. Supreme Court on June 25, it has become evident that the Trump administration plans to continue its fights to get the Affordable Care Act (ACA) declared unconstitutional. ACA, also referred to as Obamacare, is unquestionably the most comprehensive healthcare reform law enacted in March 2010 under Read more…