Tag: Healthcare providers

Six Steps to Prevent Readmission Denials

Six Steps to Prevent Readmission Denials

Prevention of readmission denials improves case mix index (CMI), reimbursement, and quality metrics. As a consultant, I am like the FBI – if you invite me in, I will likely take your case. This often leads to varied and challenging projects. Often, I am engaged to assess opportunity in provider documentation, clinical documentation integrity (CDI) […]
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Patients Prefer Telehealth For Common Illnesses

Patients Prefer Telehealth For Common Illnesses

More than half of patients are concerned about the quality of care they’re receiving, according to the Software Advice survey. One of the firm’s analysts dives into the results. Telemedicine has, at long last, become very popular. But lingering concerns remain on its effectiveness for certain diagnoses and treatments. Software Advice’s 2022 State of Telemedicine […]
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Intricacies of the 2021 E/M Coding Guidelines

Intricacies of the 2021 E/M Coding Guidelines

Industry experts explain the intricacies of the 2021 E/M coding guidelines. During the Evaluation and Management (E/M) Panel general session, an expert panel made up of a physician, coder, auditor, payer, and a representative from the American Medical Association (AMA) answered audience questions regarding the 2021 E/M coding guidelines for office/outpatient visits. The panelists were […]
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60% of Consumers seek Healthcare Price Transparency

60% of Consumers seek Healthcare Price Transparency

A survey shows that 60% of consumers who look for pricing information seek answers from their insurance companies, but healthcare price transparency should still be a priority for providers. Not many consumers are asking how much healthcare services cost but among those who do, they are seeking answers primarily from their insurance companies, according to […]
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