Value-based care is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, shifting the focus from volume to value. But what exactly does that mean, and how do seemingly technical elements like CPT Codes in Value-Based Care fit into the picture? This blog post dives deep into the world of value-based care, exploring its core components and highlighting the crucial role […]
Telehealth revenue can be a lifeline for many healthcare organizations struggling financially due to cancellations of elective and non-urgent procedures. However, maximizing this revenue stream requires effective Telehealth Billing Strategies. This includes accurate coding, timely claim submissions, and navigating the complexities of payer reimbursement policies for virtual services. Understanding Telehealth Billing: A Few Key Concepts […]
Telehealth has gained widespread acceptance among numerous medical practices and hospitals owing to its convenience, accessibility, and effectiveness in curbing the spread of infectious diseases. However, it’s important to recognize that telehealth is not exclusive to large institutions; small practices can also reap its benefits. Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, revolves around utilizing technology to […]
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and with it, so are the processes and procedures that are involved in billing and coding. As we move towards a more digital and technology-driven world, it’s important for healthcare professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in the industry. In this blog post, we’ll explore […]
Telemedicine or telehealth, which refers to providing care via electronic communication when patients and providers are in separate locations, has been available for decades. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth due to the urgent need to deliver care in new ways. Before the pandemic, telehealth faced challenges such as limited reimbursement, […]
To efficiently manage healthcare, it is imperative for systems and management teams to maintain a continuous focus on becoming leaner. Healthcare administrators are responsible for overseeing an increasing number of hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities. Their responsibilities include managing operations, facilities, accounting, and policy, as well as evaluating and recommending new technology to improve patient-centered […]
Telehealth use has surged during the coronavirus pandemic, with the technology spreading far and fast. Doctors and patients alike must be wondering if this is the beginning of a whole new kind of doctor–patient relationship, one that might totally transform our health care system? Maybe. But I’m not convinced, and Americans may not be either […]
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken unprecedented action to expand telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries. Since people were advised to stay at home to reduce risk of exposure of COVID-19, there was an urgency to increase access to telehealth services to help people who need routine care and […]
For several years, we’ve seen Medicare and the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual slowly approach the age of telehealth. Despite a lot of discussion and many headlines during each of the past few years, the codes and coverage embracing the modern age of medicine have lagged far behind the technology. This isn’t […]
Even as health systems confront rising healthcare costs and declining margins, they are under pressure to improve the patient experience, retain customer loyalty and collect patient payments. But while two-thirds of patients said cost strongly influences their overall satisfaction with their hospital or physician, nearly 60% of health systems do not discuss costs with patients, […]










