Many Predict ICD-10 will Drive the Demise of the Paper Superbill
If your medical group still relies on paper superbills, like 54% of physician practices recently reported, what does that mean come October 1, 2015? Will the transition to the more complex and greater number of ICD-10 codes make all paper superbills a thing of the past? Some predict yes. The simplicity of the traditional superbill […]
Will ICD-10 Drive the Demise of the Paper Superbill?
If your medical group still relies on paper superbills, like 54% of physician practices recently reported, what does that mean come October 1, 2015? Will the transition to the more complex and greater number of ICD-10 codes make all paper superbills a thing of the past? Some predict yes. The simplicity of the traditional superbill […]
Many Medical Groups Remain Unsure About Protecting Patient Data
Recent cybersecurity events triggered the loss of patient, financial or organizational data for about 1 in 5 healthcare organizations, a new survey reveals. If you feel overwhelmed by the possibility of a future data breach, you’re not alone. Turns out 42% of healthcare leaders and information security officers believe there are too many emerging and […]
Are You Doing Enough to Secure Your Patient Data? [HIMSS Survey]
Recent cybersecurity events triggered the loss of patient, financial or organizational data for about 1 in 5 healthcare organizations, a new survey reveals. Also, many healthcare leaders and information officers feel overwhelmed by the threats to their data. The 2015 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey shows 42% of 297 respondents believe there are too many emerging and […]
Training Your Team: 3 Steps to Bring New Employees Up to Speed Fast
Bringing a new member to your team who can help provide better service and care for your patients is awesome. But training and onboarding that new team member can sometimes be a difficult process. Even in the best-case scenario — when your new hire brings tons of healthcare experience — they may not be familiar […]
The Digital Revolution Is Coming to a Healthcare Setting Near You
‘The Internet of Things,’ digital wearables, telehealth and the cloud will continue to revolutionize healthcare as we know it, Goldman Sachs predicts in a new report. And it all could save a lot of money. In this first installment of our Summer Digital Disruption series, we look at the big picture of how technology and […]
5 Easy Ways to Add New Patients and Grow Your Medical Business
Since Affordable Care Act enrollment began, about 17 million more Americans gained insurance coverage, according to Rand Corporation research. This figure includes more than 11 million people who signed up through the federal and state insurance exchanges, and others with new employee-sponsored health coverage. If you’re looking to expand your practice but don’t see an […]
What CMS’ Surprise Flexibility on ICD-10 Claims Can Mean for Your Practice
With less than 3 months until the October 1, 2015 deadline for switching to ICD-10 codes, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services just granted providers some unexpected leniency. But what do the changes mean to your medical group? First of all, what’s not changing: the October 1, 2015 deadline for ICD-10 implementation remains. And […]
By the Numbers: 5 Digital Technology Trends Transforming Healthcare
Smartwatch prescription ordering, wearable bands that check patients in, and ‘digital doctors’ are the future, a new healthcare trends report says. No, machines are not replacing humans — think more along the lines digitally-enabled physicians, such as surgeons who see patient vital signs in real-time on their Google Glasses. These are just some of the […]
An Update: Why Physician MBA Degrees Are Worth the Investment
Even though school’s out for summer, maybe it’s the right time for physicians to consider continuing their education. We know what you’re thinking. Doctors already go through enough schooling. But in today’s uncertain health care environment, a physician MBA can be a worthwhile investment. When we first investigated the potential MBA advantages for doctors […]