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HHS-OIG releases Medicaid Fraud Control Units 2022 annual reportThe Report highlights the important role of MFCUs in investigating and prosecuting Medicaid provider fraud, patient abuse, and neglect, and the results of the MFCUs’ work, including in obtaining healthcare fraud criminal convictions, exclusions from federal programs, and civil settlements and recoveries.
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Patient access leadership challenges during the pandemicRick Halton, VP of Marketing and Product at Lumeon, discusses results from their survey on patient access challenges faced by healthcare leaders during the pandemic.
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Will a lack of reimbursement end the rise of virtual care?What providers and practice managers need to do to ensure the continued growth of these services.
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4 Ways to protect your practice against cybersecurity threats in the new yearHealthcare is one of the most attractive industries for cyberattacks.
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Getting Paid Today: Challenges and opportunities for independent practicesNew legislation, as well as changes in patient expectations, present a host of challenges and opportunities for getting paid for service this year.
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Cloud-based CRMs and vaccinesHealthcare needs a sophisticated infrastructure in place now and after the pandemic.
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Navigating the complexities of tariff impacts on the health care systemRising tariffs on medical supplies could drive up health care costs this year, creating new financial and operational challenges for practices.
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Financial apocalypse isn’t upon usFear that a market-punishing recession is right around the corner seems ubiquitous.
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Risks and liabilities of patient lending programsRisks involve both legal and competitive aspects of your business.
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Practice tip of the week: Webside Manner 101Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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Pandemic Lessons: How to successfully sustain telehealth long-termIn an environment of ongoing change and uncertainty, virtual care is a powerful, permanent option for patients and physicians alike.
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3 Ways to improve patients’ financial literacyWith growing medical debt, the need to make the patient financial experience as predictable, clear, and manageable as possible needs to be a priority.
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The importance of physician self-careTake care of yourself if you want to be able to take care of patients.
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Stop living in denials – The impact of inefficient billing processesInefficient billing processes can result in frequent delays in claim submission, issue resolution and revenue capture.
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Fulfilling the Direct Primary Care promise: Why DPCs should transform themselves into Provider-Sponsored Health PlansMaking the change can make it easier to provide care and keep your practice profitable.
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PPP loan forgiveness: What physicians need to knowApplying for PPP loan forgiveness is a critical final step for physicians who took the financial initiative to safeguard their staff and their practice during this uncertain time.
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Leaving the Clipboard at the Digital Front Door: The call to modernize patient engagementA single patient-engagement platform can help practices cut operating expenses by up to 50% annually.
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5 commonly overlooked cybersecurity practices in fast-growth specialty groupsDon't overlook these five best practices for cybersecurity at your specialty group.
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Strategies for today's marketsThese strategies can help you weather the financial storm that may be brewing.
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Exploring the advantages of a Virtual Compliance Assistance PartnerMore Compliance Officers (CO) are engaging in Virtual Compliance Assistance (VCA) as an affordable option to quickly adapt to the industry’s shifting regulatory environment.
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EHR upgrades and patient careAre the upgrades like a new video game where the look is new, but nothing else has really changed?
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4 Ways to protect your practice from cybersecurity threatsAs the threat of cyber attacks continue to grow, these tips can keep your practice's data safe.
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Outsourcing the revenue cycle isn’t right for everyoneOutsourcing the billing process has become popular but it isn’t the right choice for every practice.
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Why innovation with FHIR APIs strengthen our healthcare ecosystemAs the industry moves forward, we must ensure all information is included and adoption is encouraged amongst providers of all sizes and types.
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Two things every standout healthcare manager doesThe managerial role, which historically emphasized operational knowledge and experience is now demanding the familiarity of clinical operations as well.
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Combating Burnout in Frontline Workers: The clinical case for resilience trainingUtilizing a resilience training program in times of high stress that integrates leading intervention strategies can harness the brain’s complex ability to change its response to stressors, to recover more quickly from stress, and to build resilience.
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The state of the healthcare industry post-COVIDOutpatient volume has rebounded after earlier declines.
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Reducing burnout with medical scribesPhysicians Practice® spoke with Fernando Mendoza, MD, FAAP, FACEP, the founder and CEO of Scrivas, LLC, about the rising rates of reported burnout among physicians and how medical scribes might be able to alleviate some pressures from physicians.
