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CMS releases billing codes every year to accommodate the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for primary care medical practices whether small or large. However, the study at Harvard University states that some codes might not translate physicians' efforts as expected.

The command over medical billing services cannot come without experience and the right expertise in the industry. It is a tip for medical practices to outsource the billing process to professionals for higher optimization and performance.

Medical coding has a great share in ensuring the quality of medical claims. The more accurately claims are compiled, the easier it is to timely send them to the payers and get reimbursements.

Medical billing audits are a way to look for potential errors in a billing and coding process for a streamlined workflow & high reimbursement rate. Learn why such audits are important for any medical practice.

Medical billing audits are a way to look for potential errors in a billing and coding process for a streamlined workflow & high reimbursement rate. Learn why such audits are important for any medical practice.

COVID-19 has struck everything. From people to the economy, everything is suffering, and the death toll is increasing day by day. While some countries have managed to restrict the risk like China, some are still struggling. The symptoms of this infection are cough, flu, fever, and fatal respiratory issues. Although, this virus is serious but not every COVID positive person ends up in the hospital, generally, the intense or worse cases require hospitalization.

Perhaps the most dramatically impacted area of healthcare as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is telehealth. Previously, the conditions were not in favor of virtual clinics because face-to-face visits were the norm. Now, however, the situation has changed.

Medical billing services for cardiologists are already complex, and to accommodate changing billing requirements, we should be aware of the updates to maximize revenue.

An audit prevents the billing system from inconsistencies and helps put measures in place to safeguard the system from malicious viruses and unauthorized access. Many errors can be avoided only via a medical record audit.

Getting patient referrals is a sign of a physician's expertise and goodwill in the healthcare industry. How medical practitioners can increase the number of referrals and earn reimbursements and incentives in QPP MIPS

Survival in the healthcare industry is getting tough day by day. The cost factor to provide value-based healthcare services is doing well in patients' favor, but it's also been a burden for physicians. While MIPS reporting services, MIPS Quality Measures are the parameters to show progress in terms of interoperability, cost, quality, and improvement activities.

Getting patient referrals is a sign of a physician's expertise and goodwill in the healthcare industry. How medical practitioners can increase the number of referrals and earn reimbursements and incentives in QPP MIPS.

While tensions about COVID-19 responses are inevitable, better understanding each of the viewpoints of others and your own relative perspective can help to alleviate some of these tensions.

We have listed down all the adamant features that you can find in good billing software. So, if you are thinking about getting one, read this article to know what should be looking for.

EHRs (Electronic Healthcare Records), EMRs (Electronic Medical Records), and Patient Portal, all are the names of the relatively same system that allow medical billing services to manage patient records. All thanks to these systems, patients can get a sense of empowerment by accessing their records one way or another.

Outsourcing medical billing improves the net collection rate as it gives a push to reimbursements. It also speeds up the RCM process by not delaying the billing and coding of claims.

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We have a list of the top medical billing services in America that are known for their quality billing and HIPAA-compliant billing software.

Childbirth is an emotional, intimate moment for new parents. Unfortunately, there are plenty of cases where, during the birth process, the newborn may suffer a physical injury. Parents need to know their rights to check their child's medical records if they suspect that medical malpractice caused the damage. In our following guide, we're sharing some top facts on birth injuries and what one can do when facing this complex scenario. THE MAIN CAUSES BEHIND BIRTH INJURIES No parent walks into the hospital during childbirth expecting the worst-case scenario. However, one of the primary ways families can reduce the chances of dealing with this complex situation is to plan with their attending medic and check for any obstetrical risk factors before birth. A difficult birth can happen because the baby weighs over 8 pounds or 4 kilograms, or labor has started before 37 weeks. Other common factors detected during these cases occur when the mother's pelvis doesn't have the ideal conditions for natural childbirth, maternal obesity is present, or labor has extended for more than 12 hours. However, if medical professionals cannot deal with these factors and make mistakes during the procedure, the chances of suffering any birth injury increase significantly.

GSK is helping pharmacists to tap into Self Care Week this November, and remind patients how they can adopt a more proactive approach in looking after their health. This includes treating ailments, such as joint pain, over the counter to take pressure off GPs where possible. Joint pain complaints take up a significant amount of general practice resource with 57 per cent of pain presentations reported relating to joint pain[1], as well as 23 per cent of sufferers feeling as though their pain impacts their quality of life[2]. Many of these complaints and ailments could be addressed with treatment recommendations from a pharmacist with support from Voltarol. GSK, manufacturer of Voltarol (the market leader in the pain relief topic category[3]), offers support through both its products and resources in hopes to advocate over-the-counter treatments.

A roundtable organised by National Pharmacists Association (NPA) discussed how an enhanced role of community pharmacies could help people with obesity. Seven action points were recommended by the delegates at the virtual event which took place on March 31, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk. It was chaired by Professor Maggie Rae, president of the Faculty of Public Health and featured representatives from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Royal Society for Public Health, Patients Association, UK Health Security Agency, Diabetes UK and NHS England. The roundtable also heard testimony from a parent of a young adult living with obesity and a presentation of the personal experience of someone living with the condition by Sarah Le Brocq, director of campaign group, All About Obesity.

Pharmacy Business will be hosting their annual awards event in the pharmacy calendar with a glittering ceremony to celebrate the very best of community pharmacy. The 23rd edition of the Pharmacy Business Awards will be on Wednesday 4 October 2023 in central London. The awards attract the biggest names in pharmacy, with heads of pharmacy organisations, CEOs of leading manufacturers and wholesalers, health officials and government ministers in attendance. We look forward to bringing together the shining lights of community pharmacy, who show the nation the unique services they continue to provide. REASONS TO ATTEND Understand what the ambitions of the NHS and PSNC are for the future of community pharmacy Understand why its important to develop a wider range of health services Learn how others are achieving this and what the benefits can be Learn what the benefits of embracing technological innovations are Hear what others are doing and what the benefits are to their business Network with and learn from your peers in community pharmacy WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Pharmacy owners Pharmacy managers Other pharmacy stakeholders Exciting news! Pharmacy Business Awards 2023 are just around the corner!

Errors of any kind in medical settings can have dire consequences for patients and healthcare systems. Unfortunately, negligence, misdiagnosis, and medication errors aren't uncommon in the UK. In this article, we discuss the nature of medication errors in the NHS, outline potential causes, and delve into how and why technology could be turning the tide on the issue. Prevalence and consequences of medication errors Medication errors are incidents involved with the administering, prescribing, dispensing or monitoring of medicine to patients. It can happen at many different steps in the healthcare process and by any medical professional in the system. Many cases are avoidable. According to analysis from BMJ, there are an estimated 237 million medication errors made in England every year. The majority of these are minor errors, but 1 in 4 cases has the potential to cause moderate to serious harm to patients. Not only do these errors cost the NHS significantly, at almost £100 million every year, but there is a shocking cost to public health. Lives are being lost because of medication errors which is unforgivable and tragic for the families involved. Drains on NHS resources have widespread impacts on public health and the operations of healthcare organisations up and down the country. Individual errors and mistakes may seem inconsequential (in minor cases), but they all add up in the big picture to a significant concern for policymakers.