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What Is Leprosy Disease? Leprosy is a chronic, granulomatous infection caused by the... According to historical records, this disease spread through the slave trade and migration routes from... In this article, we talk about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Leprosy

Like TB, leprosy is caused by a bacterium. The bacterium is Mycobacterium Leprae. It was discovered by Armauer Hansen in Norway in 1873. This is why it is also called Hansen's disease. Although its bacterial nature was known at the time, it was not considered infectious.

We see hospitals and practices, in general, are equipped with the latest certified EHR systems aiding a new-age healthcare system to evolve, sustain, and respond with improved outcomes. Medical billing services and the doctors have to follow HIPAA rules, and physicians must demonstrate meaningful use to avoid negative payment adjustments. All of this means we are transitioning to the value-based system moving towards improvement.

We associate blockchain with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin which isn't wrong. However, blockchain is a database management system which works systematically saving data sequentially and openly. The information is available to the public following that network. Moreover, you will hear the word "digital ledger" when it comes to blockchain technology. "It means it is a shared record keeping system in which peer-to-peer transactions occur and are saved in the form of blocks."

COVID emergency relief funds restrict medical billing services from sending surprise bills to patients on behalf of clinicians. Does this mean surprise billing is about to end?