Unpacking the AHEAD Model: How CMS Aims to Revolutionize State Healthcare Systems
As healthcare systems across the country grapple with an array of challenges—from rising costs to health disparities—the Centers for...
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- Sep 19
Healthcare Contract Negotiations Amid Economic Turmoil: Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare
In an era defined by rising inflation, market instability, and tight budgets, the healthcare industry is experiencing heightened tension...
- Sep 19
The No Surprises Act Faces Another Legal Hurdle: Why Arbitration and QPAs Are Controversial
Surprise medical billing has been a long-standing issue troubling American healthcare consumers. The No Surprises Act, enacted in 2020,...
- Sep 19
Securing the Future: The DIGIHEALS Initiative's Role in Healthcare Cybersecurity
As healthcare systems increasingly rely on digital platforms and electronic health records (EHRs), the risk of cyberattacks becomes more...
- Sep 13
The Return of Mask Mandates: A Controversial Measure in the New Era of COVID-19 Management
As the United States grapples with the ongoing threat of COVID-19, a handful of institutions across the country are reinstating mask...
- Sep 13
Navigating the Maze of Prior Authorization Requests: Best Practices for Medical Providers
In the healthcare sector, Prior Authorization Requests (PARs) often serve as a gatekeeping mechanism, ensuring that treatments are...
- Sep 13
Revolutionizing Revenue Cycle Management: Balancing Tech Complexity and AI's Promise
The healthcare industry is in a constant state of evolution, with new technologies and methodologies shaping how services are delivered....
- Sep 13
The Complex Path to AI Adoption in Healthcare: Benefits, Barriers, and Policy Implications
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has long been lauded for its potential to alleviate challenges like staffing...
- Sep 13
How the CPT 2024 Code Set Enhances Inclusivity and Reflects Medical Innovation
Healthcare systems around the world face numerous challenges, one of which is ensuring that they are accessible to everyone, regardless...
- Sep 13
Medicare’s 2024 Proposed Payment Rules: What Physicians and Hospitals Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently unveiled a number of proposed changes to its payment rules for 2024. As...
- Sep 13
Telehealth in 2024: Understanding the CMS Proposed Physician Fee Schedule and Its Impact
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2024, prompting a significant...
- Sep 13
The Imperative of Proactive Cyber Exposure Management: A Comprehensive Guide
In an age where cybersecurity threats are not just a technology problem but a critical business issue, proactive exposure management is...
- Aug 21
Addressing the Escalating Issue of Workplace Violence in Healthcare
The healthcare sector, once seen as a haven of care and compassion, is facing an alarming rise in workplace violence. The safety and...
- Aug 21
Embracing the Changing Workforce Landscape: Addressing the Aging Population in the Workplace
In recent years, advanced economies have been undergoing a significant demographic shift that has garnered widespread attention. This...
- Aug 21
What to Know About the Proposed Changes to the FTC's Health Breach Notification Rule
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the protection of personal health information has become a critical concern. In response to the...
- Aug 11
Navigating the New Landscape of Form I-9 and Remote Verification: What Employers Need to Know
In the realm of workforce management, compliance with immigration regulations stands as a critical responsibility for employers across...
- Aug 11
Navigating Payer-Provider Dynamics: Howard Memorial Hospital's Complaint Against United Healthcare
In the intricate landscape of healthcare, the delicate dance between payers and providers plays a pivotal role in ensuring quality care...
- Aug 11
Protecting Patient Privacy: Insights from the HCA Healthcare Data Breach
In an increasingly interconnected world, where digital solutions promise convenience and improved healthcare experiences, safeguarding...
- Aug 1
Breaking Barriers: CMS Unveils Game-Changing Proposals to Elevate Health Equity and Patient Access
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new policies under the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee...
- Jun 9
Bridging the Gap: The Importance of Closing Skill Gaps in Healthcare
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, ensuring that employees possess the necessary skills and competencies is crucial for success....
- Mar 16
The Importance of Medical Revenue Cycle Management: Maximizing Revenue and Improving Patient Care
Medical Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is the process of managing the financial aspects of healthcare delivery. It encompasses all...
- Jan 31
U.S. To End COVID-19 Emergency Declarations on May 11
President Joe Biden's administration on Monday said it will end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11, nearly three years after the...
- Dec 28, 2022
Kem Tolliver Ranks in the Top 10 Most Read Articles of 2022 on OPM (Oncology Practice Management)
As healthcare leaders, we are in a constant state of change. Many of us wear multiple hats and rely heavily on our abilities to lead in...
- Nov 30, 2022
The Cures Act Information Blocking Rule: Impact on Data Access, Interoperability, and Security
"The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) was signed into law by President Barack Obama on December 13, 2016.1 The overarching goal of this...
- Oct 18, 2022
How to Practice Good Financial Hygiene for Revenue Cycle, Patient Success eBook
Hospitals lost a whopping $323 billion during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to estimates from the American Hospital...
- Sep 20, 2022
Yes, You Have What It Takes To Lead Your Practice And Your Profession
If you’ve been in any healthcare role for more than two years, you’ve seen quite a bit of change. And guess what, it’s not over. We are...
- Jul 25, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 25 (7.18.2022 - 7.24.2022)
1. Amazon Health? Amazon is purchasing One Medical for $3.9 billion in an all-cash deal. This adds a network of brick-and-mortar...
- Jul 18, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 24 (7.11.2022 - 7.17.2022)
1. ‘Super Variant’ The Biden administration is extending the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic. The most recent...
- Jul 11, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 23 (7.4.2022 - 7.10.2022)
1. COVID A new study of Italian healthcare workers shows that 2 or 3 doses of the vaccine (including booster shots) may cut the...
- Jul 4, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 22 (6.27.2022 - 7.3.2022)
1. COVID Pfizer and BioNTech are starting to plan clinical trials on universal covid vaccine booster shots. These have been studied...
- Jun 27, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 21 (6.19.2022 - 6.25.2022)
1. COVID Treatment tends to center around wealthier areas. A big reason for this is the more affluent areas being less crowded,...
- Jun 20, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 20 (6.12.2022 - 6.18.2022)
1. COVID An FDA panel unanimously voted to recommend the authorization of the Moderna vaccine for children aged 6-17 years old. The...
- Jun 13, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 19 (6.5.2022 - 6.11.2022)
1. COVID Hold on to your seatbelts, and grab your life jacket, because another wave of covid is coming our way. This summer covid...
- Jun 6, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 18 (5.29.2022 - 6.4.2022)
1. COVID The US is still suffering from coronavirus. While the number of hospitalizations (Over 2 weeks) has increased 16% to...
- May 30, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 17 (5.22.2022 - 5.28.2022)
1. COVID A new report from the CDC found that over a third of adults recovering from covid have had problems lasting a month to a...
- May 23, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 16 (5.15.2022 - 5.21.2022)
1. COVID As of May 16, the US has officially reached 1 million deaths from covid-19. May 15 experienced the highest new covid cases...
- May 16, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 15 (5.8.2022 - 5.14.2022)
1. COVID Many people thought we would be getting a break from the covid pandemic. Then Omicron emerged, and cases continued to rise....
- May 9, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 14 (5.1.2022 - 5.7.2022)
1. COVID Covid is becoming more like the flu but still remains a long way from being ordinary. While it is becoming more...
- May 2, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 13 (4.24.2022 - 4.30.2022)
1. COVID The US is looking to recommend annual covid-19 vaccine boosters, similar to the flu shot, despite no evidence proving this...
- Apr 25, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 12 (4.17.2022 - 4.23.2022)
1. COVID The WHO urges nonvaccinated individuals who are the most at-risk group to get Paxlovid pills for mild and moderate Covid...
- Apr 18, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 11 (4.10.2022 - 4.16.2022)
1. COVID Pfizer is seeking a COVID booster for healthy 5–11-year olds. The CDC and other US health authorities have urged everyone...
- Apr 11, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 10 (4.3.2022 - 4.9.2022)
1. COVID A new study found that Covid vaccination early in pregnancy is not linked to congenital problems. JAMA Pediatrics analyzed...
- Apr 4, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 9 (3.27.2022 - 4.2.2022)
1. COVID The US has approved a second covid booster shot for people 50 and older. Israel health officials have shown that second...
- Mar 28, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 8 (3.20.2022 - 3.26.2022)
1. COVID The White House is running out of funding for its pandemic response. As a result, it has stopped paying providers for...
- Mar 21, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 7 (3.13.2022 - 3.19.2022)
1. Staffing Shortages Medical errors and device malfunctions have historically topped the list of safety concerns from the ECRI....
- Mar 14, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 6 (3.6.2022 - 3.12.2022)
1. COVID New COVID cases are decreasing! On February 1, we saw 296,000 new cases and 440,000 total cases over a 7-day average in the...
- Mar 7, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 5 (2.27.22-3.5.22)
1. COVID In his State of the Union address, Biden expressed optimism about returning to "normal life" and how the virus will "no...
- Feb 28, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 4 (2.20.22-2.26.22)
1. COVID A "heartbreaking" pandemic has left more than 5.2 million children orphans grieving the loss of parents or caregivers....
- Feb 21, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 3 (2.13.22-2.19.22)
1. COVID COVID-19 vaccines are "a freaking miracle." At least 55% of the world is vaccinated against COVID-19, with the US hovering...
- Feb 14, 2022
MRCS Weekly Recap 2 (2.6.22 - 2.12.22)
1. COVID The CDC has estimated that 1 in 10 people develop long-term Covid symptoms. Shortness of breath was the most common...
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