Study Shows No Significant Difference Between In-Person and Remote Adverse Events
Since the onset of the pandemic, health care organizations have been attempting to manage and prevent care-related complications stemming from increased telehealth use. Providers must develop measures that continually ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy....
Research Shows a Decline in Telehealth Usage
Since the onset of the pandemic, most of the nation has seen exponential growth in the utilization of telehealth services. These gains remained steady for most of the past two years until mid-2022. As recently as May of this year, telehealth services made up 5.4% of...
Adding SUD Coverage to Medicare Plans is a Cost-efficient Choice
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) offer several health insurance plans for older adults in need of health care coverage. Medicare Part A provides some reimbursement for home health visits, surgeries, hospital and skilled nursing facility (SNF)...
Medicare Advantage Set to Become Most Common Form of Medicare
With Medicare Part A & B coming as a bundle for those who enroll, only some subscribers choose to sign up for the optional plans offered by CMS. Members can make their own decision about whether or not they register for Part C (also known as the Medicare Advantage...
New Study Reveals Causes of Employers’ Rising Health Care Costs
The pandemic sparked a seismic shift in health care costs for large employers. From 2019 to 2020, costs remained stable. Large companies then reported an average 8.2% increase in employee health care costs in 2021. The Business Group on Health says that large...
Long-term Care Tax Plan Projected for Washington Residents
Anyone who manages their own health insurance policy knows the gap between what insurance covers and what members must pay out-of-pocket seems to be getting larger. This is especially the case for older adults and individuals with chronic conditions since...
Boost Reimbursement Accuracy with Episode of Care Reviews
While the medical field itself requires great precision due to its complexity, it’s also essential to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of medical record completion. These documents contain codes that are used by insurance companies to create claims,...
Is Your Health Care Network Ready for Dr. Amazon?
Amazon is consistently expanding their reach, and they now have their sights set on becoming a formidable player in the health care industry. Amazon Care is currently piloting their hybrid care model, which offers subscribers an individualized blend of telemedicine...
Increased Demand for Pulmonary Care May Impact Your Provider Network
Respiratory illness has been one of the most talked-about health concerns in the past two years, namely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The topic is coming up again, this time as a result of recent research from the American Lung Association (ALA). ALA creates a yearly...
Prepare Your Provider Network for the Information Blocking Rule Changes
With the creation of new technologies, new partnerships, and expanded health programming, information sharing within the world of health care has never been more crucial. This brings up many new opportunities for convenience, streamlined processes, and better...