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The number of people using telehealth has grown tremendously since the COVID-19 outbreak. Many patients are equally satisfied with virtual encounters rather than their in-person visits to the doctor. Read the article below for more on the survey given to patients regarding telemedicine and what they preferred about their virtual visit. The advent of COVID-19…
DetailsThis week’s code spotlight highlights the social determinants of health codes that deal with many factors including prescribed medications or a patient’s BMI. Read below for more information on some of the benefits of including social determinants of health in reporting. As the health care industry sees an increase of risk adjustment coding, the importance…
DetailsThe House approved the Heroes Act in a 208-199 vote. The Heroes Act is a critical $3 trillion-dollar rescue for front line workers, cities, states, and small businesses. Read the article below to learn more about the Heroes Act. The U.S. House late Friday approved a massive, $3 trillion coronavirus spending package that would, among…
DetailsHave you started preparing for the new 2021 E/M changes? It is never too early as much of healthcare is already changing. Read below for more information on what has prompted the changes in the healthcare system. With all that 2020 has already brought to the table and the changes it has prompted in the…
DetailsSince the COVID-19 outbreak, there are certain aspects of healthcare that will never be the same. Below, CEOs of some of the biggest healthcare providers in the United States have provided their take on what they believe will never be the same in healthcare. Read the article below to find out more on their perspectives. …
DetailsDuring these times of social distancing, isolation, businesses being shut down, and employees being laid off, it is hard for a lot of people to feel the same fulfillment they did just a few months ago and self-pity can set in quickly. Perhaps you believe in the theory that there is nothing better for self-pity…
DetailsMany providers should start making preparations ahead of time for elective surgeries. Creating a prioritization model is highly recommended to determine the demand and constraints that they may encounter. Read the article below for more information on what you should do now to prepare for the elective surgery demand. Surgical patients are on hold, and…
DetailsAs the Risk Adjustment payment models become more and more commonplace, it is important that we not forget about this when coding during our current public health emergency (PHE). Read below to find out more about hierarchical condition categories. Hierarchical condition categories, or HCC’s, are assigned to diagnosis codes and reflect an aggregated value that…
DetailsThe Federal Government has introduced various programs to make funds available to individuals and businesses during this Public Health Emergency (PHE). Currently, there are options available for providers and practices to receive funds through multiple programs, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the CMS Accelerated and Advanced Payment Program. Here…
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