Tech and Innovation in Healthcare
Cybersecurity:
Discover 3 Passwordless Authentication Methods for Your Practice
Find out if biometrics and separate keys are the wave of the future. Clinicians have full... Read more
Discover 3 Passwordless Authentication Methods for Your Practice
Find out if biometrics and separate keys are the wave of the future. Clinicians have full... Read more
Telehealth:
Keep Up With These Changes to Post PHE Telehealth
And get ready for telehealth codes to change again in 2025. During her HEALTHCON 2024 pr... Read more
Keep Up With These Changes to Post PHE Telehealth
And get ready for telehealth codes to change again in 2025. During her HEALTHCON 2024 pr... Read more
Best Practices:
Dissect Your Workflow to Streamline Operations
Hint: Patient satisfaction is all about setting expectations. In a medical practice, ord... Read more
Dissect Your Workflow to Streamline Operations
Hint: Patient satisfaction is all about setting expectations. In a medical practice, ord... Read more
Reader Questions:
Learn Which Specialties Use Telehealth More
Question: How successful has telehealth use been during and following the COVID-19 pa... Read more
Learn Which Specialties Use Telehealth More
Question: How successful has telehealth use been during and following the COVID-19 pa... Read more
Reader Questions:
Regenerate Breast Naturally With a 3D-Printed Prosthesis
Question: I've had several patients request breast reconstruction following a mastect... Read more
Regenerate Breast Naturally With a 3D-Printed Prosthesis
Question: I've had several patients request breast reconstruction following a mastect... Read more
Reader Questions:
View the Esophagus During Intubation Procedures
Question: I've always struggled with intubating patients mainly because I'm unable to... Read more
View the Esophagus During Intubation Procedures
Question: I've always struggled with intubating patients mainly because I'm unable to... Read more
Reader Questions:
Shop for Physician-Recommended Healthy Food
Question: With the prevalence of food delivery services and healthcare apps, are ther... Read more
Shop for Physician-Recommended Healthy Food
Question: With the prevalence of food delivery services and healthcare apps, are ther... Read more
Compliance:
Understand the 5 Challenges Remote Workers Face
Craft effective policies to maintain compliance. Remote workers face several challenges i... Read more
Understand the 5 Challenges Remote Workers Face
Craft effective policies to maintain compliance. Remote workers face several challenges i... Read more
MPFS:
Here’s the Big News in the 2025 Proposed Rule
Find out if mental health devices will receive payment. The Centers for Medicare & M... Read more
Here’s the Big News in the 2025 Proposed Rule
Find out if mental health devices will receive payment. The Centers for Medicare & M... Read more
Health IT:
Final Rule Outlines Info Blocking Disincentives for Quality Programs
Reg thwarts information blocking among MIPS clinicians, ACOs, and PI programs. No matte... Read more
Final Rule Outlines Info Blocking Disincentives for Quality Programs
Reg thwarts information blocking among MIPS clinicians, ACOs, and PI programs. No matte... Read more
Industry Notes:
UHG Faces Class-Action Lawsuit From February Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group (UHG) is experiencing more headaches over the February 2024 Change Heal... Read more
UHG Faces Class-Action Lawsuit From February Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group (UHG) is experiencing more headaches over the February 2024 Change Heal... Read more
Reader Questions:
Protect Cloud Information Systems With Proper Security Controls
Question: I know several healthcare practices that use the cloud to back up important... Read more
Protect Cloud Information Systems With Proper Security Controls
Question: I know several healthcare practices that use the cloud to back up important... Read more
Reader Questions:
Rely on Addendums for EHR Mistake Corrections
Question: How should we correct a mistake in an electronic health record (EHR)? Penn... Read more
Rely on Addendums for EHR Mistake Corrections
Question: How should we correct a mistake in an electronic health record (EHR)? Penn... Read more
Reader Questions:
Analyze AFib Risk With AI
Question: I'm a cardiologist and I've had several patients present to our clinic in t... Read more
Analyze AFib Risk With AI
Question: I'm a cardiologist and I've had several patients present to our clinic in t... Read more
Robotics:
Make Accurate Diagnoses With Soft Robots
Robots can bend, expand, and twist inside the body. Healthcare providers are limited in t... Read more
Make Accurate Diagnoses With Soft Robots
Robots can bend, expand, and twist inside the body. Healthcare providers are limited in t... Read more
Enforcement:
OIG Maintains Spotlight On Managed Care Mayhem
Latest report has a new look and offers insight into the agency's top targets. Since 20... Read more
OIG Maintains Spotlight On Managed Care Mayhem
Latest report has a new look and offers insight into the agency's top targets. Since 20... Read more
Change Healthcare:
Hear From Those Affected by the Change Healthcare Outage
Reinforce your skills with paper-based claims. More than four months have passed since m... Read more
Hear From Those Affected by the Change Healthcare Outage
Reinforce your skills with paper-based claims. More than four months have passed since m... Read more
Industry Notes:
Senator Wyden Urges UHG CEO and Board Punishments
On June 13, 2024, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to the ... Read more
Senator Wyden Urges UHG CEO and Board Punishments
On June 13, 2024, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to the ... Read more
Reader Questions:
FDA Awards Designations for Innovative Eye Treatment
Question: As an ophthalmologist, I encounter patients with varying levels of eye hea... Read more
FDA Awards Designations for Innovative Eye Treatment
Question: As an ophthalmologist, I encounter patients with varying levels of eye hea... Read more
Reader Questions:
Coordinate Plans to Adopt AI in Cybersecurity
Question: With data breaches, ransomware attacks, and the growth of AI, could malicio... Read more
Coordinate Plans to Adopt AI in Cybersecurity
Question: With data breaches, ransomware attacks, and the growth of AI, could malicio... Read more
Reader Questions:
Beware AI-Crafted Phishing Emails
Question: I've received several phishing emails over the past few months that are ver... Read more
Beware AI-Crafted Phishing Emails
Question: I've received several phishing emails over the past few months that are ver... Read more
Reader Questions:
Be Careful About Disclaimers on Records
Question: One of the physicians at our practice uses dictation software, and the vend... Read more
Be Careful About Disclaimers on Records
Question: One of the physicians at our practice uses dictation software, and the vend... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Ask These Questions When Searching for an AI Coding System – Part 2
Will the price point deter future adopters? Last month, Tech & Innovation in Healthc... Read more
Ask These Questions When Searching for an AI Coding System – Part 2
Will the price point deter future adopters? Last month, Tech & Innovation in Healthc... Read more
Toolkit:
To Notify Or Not To Notify — That Is The Question
Follow this decision tree to determine breach reporting. Practices often struggle with de... Read more
To Notify Or Not To Notify — That Is The Question
Follow this decision tree to determine breach reporting. Practices often struggle with de... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Recognize RaaS and Understand Best Protection Practices
Find out how much a ransomware attack costs organizations. Ransomware attacks continue t... Read more
Recognize RaaS and Understand Best Protection Practices
Find out how much a ransomware attack costs organizations. Ransomware attacks continue t... Read more
Industry Notes:
Cyberthreat Actors Attack Another Healthcare Entity
On May 8, 2024, Ascension, a nonprofit and Catholic health system “detected unusual acti... Read more
Cyberthreat Actors Attack Another Healthcare Entity
On May 8, 2024, Ascension, a nonprofit and Catholic health system “detected unusual acti... Read more
Industry Notes:
FDA Program Aims To Boost Healthcare In The Home
Another federal agency is getting behind the idea of moving more healthcare into the home... Read more
FDA Program Aims To Boost Healthcare In The Home
Another federal agency is getting behind the idea of moving more healthcare into the home... Read more
Reader Questions:
View Mammography Exams in a New Dimension
Question: We have several patients come in each year for screening and diagnostic mam... Read more
View Mammography Exams in a New Dimension
Question: We have several patients come in each year for screening and diagnostic mam... Read more
Reader Questions:
Check Compatibility Before Switching to Wi-Fi 6E
Question: I was shopping for a new wireless router for our small medical practice, an... Read more
Check Compatibility Before Switching to Wi-Fi 6E
Question: I was shopping for a new wireless router for our small medical practice, an... Read more
Reader Questions:
Distinguish Medical Identity Theft From Other Types of Fraud
Question: Is medical identity theft a type of fraudulent claim? Minnesota Subscriber... Read more
Distinguish Medical Identity Theft From Other Types of Fraud
Question: Is medical identity theft a type of fraudulent claim? Minnesota Subscriber... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use the CPM for RPM of Cardiology Patients
Question: As a cardiologist, I have several patients who suffer from chronic heart di... Read more
Use the CPM for RPM of Cardiology Patients
Question: As a cardiologist, I have several patients who suffer from chronic heart di... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Ask These Questions When Searching for an AI Coding System – Part 1
Can NLP decipher language differences between doctors? Choosing the right artificial inte... Read more
Ask These Questions When Searching for an AI Coding System – Part 1
Can NLP decipher language differences between doctors? Choosing the right artificial inte... Read more
MIPS Quiz:
Gauge Your Promoting Interoperability Savvy
Hint: Know the 4 PI objectives for PY 2024. If you think the Promoting Interoperability ... Read more
Gauge Your Promoting Interoperability Savvy
Hint: Know the 4 PI objectives for PY 2024. If you think the Promoting Interoperability ... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Who Has the Stolen Change Healthcare Data?
Plus: Find out if UnitedHealth Group has spoken to Congress. News of Change Healthcare's ... Read more
Who Has the Stolen Change Healthcare Data?
Plus: Find out if UnitedHealth Group has spoken to Congress. News of Change Healthcare's ... Read more
Health IT:
Optum Meets With AAPC Members as Systems Return
Contact Optum if your provider needs additional funding. On April 4, 2024, AAPC and Optum... Read more
Optum Meets With AAPC Members as Systems Return
Contact Optum if your provider needs additional funding. On April 4, 2024, AAPC and Optum... Read more
Industry Notes:
Feds Offer Tools For Providers Affected By Cyberattack
If your practice is one of the many affected by the cyberattack against Change Healthcare,... Read more
Feds Offer Tools For Providers Affected By Cyberattack
If your practice is one of the many affected by the cyberattack against Change Healthcare,... Read more
Reader Questions:
Find out if More RPM Codes Are on the Way
Question: Healthcare providers in our practice enjoy using remote patient monitoring ... Read more
Find out if More RPM Codes Are on the Way
Question: Healthcare providers in our practice enjoy using remote patient monitoring ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Battle Radiologist Burnout With AI
Question: Several radiologists in our practice are tired and struggling to keep up on... Read more
Battle Radiologist Burnout With AI
Question: Several radiologists in our practice are tired and struggling to keep up on... Read more
Reader Questions:
Employ Protections for Patient Signatures
Question: In our recent risk evaluation, we discovered that the electronic signatures... Read more
Employ Protections for Patient Signatures
Question: In our recent risk evaluation, we discovered that the electronic signatures... Read more
Reader Questions:
Protect Your Practice Against Becoming the Next Cyberattack Victim
Question: It feels like every time I open my social media feed, click on news website... Read more
Protect Your Practice Against Becoming the Next Cyberattack Victim
Question: It feels like every time I open my social media feed, click on news website... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Use AI to Tackle Your Claims Backlog With These 3 Tips
Remember to review the tech's code choices. Revenue cycle teams handle thousands of medic... Read more
Use AI to Tackle Your Claims Backlog With These 3 Tips
Remember to review the tech's code choices. Revenue cycle teams handle thousands of medic... Read more
Prior Authorization:
Final Rule Aims to Improve Interoperability and Access to Care
Plus: Feds finalize new API requirements and a MIPS measure, too. After the pandemic re... Read more
Final Rule Aims to Improve Interoperability and Access to Care
Plus: Feds finalize new API requirements and a MIPS measure, too. After the pandemic re... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Recognizing the Fallout of the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack
Find out if new regulations could be in store. On Feb. 21, 2024, Change Healthcare fell v... Read more
Recognizing the Fallout of the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack
Find out if new regulations could be in store. On Feb. 21, 2024, Change Healthcare fell v... Read more
Reader Questions:
Threat Actors Rain Down Malware From the Cloud
Question: Our practice uses a couple different cloud services to share files and keep... Read more
Threat Actors Rain Down Malware From the Cloud
Question: Our practice uses a couple different cloud services to share files and keep... Read more
Reader Questions:
Stay Vigilant of Scammers During Change Healthcare Outage
Question: I remember scammers trying to trick patients during the pandemic by claimin... Read more
Stay Vigilant of Scammers During Change Healthcare Outage
Question: I remember scammers trying to trick patients during the pandemic by claimin... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use Wearable Technology to Detect Seizures
Question: I have several patients who suffer from epilepsy that is well controlled wi... Read more
Use Wearable Technology to Detect Seizures
Question: I have several patients who suffer from epilepsy that is well controlled wi... Read more
Reader Questions:
Detect OSA While Wearing a Watch When Patients Sleep
Question: I've had several patients come in for their annual wellness visit claiming ... Read more
Detect OSA While Wearing a Watch When Patients Sleep
Question: I've had several patients come in for their annual wellness visit claiming ... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Monitor Patients After Discharge With AI-Enabled Home Sensors
Smart kettles measure beverage consumption. Healthcare teams are finding innovative ways ... Read more
Monitor Patients After Discharge With AI-Enabled Home Sensors
Smart kettles measure beverage consumption. Healthcare teams are finding innovative ways ... Read more
Practice Management:
Set Your Remote Staff up for Success With 3 Tips
Empower your team by connecting with them. Remote work arrangements became the norm durin... Read more
Set Your Remote Staff up for Success With 3 Tips
Empower your team by connecting with them. Remote work arrangements became the norm durin... Read more
Regulations:
Ensure Your Post-PHE Practice is Compliant With Telehealth Regulations
Find out why you need to assign a compliance officer. Telehealth services are a permanen... Read more
Ensure Your Post-PHE Practice is Compliant With Telehealth Regulations
Find out why you need to assign a compliance officer. Telehealth services are a permanen... Read more
Reader Questions:
Could Proposed Legislation Help Stem Healthcare Cybersecurity Attacks?
Question: Several times a week, I see a news story about another healthcare data breach. H... Read more
Could Proposed Legislation Help Stem Healthcare Cybersecurity Attacks?
Question: Several times a week, I see a news story about another healthcare data breach. H... Read more
Reader Questions:
Remember to Refresh Your Passwords Regularly
Question: When or how often should we change our passwords? A coworker told me they never ... Read more
Remember to Refresh Your Passwords Regularly
Question: When or how often should we change our passwords? A coworker told me they never ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use 3D Printing to Produce Assistive Devices
Question: We have several patients who are veterans and need assistive technology to perfo... Read more
Use 3D Printing to Produce Assistive Devices
Question: We have several patients who are veterans and need assistive technology to perfo... Read more
Reader Questions:
Beware AI Misuse Lawsuits
Question: I've appreciated reading your AI and healthcare articles. As the technology is s... Read more
Beware AI Misuse Lawsuits
Question: I've appreciated reading your AI and healthcare articles. As the technology is s... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use Generative AI to Answer Your Patients’ Questions
Question: As a surgeon, I struggle with explaining procedures to patients in a way that's ... Read more
Use Generative AI to Answer Your Patients’ Questions
Question: As a surgeon, I struggle with explaining procedures to patients in a way that's ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Make Sure Your Health Apps and Wearables are Compliant
Question: We use wearable devices and health apps to remotely monitor our patients when th... Read more
Make Sure Your Health Apps and Wearables are Compliant
Question: We use wearable devices and health apps to remotely monitor our patients when th... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Find out how CMS is Exploring AI’s Power
Plus: Get to know the elements of responsible AI. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid... Read more
Find out how CMS is Exploring AI’s Power
Plus: Get to know the elements of responsible AI. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid... Read more
Clip-and-Save:
What 10 Federal Agencies Impact Your Health IT? Find out
Know what separates OCR from ONC and more. Almost everywhere you look in the federal go... Read more
What 10 Federal Agencies Impact Your Health IT? Find out
Know what separates OCR from ONC and more. Almost everywhere you look in the federal go... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Understand Tracking Tech and How it Affects Healthcare
Stay compliant to avoid legal and financial penalties. Tracking technology exists on mos... Read more
Understand Tracking Tech and How it Affects Healthcare
Stay compliant to avoid legal and financial penalties. Tracking technology exists on mos... Read more
Industry Notes:
OCR Lands a Major Catch in a Phishing Case
Prepare to pay if you're not assessing your risks. Healthcare technology has shown immens... Read more
OCR Lands a Major Catch in a Phishing Case
Prepare to pay if you're not assessing your risks. Healthcare technology has shown immens... Read more
Reader Questions:
Build a Zero-Trust Culture Before Deploying the Framework
Question: I read your article, “Enhance Your Healthcare Security With Zero-Trust Fr... Read more
Build a Zero-Trust Culture Before Deploying the Framework
Question: I read your article, “Enhance Your Healthcare Security With Zero-Trust Fr... Read more
Reader Questions:
Acknowledge Smartwatch Data When Scheduling Patients for Visits
Question: A patient called in saying their smartwatch performed an ECG and found irregular... Read more
Acknowledge Smartwatch Data When Scheduling Patients for Visits
Question: A patient called in saying their smartwatch performed an ECG and found irregular... Read more
Reader Questions:
Prescribe a Drug-Free Treatment for Constipation
Question: I've been a physician for several years, and I suggest traditional medicines whe... Read more
Prescribe a Drug-Free Treatment for Constipation
Question: I've been a physician for several years, and I suggest traditional medicines whe... Read more
Reader Questions:
Could Your Heartbeat Power a Pacemaker?
Question: I read that leadless pacemakers have a built-in battery that only last up t... Read more
Could Your Heartbeat Power a Pacemaker?
Question: I read that leadless pacemakers have a built-in battery that only last up t... Read more
Reimbursement:
Decipher CMS’ Digital Health Decisions in the 2024 MPFS Final Rule
How many data transmission days are required for RPM/RTM? The Centers for Medicare & ... Read more
Decipher CMS’ Digital Health Decisions in the 2024 MPFS Final Rule
How many data transmission days are required for RPM/RTM? The Centers for Medicare & ... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Augment Your Auditing Process in 5 Ways With AI
Find out where the technology can improve your workflows. Artificial intelligence (AI)... Read more
Augment Your Auditing Process in 5 Ways With AI
Find out where the technology can improve your workflows. Artificial intelligence (AI)... Read more
Interoperability:
Beware of New Information Blocking Deterrents
Learn which Medicare programs are impacted. Information blocking remains a high priority ... Read more
Beware of New Information Blocking Deterrents
Learn which Medicare programs are impacted. Information blocking remains a high priority ... Read more
Industry Notes:
HHS Announces TEFCA is Live
On Dec. 12, 2023, through the Office for the National Coordinator for Health Information ... Read more
HHS Announces TEFCA is Live
On Dec. 12, 2023, through the Office for the National Coordinator for Health Information ... Read more
Reader Question:
Capture High-Quality Cardiac Images With AI’s Assistance
Question: I work in a rural clinic with limited resources. Over the past year, severa... Read more
Capture High-Quality Cardiac Images With AI’s Assistance
Question: I work in a rural clinic with limited resources. Over the past year, severa... Read more
Reader Question:
Survey the Risks of Open-Source Software
Question: We've been shopping for new software for our healthcare practice and haven'... Read more
Survey the Risks of Open-Source Software
Question: We've been shopping for new software for our healthcare practice and haven'... Read more
Reader Question:
Keep Surgical Tools Within Reach
Question: I'm a surgeon and I'm always looking for ways we can improve efficiency in ... Read more
Keep Surgical Tools Within Reach
Question: I'm a surgeon and I'm always looking for ways we can improve efficiency in ... Read more
Reader Question:
Find Out If 15 Minutes Really Means 15 Minutes?
Question: I read your article, “Stay Calm When Reporting VR Procedural Dissociation... Read more
Find Out If 15 Minutes Really Means 15 Minutes?
Question: I read your article, “Stay Calm When Reporting VR Procedural Dissociation... Read more
Technology & Innovation:
Deliver Insulin for 3 Days With a Wearable Patch
Question: We see several patients with type 2 diabetes who require regular insulin in... Read more
Deliver Insulin for 3 Days With a Wearable Patch
Question: We see several patients with type 2 diabetes who require regular insulin in... Read more
Technology & Innovation:
CMS Notifies Beneficiaries of a Security Vulnerability
Question: Why does it seem that only private payers are victims of data breaches? Do ... Read more
CMS Notifies Beneficiaries of a Security Vulnerability
Question: Why does it seem that only private payers are victims of data breaches? Do ... Read more
Technology & Innovation:
How Can AI Affect Your Practice? Get Answers to Your AI-Coding FAQs
Find out if auditing could be a new career option. Artificial intelligence (AI), natural ... Read more
How Can AI Affect Your Practice? Get Answers to Your AI-Coding FAQs
Find out if auditing could be a new career option. Artificial intelligence (AI), natural ... Read more
Technology & Innovation:
Use ‘Nutrition Labels’ to Find Your Ideal AI Solution
Question: We are interested in deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in our practice... Read more
Use ‘Nutrition Labels’ to Find Your Ideal AI Solution
Question: We are interested in deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in our practice... Read more
Technology & Innovation:
Trying to Get a Handle on Costs? AI May Be the Answer
Balancing top-notch patient care while managing care costs has been a struggle. An import... Read more
Trying to Get a Handle on Costs? AI May Be the Answer
Balancing top-notch patient care while managing care costs has been a struggle. An import... Read more
Technology & Innovation:
Stay on Top of Your Practice’s Technical Debt
Question: Our IT team mentioned technical debt in a town hall recently. What is techn... Read more
Stay on Top of Your Practice’s Technical Debt
Question: Our IT team mentioned technical debt in a town hall recently. What is techn... Read more
Technology & Innovation:
Everything You Need to Know About Participating in the TEFCA
TEFCA allows for secure information sharing between health information networks. A reliab... Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Participating in the TEFCA
TEFCA allows for secure information sharing between health information networks. A reliab... Read more
Technology & Innovation:
Precisely View at all Distances With IOLs
Question: I've recently heard of intraocular lenses (IOLs) to treat patients with vision d... Read more
Precisely View at all Distances With IOLs
Question: I've recently heard of intraocular lenses (IOLs) to treat patients with vision d... Read more
Technology & Innovation:
Don’t Rest on MFA Protections
Question: Our IT team requires us to use multifactor authentication (MFA) for all logins t... Read more
Don’t Rest on MFA Protections
Question: Our IT team requires us to use multifactor authentication (MFA) for all logins t... Read more