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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
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
Best Practices:
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
Reader Questions:
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
Reader Questions:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Robotics:
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
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
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
Reader Questions:
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
Reader Questions:
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
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
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
Cybersecurity Corner:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MIPS Quiz:
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
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
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
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
Reader Questions:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reader Questions:
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
Artificial Intelligence:
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
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
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
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
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
Reader Questions:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Interoperability:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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