Question: Could you please inform me of any upcoming changes or updates to the CPT® codes for urology in 2025 that I should be aware of? Nebraska Subscriber Answer: There are a few new CPT® codes that will be effective [...]
Question: We see several patients with type 2 diabetes who require regular insulin injections. Many of our patients have requested if there are systems that could anticipate their needs. Are there options available for our patients? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: Several options exist [...]
Also: See what the FDA considers a medical device. In this age of telehealth and increased accessibility, remote patient monitoring (RPM) is becoming more important. Healthcare providers use RPM to efficiently monitor patients’ conditions without requiring in-person visits. This is [...]
Question: As a cardiologist, I have several patients who suffer from chronic heart disease. I want to be able to monitor their conditions while they’re away from the office to ensure I’m receiving the most accurate data to provide treatment. What [...]
Understand what the FDA defines as a medical device. Healthcare providers use remote patient monitoring (RPM) to efficiently monitor their patients’ conditions without frequent in-person visits. As innovative and helpful as RPM can be for providers and their patients, several [...]
Out of 41,000 health care jobs added in June, home health care services accounted for more than 9,000, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But that surge could be even higher, a recent report suggests. A survey of 450 [...]
Enjoy a real-time 3D view of the surgical space. Researchers have evaluated light-field imaging for decades, but advancements in recent years have shown the technology’s promise in healthcare procedures. Surgeons can use the imaging technology to clearly view a patient’s [...]
Remember the answers to these nine questions to protect your practice and patients. Following HIPAA rules isn’t always possible during a natural disaster, and that’s why authorities allow for some relaxation of the rules during an emergency. But that doesn’t [...]
Remember, HIPAA applies to volunteers, too. When a natural disaster strikes, the last thing on your employees’ minds is whether they’ve followed HIPAA correctly. And that’s why certain regulations allow for relaxation of the Rules during emergencies. Now: The Department [...]
Question: I live in an area that is hit by hurricanes, and I want to be able to help patients when other providers may need their protected health information, but I want to remain compliant with HIPAA. Are there emergency [...]
