What Is Qualified Staffing? Ensuring Accuracy in Medical Billing
Qualifed staffing is particularly critical for accuracy in medical billing. Errors in this process can lead to delayed reimbursements, financial losses, and even legal challenges for healthcare providers. This is where qualified staffing comes into play, serving as the backbone for ensuring precision and reliability in managing medical billing operations. Understanding Qualified Staffing […]
Strategies for Managing a Diverse Healthcare Workforce Effectively
Healthcare organizations thrive with a diverse workforce, reaping benefits that go beyond surface-level improvements. Diversity fuels innovation, enhances patient care by reflecting the varied backgrounds of the communities served, and creates a vibrant, inclusive workplace culture. A report by McKinsey highlights that organizations with higher levels of diversity and representation are significantly more likely to […]
What is Qualified Staffing? A Guide for Healthcare Providers
The caliber of your staff is fundamental to your facility’s success. Qualified staffing goes beyond merely filling positions; it’s about ensuring that every role is occupied by skilled, experienced, and compassionate individuals who meet rigorous professional and regulatory standards. Yet, according to Statista, recruiters face a major hurdle—finding qualified candidates amid increasingly limited talent pools. […]
Mental Wellness Strategies for Your Remote Healthcare Team
Interest in in-office work dropped by 24%, according to the State of Remote Work 2022 report by Owl Labs. With A-Players considering working from home full-time, remote work becomes increasingly common in big industries including healthcare. However, organizations face a new challenge: supporting the mental wellness of their remote teams. While remote work offers flexibility, […]
Key Insights on CMS’s Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule
A survey by the American Medical Association (AMA) found that 93% of physicians reported care delays due to prior authorization requirements. In response to these common challenges in prior authorization, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have taken a significant step toward improving healthcare efficiency and patient care. A finalization of the Interoperability […]
The Hidden Costs of Physician Administrative Burden
Physicians face an increasing array of administrative tasks that extend far beyond patient care. In fact, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, physicians spend nearly two hours on administrative tasks for every hour they spend with patients. Whether it’s filling out insurance forms, managing electronic health records (EHRs), or complying with […]
Remote Medical Billers: A Smart Solution for Growing Practices
Efficiency and cost-effectiveness are now more crucial than ever for healthcare practices of all sizes, especially when it comes to medical billing. In a 2022 report by MGMA, practice leaders most frequently highlighted improved operations as a major benefit of delegating their billing functions to specialized billing service providers. For growing practices, managing billing in-house […]
Compliance and Ethical Considerations in Healthcare Collections
Healthcare providers face severe penalties for non-compliance with regulations, with HIPAA violations alone carrying fines of up to $50,000 per incident. Navigating healthcare collections is a delicate and complex task. It requires a careful balance between recovering outstanding payments and preserving the trust and well-being of patients. In an industry where compassion and care are […]
How Certified Coders Can Lead AI and Automation in Healthcare
AI adoption in healthcare continues to rise, with 79% of healthcare organizations now utilizing AI technology, according to a study commissioned by Microsoft through IDC. The healthcare sector is undergoing a transformative era fueled by rapid advancements in technology, particularly AI and automation. These innovations are revolutionizing everything from patient care to administrative processes. Amid […]
Why Telehealth Nurses are a Smart Investment for Your Practice
According to findings published in JAMA Network Open, telehealth usage results in average cost savings for patients ranging from $147 to $186 per visit. These significant savings make telehealth an attractive option, encouraging patients to opt for virtual consultations over traditional in-person visits. Among the many components of telehealth, the role of telehealth nurses has emerged […]