February 9th 2024
Despite its proven success, persisting barriers slow technology’s adoption
February 8th 2024
As maternal and infant mortality rates deteriorate, practices should adopt more tools to better serve patients.
January 24th 2024
This hybrid model successfully addresses the primary obstacles to high-quality care that rural patients and their doctors face.
January 5th 2024
As more Americans lose access to local facilities, technology can help bring high quality care directly to their homes
October 16th 2023
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
Determining the cost of telemedicine services
Elizabeth Woodcock explains recent developments regarding how cost for telemedicine services are determined.
Ensure HIPAA compliance with a remote workforce
Working from home can lead to casual conduct, posing compliance risks for your organization.
3 core drivers of telemedicine success in a hybrid care delivery ecosystem
Like in any ecosystem, the interplay between functions is paramount to success.
Futureproofing your organization against tech disruptors
For practices that have been slow to adopt new technologies, the stakes are much greater as the urgency to get up to speed is intensifying.
Technology Hot Topics: OCR updates, mobile health app resource, and vishing
Teleworking and telehealth have opened more doors for cybercriminals due to a lack of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards.
Getting paid for telemedicine services
Elizabeth Woodcock explains the policies surrounding telemedicine, as well as what services are reimbursable and how payment is received.
Telehealth is here to stay; reimbursement needs to follow
It will take more than a face value commitment to telehealth for physicians and patients to feel the impact.
Improving patient care with rich data
How cellular technologies and remote patient monitoring are improving patient care.
How to get started with telemedicine quickly
Elizabeth Woodcock outlines her best practices for setting up telemedicine services from an administrative perspective, while emphasizing that it is never too late to get in the game.
5 reasons why telemedicine is here to stay long after the pandemic
Telemedicine is more than a splash in the proverbial healthcare pan.
HITRUST CSF Certification: Why it’s important and what it means for physician practices
How this certification ensures the highest levels of technology security.
Will a lack of reimbursement end the rise of virtual care?
What providers and practice managers need to do to ensure the continued growth of these services.
Technology adds hope for mental health in the midst of national crises
Three ways to help your patients who may be suffering in silence.
How to evolve your patient communication strategy during COVID19
Tactics should be built on a foundation of the three pillars: Educate, identify and treat.
Three ways healthcare facilities are rebounding from COVID-19
Leaders from several organizations explain how they’re meeting the needs of their patients and employees.
Bringing normalcy back to elective hospital procedures
Elective surgeries are the lifeblood of hospitals and health systems, accounting for 60% of total hospital revenue.
5 ways to reengage patients in the COVID19 era
It is critical to provide crystal clear communications along every step, including where they should park and how to check-in upon arrival.
Telemedicine may pose new threats for physician burnout
Until we learn how to take advantage of the benefits, and manage the challenges of telemedicine, it will be anxiety-provoking.
How practices can shift operations to manage virtual patient engagement
Telehealth platforms play a key role as physicians reconfigure office visits, adjust to new regulations, and seek to restore their practices.
Telegenetics helps independents thrive in a COVID-fueled environment
Embrace new tech and clinical services to remain independent while continuing to achieve clinical excellence and business stability.
Why burnout remains an important topic during the pandemic
Existing challenges in addressing burnout have been exacerbated throughout the pandemic, Wayne Jonas, MD, says. We need to up our game in burnout prevention and management.
Telehealth solutions: Top questions for physician practices to consider
Physician practices should consider these five major categories of capabilities to examine in any telehealth solution.
Untangling telehealth billing
Billing for telemedicine services doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you understand a few key concepts and take advantage of your available resources.
Strategies for discussing diet and nutrition with patients
Weight management is more than just a checklist.
Telemedicine benefits patients struggling with their weight
Weight loss programs are a prime opportunity for telehealth offerings.
Reassigning Claims? Make sure to complete the CMS 855-R Form
The best way to mitigate risk is to call a MAC, read the laws, and the telehealth waivers over COVID-19.
Healthcare technology shouldn’t disappear with COVID19
Continuation of care for chronic conditions is essential.
Keeping up with regulatory changes during COVID19
Guides on key areas to watch.
Merging COVID19 virtual hospitals for the future
A virtual hospital created in parallel during the COVID19 pandemic inspires a lasting innovation of telemedicine.
Overcoming telehealth reimbursement risks
Acknowledging increased reimbursement risks and deploying the right strategies can mean the difference between proper reimbursement and rejected claims.