Business/Technology

In the Flood of COVID-19 Patients, Independent Physicians are Battling to Continue Serving Patients 

Apr 07, 2020 at 03:27 pm by pj

  As COVID-19 continues to take a toll on the State of Florida, the entire healthcare community is straining to meet the demands of the sickest patients. Independent phy.... Read More

AMA Underscores Importance of Science, Data in the Fight Against COVID-19

Apr 07, 2020 at 02:19 pm by pj

  CHICAGO – In a national address today, American Medical Association (AMA) President Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., highlighted the essential role that.... Read More

Preparing Your ASC for the Pandemic 

Apr 07, 2020 at 01:52 am by pj

  Part of the preparation for an ASC in the State of Florida to obtain a license and operate as an ASC has been to prepare its Emergency Preparedness Plan.... Read More

Pandemic-Stricken Cities Have Empty Hospitals, But Reopening Them Is Difficult

Apr 02, 2020 at 07:28 pm by pj

    Nina Feldman, WHYY , Kaiser Health News   As city leaders across the country scramble to find space for the expected surge of COVID-19 patients, so.... Read More

Intimacy vs. Isolation: The Importance of Developing Relationships in Healthcare

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:34 am by pj

  By DR. SARAH MÜLLER   Back in the 20th century, Erik Erikson developed a psychosocial theory for human development which he split into 8 stages. The sixth.... Read More

Beware of Third-Party Billing Systems

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:17 am by pj

By JAY CORN   Many organizations are starting to see large organizations add third-party billing systems. They want vendors to sign up with a third-party website in ord.... Read More

Correct Use of CPT Modifiers to Maximize Reimbursement

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:52 am by pj

  By CAREL VISSER   It is widely accepted that the national denial and rejection rate runs as high as 30 percent of all insurance claims submitted to insurance co.... Read More

Real Estate Terminology: Cold Grey Shell vs. Warm Vanilla Shell

Apr 01, 2020 at 03:30 am by pj

 It can make a difference   By DOUG PRICE   There is no shortage of interesting terminology in Commercial Real Estate. One specific area of interest is foun.... Read More

Coronavirus Patients Caught In Conflict Between Hospital And Nursing Homes

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:20 am by pj

    Judith Graham Kaiser Health News A wrenching conflict is emerging as the COVID-19 virus storms through U.S. communities: Some patients are falling into a no m.... Read More

Under Financial Strain, Community Health Centers Ramp Up Coronavirus Response

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:06 am by pj

Dr. Esther Johnston of HealthPoint Community Health Center says her clinic in Auburn, Washington, has overhauled how it sees patients, shifting resources away from routine pri.... Read More

Telemedicine Surges, Fueled By Coronavirus Fears And Shift In Payment Rules

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:02 am by pj

    Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  Lukas Kopacki, home from college after the coronavirus pandemic closed his campus, was feeling lousy for days with hea.... Read More

Orlando Health Updates Policies

Mar 30, 2020 at 03:19 pm by pj

  The hospital suspends volunteer services and valet parking, and adjusts the request process for medical records due to COVID-19     Orlando – Orland.... Read More

Wednesday Bolay Offers Free Food for Nurses, Doctors and First Responders

Mar 30, 2020 at 12:54 pm by pj

  Bolay offers free food for nurses, doctors, and first responders and 25 percent off all hospitality team members. Serving their local communities Fresh, Bold Flavors v.... Read More

The Importance of AI and Resolution-Centered Customer Care in the Healthcare Industry  

Mar 30, 2020 at 12:30 pm by pj

By BECKY WATKINS   The healthcare industry has seen a drastic shift in its operations and communications over the last seven months. Since the beginning of the COV.... Read More

Freestanding ERs Ask HHS for Recognition as Medicare/Medicaid-Eligible Healthcare Facilities 

Mar 28, 2020 at 07:04 pm by pj

      To Serve Vulnerable Patients and Relieve Hospital Bed Shortage     In a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secre.... Read More

Staying in Business: AMA Announces New Resources for Private Practice Physicians During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 28, 2020 at 04:15 pm by pj

  AMA also highlights government stimulus provisions that can help private practice   CHICAGO – The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced three.... Read More

WeCare tlc Health & Wellness Centers Launches Telehealth at All Locations

Mar 28, 2020 at 01:42 pm by pj

    Lake Mary – WeCare tlc, one of the nation’s leading providers of employee health centers for a variety of companies, sch.... Read More

Retired Physician Volunteers Receive No-Cost Malpractice Coverage during COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 26, 2020 at 10:51 pm by pj

March 25, 2020—As U.S. healthcare systems are being tested to the limit during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Doctors Company has announced that it will provide free medical.... Read More

AMA Announces New CPT Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 26, 2020 at 10:29 pm by pj

CHICAGO – Furthering its work to support physicians on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Medical Association (AMA) today announced new coding guid.... Read More

Hospital Suppliers Take To The Skies To Combat Dire Shortages Of COVID-19 Gear

Mar 26, 2020 at 08:58 pm by pj

      Christina Jewett, Lauren Weber, Kaiser Health News  Hospitals in the New York City area are turning to a private distributor to airlift mill.... Read More