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Fraud Or Abuse? The Fine Line In Accurate Claim Submission
I’m not an attorney. But I’ve seen Fraud and Abuse on the provider and payor side. There are differences.
We Need Physician Leadership (Duh)
Physician leadership goes a long way to improving care delivery, system operations, clinical quality outcomes, and clinician satisfaction.
Electronic Medical Records – Love Or Hate Them, Just Be Mindful
EMRs are terrific tools. They must be utilized with care to ensure “clinical noise” is managed.
Out Patient Finances – The Small Things Matter
Simple changes in the clinic setting can positively, or negatively, impact the financial standing of the enterprise.
AI Foibles: A Cautionary Tale
AI, Machine Learning, and Large Language Modeling in healthcare show promise. The key is design and deployment with solution-driven clarity.
Provider Compensation In The Rural Health Clinic: Flexibility Is Key
…owing to Medicare and Medicaid All Inclusive Rates (AIR) for certified Rural Health Clinics (RHC), a pure wRVU comp model may not be tenable…
Your Doctor Is Paid Just Right-Why Can’t You Afford Him?
Hospital comp for clinicians might be fair market value but poor collections can obviate a good comp plan.
Rural Health Clinics: The Struggle Is Real, The Solution Is Local
Rural Health Clinics continue to struggle financially. Structural changes can aid in financial and operational stability.
Medicare Changes: How Will They Impact Compensation And Revenue?
Proposed Medicare fee schedule changes may alter BOTH physician compensation AND reimbursement.
Deploying Healthcare Technology: How Vulnerable Are You?
The tech marketplace is the wild west of ideas with different applications (e.g., patient scheduling, telemedicine, rev cycle, mhealth apps, AI, machine learning) developed to address different segments or stressors on the care delivery ecosystem.
