On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced the anticipated ending of the Public Health Emergency declarations. These declarations are set to expire on May
On December 6th, CMS released the proposed rule outlining systematized prior authorization pathways for healthcare services rendered by providers and hospitals. The proposed rule outlines
Changes to in-patient evaluation and management (E & M) service codes for 2023 are coming. The changes will be effective January 1, 2023. These changes
As the bridge between the clinical and business side of healthcare, the RCM process is awash with metrics that can help administrators get the most
For every physician, clinic, and healthcare organization, the first obligation is to deliver the best possible outcome for patients. Period. But the truth is, the
Editor’s Note: Part 1 of Revenue Cycle Management was published in MD-Update #139, April 2022. It is available online at www.md-update.com. As we stated earlier,
Healthcare professionals strive to deliver exceptional service and outcomes to their patients throughout every facet of care. A significant point of friction for patients is
The Provider Relief Funds Reporting Portal has opened for period 2. Providers who received one or more PRF payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, during
Patients have never been more concerned and affected by the cost of their healthcare treatment, as medical debt continues to rise and consumers demand transparency
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced two important updates last week related to Provider Relief Funds (PRF) and reporting requirements: 1. An additional