CMS Finalizes Medicare Rates, Policies, and Hospital Payment Rates for 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final rule on August 1, 2023, for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) and long-term care hospital prospective payment system (LTCH PPS). As a healthcare associate, it’s crucial to be a... View More

What Covers in Preventive Medicare Services

The government designs the medicare program for older people with disabilities who turn 65. You can enroll in the program three months before your milestone birthday and continue for a maximum of three months following. You'll be registered in Medicare by default if you get Social Security benef... View More

What is Online Tracking Technology, and How to Find and Remove Tracking Tec

According to the HHS (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), tracking technologies are tools that websites and mobile apps use to monitor what users do on their platforms. These tools help them understand how people use their services and improve them. It's important to know that we&#... View More

Recall The Four Core Elements Of An Emergency Preparedness Program

Do you have a well-planned emergency preparedness program? Does it comply with the CMS's new guidelines or a TJC compliance? If you’re an organization participating in Medicare and Medicaid Programs, then it’s imperative to have a robust Emergency Preparedness Plan. The final Emergency Prepa... View More

Provider Credentialing What You Need to Know

The healthcare profession is one of the trusted occupations after the pandemic or before that, and it's because of the trusted systems in the healthcare industry. However, ensuring the competence and reliability of healthcare providers is paramount. This is where provider credentialing, often ca... View More

Innovative Payment Approaches for Methadone Treatment

Behavioral health services covered by Medicare, which are services related to mental health and substance use, can significantly impact a person's overall well-being. It's important to know what CMS Physician Proposed Rule 2024 is. Methadone is an FDA-approved medication for treating Opio... View More

What You Need to Know for HIPAA Compliance in 2023

In the modern healthcare landscape, protecting patient data is paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) plays a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive health information from misuse, ensuring confidentiality, and promoting trust between patients and healthcare provi... View More

5 Key Trends You Need to Follow for HIPAA Compliance in 2023

The healthcare industry is always embracing new ways of working, such as the migration to digital and technological impact on the healthcare industry. It tends to the changing HIPAA compliance, and the new updates to the HIPAA Privacy Rule have been set to roll on in 2023. Indeed, there are many cha... View More

Empower Your Nursing Education: Discover the Top 7 Dynamic Teaching Strateg

Empower Your Nursing Education: Discover the Top 7 Dynamic Teaching Strategies! Training Strategies for Nursing play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience for nursing students, fostering their growth as competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. As the healthcare land... View More

Complete Guide On Annual ICD-10 Coding Update

When the healthcare industry adopted a new E&M coding structure, ICD-10, in October 2015, the majority of healthcare professionals dreaded the change as it was introduced to change several factors of billing and coding in the healthcare industry. However, every year, ICD-10 coding updates have been ... View More

AI ChatBots, Healthcare and New Challenges to HIPAA Compliance

The world is moving towards technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, including healthcare, by introducing AI-powered chatbots like Google's Bard and OpenAI's ChatGPT, improving patient engagement and healthcare delivery. However, every coin has two flip... View More

10 Effective Ways and Tools For HIPAA Compliant When Working from Home

Recently, the concept of HIPAA compliance for remote workers has become more prevalent than ever before, transforming how businesses operate across various industries. Healthcare has embraced this paradigm shift, allowing medical professionals to offer their services remotely. However, the transitio... View More

Nursing Home versus Home Care: How Medicaid Cuts Shift the Balance