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Provider Enrollment and Credentialing in Healthcare

Provider credentialing in healthcare refers to the process of verifying and evaluating the qualifications, credentials, and background of healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals, before allowing them to provide care to patients. This process typica... View More

New Guidelines for Direct and General Supervision of Incident To

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sets guidelines and regulations to ensure adherence to reimbursement rules for incident-to-services. Some of CMS Physician's final rules center around practices that employ advanced practice providers (APPs). When auditing medical records, it’... View More

Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule for 2025

The Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule for 2025 introduces significant updates that will shape how hospitals receive Medicare payments for inpatient services. On August 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the final rule for the FY 2025 Inpatient ... View More

What Is The Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program

The Hospital VBP Program rewards acute care hospitals with incentive payments for the quality of care provided in the inpatient hospital setting. This program adjusts payments under hospitals' Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) based on the quality of care they deliver. Hospital Inpa... View More

Identify Additional and New Telehealth Services Available in 2025

The future of telemedicine will be influenced not only by technology but also by allowing users to benefit from these incredible breakthroughs while maintaining a privacy-focused and evidence-based approach. Patients must learn how to navigate internet platforms, grasp health informatics, and use co... View More

What are the 16 Conditions of Participation for Hospitals

CoPs are qualifications developed by CMS that healthcare organizations must meet in order to begin and continue participating in federally funded healthcare programs (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIPS, etc.). These standards involve health and safety guidelines that protect all beneficiaries by improving qu... View More

The Rise of Virtual Mental Healthcare: Benefits, Challenges, and the Future

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for behavioral health care services. A substantial portion of mental health care transitioned to virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic remains virtual today and will continue that way in the future. Mental health needs continue to grow, and t... View More

Integrating Food and Healthcare: How Grocery Stores Can Drive Better Healt

Health is a much more important topic in food retail today, and for good reason: consumers have placed it at the front and center of the market. Consumers are passionate about embracing health in many aspects of their lives, and food is a big part of this. As healthcare costs soar and chronic diseas... View More

The Role of Predictive Length of Stay in Modern Healthcare: Benefits and Ch

The length of stay of patients in hospitals is a crucial factor for the effective planning and management of hospital resources. There is considerable interest in predicting the LoS of patients in order to improve patient care, control hospital costs, and increase service efficiency. This paper pres... View More

The Future of Telehealth: 2025 Changes

Telehealth has grown exponentially in recent years, revolutionizing the way healthcare is delivered. With evolving regulations, advancements in technology, and increasing patient demand, 2025 is poised to be another transformative year. Explore the evolution and 2025 changes in telehealth that are s... View More

Impact of New CPT Codes on Wound Care Reimbursement

With the annual updates to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, healthcare providers must stay vigilant about changes that directly impact their billing and reimbursement processes. For wound care professionals, new CPT codes bring essential adjustments that can affect how services are report... View More

Navigating Telehealth Regulations and Compliance in 2025: Evolution and Cha

As healthcare delivery rapidly evolves, telehealth has emerged as a cornerstone of accessible patient care, connecting patients and providers across distances with just a few clicks. However, with this growth comes a complex regulatory landscape. Navigating telehealth regulations in 2025 requires a ... View More