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Primary care practices identify needed improvements for telemedicine

Healthcare It News

The participating primary care practices, all part of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s clinical research network, were either general, family, ambulatory internal medicine, preventive medicine or geriatric medicine practices. Regulations that varied widely also affected their use of telehealth platforms.

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Call Your Senator and Help Give Doctors a Break

Bill Of Health

Want to help make a big change for our nation’s overworked doctors? 834 , the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act to confront the country’s growing shortage of doctors. Take both worst-case scenarios, and we are short 125,100 doctors. If you want to help our nation’s doctors, call your senator. introduced S.834

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Verizon Business and Visionable team up to empower next generation healthcare with 5G

Healthcare It News

The aim is to tackle the challenges within the healthcare industry, where staff often work in silos as a result of strict compliance regulations, patient privacy concerns and technology restrictions. The service harnesses the adaptability of mobile devices to allow doctors and hospitals to provide more virtual visits and consultations.

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Can High Cholesterol Cause Headaches?

Healthcare Associates

For instance, it helps your body make hormones and regulates your metabolism. After determining the cause of your headaches, you can change your lifestyle as needed to prevent them. If you’re still unsure why you’re having headaches, make an appointment with your doctor. Can High Cholesterol Cause Headaches?

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Why Avoiding Costly Coding Mistakes Is More Critical Than Ever

HIT Consultant

Hilton Hudson, MD, FACS, and CEO of HPC International In May 2022, a California doctor was sentenced to nearly eight years in prison for his involvement in a $12 million Medicare fraud scheme. Minimize Denials and Appeals: Preventing denials through proper documentation and coding reduces the need for appeals, saving time and resources.

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Why Companies Should Offer Direct Primary Care Benefits

HIT Consultant

What’s wrong with healthcare Americans are increasingly spending more on healthcare as premiums have risen 20% over the past 5 years, often significantly outpacing inflation – yet one in four insured Americans avoid going to the doctor because they aren’t sure how much it will cost. The mainstream model in the U.S.

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Pharma & Influencer Marketing: Can They Coexist Ethically?

HIT Consultant

Thoughtful regulations and best practices around disclosure and ethical standards could help address these concerns while allowing patients to share their genuine perspectives. According to the FDA’s website , here are some regulations: Ads must be truthful. Must accurately communicate both the benefits and risks of medications.