Refiling Claims Pays Off

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt Change Healthcare found that 86 percent of claims denials are likely avoidable, according to their 2020 Revenue Cycle Denials Index. It also found that provi.... Read More

OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion About Online Health Directories and Advertisements

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Angie Cameron Smith Does your practice pay to advertise in online directories? Or do you contract with a website to allow patients to book appointments or look for service.... Read More

Youth Baseball Injuries to be Aware Of

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Michael Ellerbusch, MD   Ah, baseball. Few things are more enjoyable than watching your child play America’s favorite pastime. However, baseball is not all fun.... Read More

Tick-Borne Diseases and Outdoor Adventures: Navigating Risks with Knowledge and Safety

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Bertha Hidalgo, PhD   As an epidemiologist, I believe in the power of knowledge to promote public health and prevent disease. In today's blog post, we will explore t.... Read More

Mental Health Resource Shortage Creates Crisis for Emergency Departments

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay The shortage of resources for mental health patients is resulting in a problem for hospital emergency departments, which are seeing an increasing number of.... Read More

August 2024

Aug 19, 2024 at 07:31 pm by kbarrettalley

Your August 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!