As the healthcare industry shifts towards a value-based care model, accurate Medicare risk adjustment coding has become more and more important. By correctly documenting patients’ medical conditions, providers can make sure that they receive appropriate payments from Medicare while also improving patient care quality and patient outcomes. What is Medicare Risk Adjustment Coding? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implement MRA coding to modify payments made to Medicare Advantage plans based on the health status of their enrollees. …
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Today, healthcare is advancing at an exciting pace. In particular, effective new technologies in the space seem to be constantly emerging and benefiting patients across the world. However, having access to many of these incredible new technologies can come at an extremely high cost. Thankfully, there are solutions that can help make these technologies more affordable for patients in the future. Gaining perspective on some key solutions to do this can give one a better idea of the direction that …
Yoga is a popular practice in the U.S., with millions of studios and daily posts across social media. Although the origins of yoga are centuries old, the practice came to the U.S. in the 19th century. The literature came first, then the practice evolved through multiple booms. Today, you can take a yoga class from home and learn everything you need to know about philosophy. Some people start yoga to lose weight, increase flexibility and mindfulness, reduce blood pressure, or …
For the average person, healthcare technology developments can feel abstract and remote. Something you might read about, or hear about on the news, but never really contemplate unless you find yourself in the position of needing medical intervention. But you don’t need to be sick to get excited about what is happening in the healthcare industry. In 2022 alone, many developments could have major long-term implications for the future of care. In this article, we take a look at some …
Evaluating a patient’s condition is regarded as health assessment skills in clinical terms. It is a crucial element for both nurses and physicians and forms the cornerstone of a healthcare provider’s competency as a nurse. A nurse’s core work involves interacting with patients, understanding their immediate needs, evaluating their circumstances, and following the treatment plan assigned by the doctor. In this process, a nurse has to document every detail in legible handwriting and easy-to-understand language that forms the reference point …