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. …

In the age of fast food and delivery services, it’s easier than ever to eat whatever’s expedient. But heavily processed foods are not good for your body and can negatively impact your health. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to make eating a healthy diet both simple and convenient. From drinking your greens to making effortless ingredient swaps, here are five easy ways to introduce more healthy foods into your diet. 1. Drink Your Greens Most people …

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 …