At the end of last year, CMS finalized a rate cut for Medicare reimbursement to physicians. The CMS Fact Sheet states: …average payment rates under the PFS [Physician Fee Schedule] will be reduced by 2.93% in CY 2025, compared to the average amount these services were paid for most of CY 2024 This sounds like…
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — It was hard enough for Stephanie to get methadone treatment when she moved to Florida from Indiana last year. The nearest clinic was almost an hour’s drive away and she couldn’t drive herself. But at least she didn’t have to worry about the cost of care. As a parent with young…
VR allows learners to actually ‘see’ the virtual germs responsible for causing infections and spreading disease, which could otherwise only be seen under a microscope. The technology also heightens users’ senses, drawing their attention to things they would be unable to see in traditional learning environments. The post The Future of Training: How Virtual Reality…
For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy. The Texas mother of two was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal heart condition after having her second child. In addition to avoiding another pregnancy that could be life-threatening, Henderson has to make sure the contraception she uses doesn’t jeopardize her health. For more…
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, and more. This year’s report also looks at how employers are addressing a growing need for mental health services.
Healthcare organizations tend to view issues in pockets – how they are impacting their specific organization and region – but patient safety is a collective mission. No matter what hospital or health system they are in, or which care model they belong to, patients everywhere deserve safer care. The post Patients Everywhere Deserve Safer Care…
[Sponsored] MedCity News Editor in Chief Arundhati Parmar moderated a webinar with Elation Health executives Dr Sara Pastoor, head of primary care advancement, and Meaghan Sullivan, senior sales engineer. The post How Can EHRs Support the Shift to Value-Based Care and Reduce Clinician Burnout? appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] A Data-Driven Guide to Patient Access Success highlights how focusing on data accuracy and relevance can enhance healthcare practice performance. The post A Guide to Boosting Healthcare Practice Performance appeared first on MedCity News.
Regenstrief’s Joshua Vest, Ph.D., M.P.H., discusses potential advantages of using a predictive model to predict future need for health-related social services
For all the talk about this problem, the industry has struggled to make big headway. But there are solutions — here are a few steps that make a substantial difference. The post What Healthcare Workers Need Now to Improve Their Wellbeing appeared first on MedCity News.