According to the Maine Health Access Foundation, for every 10 people in a doctor’s office, seven are there seeking care for reasons related to behavioral health. These issues can include depression, anxiety, diabetes management, weight loss, smoking cessation, and drinking or drug use problems. This has led a growing number of healthcare providers to offer…
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Healthcare professionals often use jargon when speaking amongst themselves, and this should be no surprise. This is how people in different industries can communicate more effectively with one another. Acronyms prove to be beneficial as they offer a shorthand way to explain situations, processes, concepts, and other specific items that may otherwise take longer to…
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The most anticipated time of the year is here! Yes, It’s December, the time to celebrate and indulge in treats and sweets, and loads of gifts. This is the holiday season, time to decorate and gather with loved ones. The hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season make it a prime time for injuries and…
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The world is getting smaller and smaller as more people can communicate more easily and connect over networked computerized systems. Many gains are being made as various software and computer systems link up with one another for automated data sharing. With so many complicated systems being networked together, problems of interoperability should be thought of by…
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In recent years Telehealth increased rapidly, especially over the past few months in particular—as patients and providers have adopted the service’s potential to upgrade healthcare. Through various telehealth platforms, patients can now access high-quality care from home or any other place faraway—this has been proved helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to safety, telehealth…
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.Medicare has certain rules and regulations in place to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Here’s one you may have heard of – the 8-minute rule. As a Medicare beneficiary, it’s helpful to be acquainted with terms such as Medicare’s “8-minute rule” to understand how Medicare gets charged for the services. Due to the limited understanding…
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In past, Medicare did not cover acupuncture to treat any condition. On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) declared that they would cover acupuncture services to help treat chronic lower back pain. Medicare Part B is the part that would cover these treatments, as this accounts for nonhospital medical treatments.…
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Medical billing is a necessary process for both medical and holistic practices to be reimbursed for services. Acupuncture billing practices are different from traditional medical billing and have a different set of requirements. Some doctors claim that acupuncture billing is the most challenging type of specialty medical billing due to its continually changing codes and…
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