Alanna Diffendal - Healthcare Blog Author Archive at RXNT

5 Ways Value-Based Payment Model Impacts the Healthcare Industry

Electronic Health Records, Electronic Prescribing, Practice Management / By Alanna Diffendal

The impacts of value-based reimbursement are plentiful in the healthcare industry as a result of government regulations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires 50% of payments to be value-based by 2018. The transition from the traditional fee for service model, where physicians are compensated based on the number of treatments, to the […]

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EHR: Are You Wasting Time and Money on Multiple Technology Systems?

Electronic Health Records, Electronic Prescribing, Practice Management, Scheduling / By Alanna Diffendal

With electronic health record (EHR) adoption on the rise, many doctors are frustrated with technology. If you are in this boat, you are not alone. The article, EHR Adoption, Use Remains a Source of Frustration for Docs speaks to this frustration by referencing a survey by Physicians Practice. According to this survey, providers complain of

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3 Benefits of Automated Patient Appointment Reminders

Patient Engagement, Practice Management, Scheduling / By Alanna Diffendal

Patient appointment reminders may not appear to be a vital component of a small to mid-size practice at first glance. However, with a closer look, the benefits of patient appointment reminders are evident. For some, organizing seems second nature, but for others, it is a tumultuous process. Your time as a physician is extremely valuable,

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MIPS or APMs? Do You Know Which You Need?

Medical Billing, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle / By Alanna Diffendal

By: Alanna Diffendal. July 12, 2016 The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (API) are new incentive programs the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services(CMS) has proposed following the creation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) program. The new proposal has narrowed down the amount of measure from 18

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Electronic Prior Authorization Automates Workflow

Electronic Health Records, Electronic Prescribing, Patient Safety / By Alanna Diffendal

Tired of spending time chasing down prior authorizations? The headache has ended! Electronic Prior Authorization (EPA) automates the process of prior authorizations so physicians can submit requests in real-time. This means the era of waiting on hold, filling out forms, and checking online portals is over. In July 2013, the National Council for Prescription Drug

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Electronic Health Records Sweep The Nation

Electronic Health Records, Electronic Prescribing, Patient Safety, Technology Trends / By Alanna Diffendal

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, it is important for physicians to stay ahead of the curve with the latest EHR technology. In fact, The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) recently hosted the 2016 ONC Annual Meeting in Washington D.C, and released an astounding finding from a nationwide survey:

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Revenue Cycle Management (RCM): 8 Strategies to Avoid Claim Denials for Your Practice

Electronic Prescribing, Medical Billing, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle, Technology Trends / By Alanna Diffendal

Revenue cycle management, or RCM, is an important aspect of any medical practice, yet it is not uncommon for your billing staff to read the phrase “CLAIM DENIED” on a daily basis. Over time, practices become accustomed to seeing these words on a screen and are complacent that this is an ongoing issue which cannot

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EHR Incentive Program: Reward Your Practice

Electronic Health Records, Electronic Prescribing / By Alanna Diffendal

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began an incentive program in 2009 to encourage and reward physicians for adopting and successfully utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Solution. Since the inception of the program, the CMS has been tracking and researching the success of their mission. HealthIT Answers published in the EHR Incentive

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[Update] Amendment to NY E-Prescribing

Electronic Prescribing, Technology Trends / By Alanna Diffendal

As of March 27th, 2016, New York legislature requires physicians to electronically prescribe controlled and non-controlled substances. Since its implementation, the local community has already witnessed the benefits through the reduction of opioid abuse. When entering any uncharted territory, there are almost always unforeseen consequences. According to the E-Prescribing Mandate, physicians send their prescriptions to the

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The US Justice Department Announces Largest Takedown of Fraudulent Medical Billing

Medical Billing, Patient Safety, Practice Management, Regulatory, Revenue Cycle / By Alanna Diffendal

Author: Elizabeth Smith Date: June 23, 2016 Source: The Justice Department Story Highlight: 301 individuals are charged with approximately $900 million worth of false billing involving Medicare and Medicaid. Wednesday, June 22nd 2016 — The Justice Department announced the charging of medical personnel across the country for fraudulent medical billing. Hundreds of individuals are charged

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