New requirements focused on fluoroscopy went into effect in January of 2019. These requirements apply to: Accredited ambulatory care (AHC) organizations Office-based surgery (OBS) practices Hospital organizations providing fluoroscopy services to their patients The following requirements come courtesy of The Joint Commission. The not-for-profit organization accredits and certifies U.S.-based healthcare
Today’s patients see genuine value in telehealth. One survey found that 93.2% of respondents rated their virtual visit as “high quality.” More than 9 out of 10 (91.2%) said the virtual visit was “very” or “somewhat” helpful in addressing their health issue. With these kinds of numbers, it’s easy to
In 2018, the U.S. weight loss industry was worth about $70 billion. That figure is trending upward as Americans struggle to find a way to deal with expanding waistlines and obesity-related health issues. Weight loss services are seen by many as a viable cash-based offering for physicians. That may explain the
Building upon the success of others is vital to medical advances. It’s why pioneers such as Edward Jenner (vaccinations), William T.G. Morton (anesthetics), and Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (X-rays) remain celebrated. It’s similarly important to build upon the achievements of successful medical practices. After all, achieving the primary mission of any
Ensuring the collection of patient payments is becoming an ever more urgent matter for healthcare providers, many of whom report millions of dollars in unpaid medical bills. Though regrettable, the situation is hardly surprising. Patients pay, on average, approximately 30% more in deductible and out-of-pocket costs than they did in
