Blog

As a healthcare provider, you know how important it is for your patients to understand their medications and treatment plans. Patients are more likely to follow their doctor's instructions and take their medications correctly when well-informed.  Moreover, did you...

Billing and reimbursement for The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) can be confusing for both veterans and the professionals who serve them. Many orthotics and prosthetics professionals face this daily challenge, trying to ensure veterans get the best care without...

The cost of living is rising, and people are looking out for better financial health than ever. Therefore, showing patients their bills in an easily understandable way is becoming increasingly important.  For practices that fit and order orthotics and prosthetics, you...

You might be surprised to learn that approximately 20% of small businesses in the United States fail within their first month. This is true across virtually every industry—even high-income businesses like medical practices aren't immune. There are plenty of causes for...

Your practice has been following the guidelines for billing and coding of prosthetics under Medicare. However, with the changes in policies for 2024, you'll need to update them to stay current. To stay compliant, keep reading to learn about the changes in prosthetic...

Research shows that fewer physicians work in private practices, due to various challenges. This is reflected in that only 49.1% of physicians currently work in or own a physician-owned practice. Factors driving this decline include trouble balancing clinical and...

Orthopedic surgeons play a critical role in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions to help patients regain mobility and stability and improve their quality of life. To engage with patients and solve their problems, orthopedic surgeons and clinics need a...

Foot complications are a common concern among diabetic patients. About half of people with diabetes suffer nerve damage, with feet and legs being the most affected body parts. If the feet lose feeling due to nerve damage and a patient fails to notice cuts or bruises...

Recovery audit contractor (RAC) audits are in-depth reviews done on healthcare providers to uncover Medicare and Medicaid overpayments or underpayments. Since the RAC program started in 2005, the audits have become increasingly common. The primary objective of the...

The cascading nature of medical billing errors remains a significant obstacle in the growth of many independent healthcare practices. The complex and ever-changing nature of insurance requirements, coding systems, and healthcare regulations only compounds the...