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Does your practice have a defined patient engagement strategy? As an all-in-one practice management, EHR and patient engagement platform, we want to better understand how private practices are building out their patient engagement capabilities and the tools they use to build meaningful relationships with their patients. If you have five minutes to spare, please take the AdvancedMD survey on patient engagement strategies. All responses are anonymous and we'll be sure to share the findings so that you can compare your practice’s patient engagement activities against other healthcare providers in your space. You can take the survey now at: https://ow.ly/KbNl50TJJxX

Today, on World Mental Health Day, AdvancedMD recognizes the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace, especially within the healthcare community. The healthcare industry is facing a mental health crisis, with healthcare providers suffering from alarming rates of burnout ... 🚩An American Medical Association survey revealed 48% of physicians reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout 🚩An MGMA survey found that nearly 30% of medical groups had a physician leave or retire early in 2024 due to burnout 🚩Last year, JAMA published a study that showed healthcare employees have a 32% elevated risk of suicide compared to non-healthcare workers If you or someone you know is suffering from work-related stress or mental health disorders, the CDC has put together a list of resources to help: https://lnkd.in/dxnSt6m6 #WMHD2024 #PhysicianBurnout #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth

A new study analyzing more than 2.5 million preventive care claims is putting a spotlight on healthcare disparities among minority groups. Led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Toronto, the study found that patients from minority racial backgrounds and lower-income households were "significantly more likely" to have claims denied. "The study found that Asian, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic Black patients were about twice as likely to experience claim denials compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts," according to Medical Economics. "Additionally, lower-income patients were 43% more likely to have their claims denied than higher-income patients." The study also revealed that when claims were denied, healthcare providers tended to charge more for preventative services, resulting in higher medical bills for disadvantaged groups: "For example, patients from households earning less than $30,000 were billed a median of $412 for denied claims, while those from households earning over $100,000 faced a median charge of $365." The study findings make clear that healthcare providers need to ensure equitable access to preventative care for all patients, regardless of their race, ethnicity or income and to be aware of billing disparities that impact those most in need. Be sure to read the full report at: https://lnkd.in/gdt2ku4s #EquitableHealthcare #PreventativeCare #ClaimDenials #PopulationHealth

AdvancedMD is excited to announce that we have added De Lune Health to the AdvancedBiller Marketplace!! De Lune Health is a trusted leader in the revenue cycle management space, offering healthcare providers an end-to-end solution that addresses every stage of the revenue cycle. With De Lune Health, private practices can: ✅Optimize revenue cycles ✅Reduce administrative burdens ✅Ensure regulatory compliance ✅Improve patient satisfaction This partnership gives AdvancedMD customers the tools they need to easily identify issues, optimize workflows, and increase revenue. Find out more about our newest integration partner at: https://lnkd.in/ejWAbRsC

In a recent op-ed for Medical Economics, Michael L. Kaufman, Ph.D., M.S.W. writes, "Doctors don’t necessarily think of themselves as leaders; they think of themselves as healers. But they are leaders, particularly those who run small to medium-sized private practices where they are in charge of practically everything." In his op-ed, Kaufman offers five essential leadership tips for physicians who are in charge of everything, including: 1. Active Listening 2. Balancing Priorities 3. Championing Your People Be sure to read his full column to find out how to be a better leader at: https://lnkd.in/d74dRt-k #PrivatePractice #HealthcareCareers #PhysicianOwnedPractice

Good news for medical group employees: According to a recent MGMA poll, 35% of medical group owners are budgeting more than usual for cost-of-living and merit-based pay increases next year. "When asked which staff roles are expected to see the largest cost-of-living or merit increases in next year’s budget, practice leaders frequently mentioned billing staff, medical assistants (MAs), front desk staff and, in larger organizations, housekeeping, food service and environmental services workers," writes MGMA managing editor Chris Harrop. The survey found that the median budget increases for medical assistants and nurse practitioners was 5.5%—for nurse and advanced practice providers, the median increase was 5%. Be sure to read the full survey findings at: https://lnkd.in/gzj6mXMM

Last week, AdvancedMD published a blog post by Dr. Michael Brody, the co-founder of TLD Systems, a HIPAA Risk Assessment provider and AdvancedMD partner. The blog post offers an overview of the recent antitrust lawsuit against Epic filed by Particle Health. According to Dr. Brody, "Epic claims that they have blocked access by Particle Health to remain compliant with the HIPAA regulations. Particle Health claims that they are compliant with HIPAA and that Epic is trying to monopolize the market and squash competition." He goes on to write that he is "rooting for Particle Health" to win their legal battle, and for legislative rules and regulations to be put in place that streamline data exchange so that medical providers are able to get the information they need, "To make the best medical decisions for their patients." Be sure to read Dr. Brody's full post at: https://lnkd.in/gGxB-DsT #HealthcareDataExchange #Interoperability #HealthcareLaw

As promised, AdvancedMD is sharing more photos from our wildly successful Art Stroll, a recent company event that included some of the most amazing pieces of art—all created by our highly artistic and crazy talented staff 💛🎉🖌️ Hosted in The Hive at our South Jordan, Utah headquarters, the Art Stroll had more than 30 employees participate, including remote employees whose artwork was displayed digitally. There was a gorgeous charcuterie board that was almost too beautiful to eat, Martinelli's sparkling cider served in champagne flutes, and even live piano music played by one of our software engineers. In the words of one staff member, "It was a an amazing party! We have so much talent."

Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay to all who celebrate 🎉 As part of the healthcare community, AdvancedMD is raising our coffee mug this morning to give thanks for all of its health benefits ☕🫶 In fact, according to the National Coffee Association USA, drinking decaf or caffeinated coffee is associated with: ☕️Reduced risk of diabetes ☕️Reduced risk of certain types of cancer ☕️Neurological benefits ☕️Increased longevity Here's to you and your next cup of coffee! We don't know what we'd do without it 💛

The AdvancedMD Art Stroll was a huge hit this year 🎉More than 30 members of our staff—including remote employees—put their artistic talents on full display and what an amazing group of artists we have💛🖌️🧶There were so many beautiful pieces to appreciate, from the masterfully designed charcuterie board to the tie-dye shirts, hand-knitted items, sculptures, and paintings. Here are just a few shots from the event—we'll be sharing more later this week🫶