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Healthcare practices are harnessing the power of text messaging to connect with patients. From appointment reminders to follow-up communications, these targeted campaigns simplify patient scheduling and enhance compliance with preventive services. By providing vital information and offering easy links for navigation and cancellations, practices are improving patient experiences and increasing appointment adherence. #TextMarketing #PatientEngagement

Is the “No Surprises Act” that went into effect January 2022 working? The short answer: Yes. According to Healthcare Dive, the legislation aimed at helping patients better manage their healthcare costs is reducing the number of unexpected out-of-network medical charges and ensuring patients receive fewer surprises when opening their medical bills. “The ratios of allowed to billed amount for in-network and out-of-network services crept closer together from 2019 to 2023,” writes Healthcare Dive, “That suggests allowed amounts, or what patients and payers are actually paying for medical care, for out-of-network services are lowering closer to in-network levels.” Be sure to read more about the legislation and its impact on the patient experience at: https://lnkd.in/gvn24yjc #NoSurpriseAct #PatientBilling #ClaimsSubmissionProcesses

What do you think? The Direct Primary Care (DPC) market refers to the sector of the healthcare industry focused on the delivery and consumption of primary care services through a direct payment model between patients and healthcare providers. This and concierge medicine are greatly evolving. Will this trend continue and will we see a shift back to private practice within primary care and beyond?

A new playbook has been released by the American Medical Association (AMA), AHIP, and the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) to help providers transition to Value-Based Care (VBC) successfully. The playbook includes best practices for patient attribution, benchmarking, risk adjustment, quality performance, and payment incentives. It also provides guidance on financial risk levels, payment timing, and accuracy. If you're looking to make the transition to VBC, this playbook is a must-read! #VBC #valuebasedcare #healthcare #bestpractices

92% of physicians report that prior authorization delays negatively impact patient outcomes. Prior authorization, intended to manage costs and ensure appropriate care, has become a significant strain on healthcare providers, leading to delays in patient care, increased workloads, and strained patient-provider relationships. Physicians spend, on average, two days per week on these administrative tasks, diverting time away from patient care. To address these challenges, we have mapped out some actionable strategies to streamline the process, reduce delays and enhance patient care. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/g2yegPDR #priorauthorization #healthcarefinance #medicaladministration

Healthcare Consumers Want Hospital Price Transparency, Survey Finds A third of healthcare consumers believe Congress should prioritize hospital price transparency. Duh Sidenote: They also want to know where to go and who to see for the best outcomes (quality transparency) and for the most appropriate care…and not based on hersay…or based on providers/facilities self-reporting or carriers and PBMs saying where the ‘best’ place to go is. Because the way those entities define ‘best’ will be (understandbly) in their own best interests (read: what is most profitable or economical to them—not necessarily what is best for the patient). This is why having an objective third-party is 🔑.

Ready to embrace a #healthcare model that prioritizes YOUR medical needs? Our latest blog explores the fundamental elements of #DirectPrimaryCare and how it's reshaping the patient experience. Your path to personalized, #PatientCenteredCare is right here with #DPC! https://ow.ly/8Ea050QL3Qs

Why not discuss the benefits, risks, and potential costs of medications earlier in the visit, aligning it with the initial diagnosis? By integrating cost conversations earlier, clinicians can address patient concerns comprehensively, allowing for informed decisions that consider both medical and financial aspects. #Healthcare #PatientCentricCare #MedicationCosts #HealthTech #TransparentCare #PatientAdvocacy

We’ve all experienced it. Sitting in the waiting room, watching the clock, only to be rushed through a short, impersonal visit with our doctor. It’s frustrating, and I’ve seen firsthand how this system, focused on volume over value, is failing both patients and physicians. That’s why I strongly believe in membership-based medicine. It shifts the focus to what really matters—amplifying the physician-patient relationship as the top priority. This manifests as longer, more meaningful visits, personalized preventive care, and less administrative hassle for physicians. This model allows doctors to spend more time with their patients and provide care tailored to the individual. See why membership-based medicine is the future. ⤷ https://hubs.li/Q02SlvgM0 #PrimaryCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #Longevity #FutureOfMedicine

The federal government approved new regulations to streamline the process of getting approvals. Some healthcare leaders say the prior authorization rule makes welcome improvements, but still doesn’t address some major problems.    Still, some of these changes are years away. Jay Anders, MD, chief medical officer of Medicomp, says he understands why the implementation is being delayed, but patients will continue to suffer from a difficult process in waiting for approvals for treatment.   “In the interim, patient care will continue to be impacted by the lack of shared clinical information, and the cost of care will continue to rise until there is a way to see the complete medical record for a single patient,” Anders said. “My biggest concern is that organizations and providers aren't prepared to actually absorb and act upon the shared clinical data once the rule is enforced. Unless we address this issue, physician burnout will increase and patient care will fail to move forward.”   Read more from Chief Healthcare Executive: https://bit.ly/49NIYfS | #PriorAuthorization #HealthData #Interoperability #PointOfCare #BurnoutPrevention