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Establishing a patient-centered approach is rapidly becoming a core requirement in US medical practices. Whether medical home models, accountable care organization (ACO) models, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) requirements, or new Commission on Cancer standards, all [ Read More ]
Dallas, TX—We have to control oncology costs; we think it makes sense to work with physicians to do so, but we have a long way to go in a short time frame. These were the general messages from 4 leading [ Read More ]
Oftentimes providers finding themselves under review comment that they wish they had known oversight was potentially heading in their direction, and that they wish they had insight into areas of potential areas of exposure. Such lamenting is, of course, wasted [ Read More ]
As practice administrators, we try to prepare for emergencies, but the unexpected always happens. Hurricane Sandy blew onto the East Coast and hit hard with rain, wind, and blizzard conditions. Many are still digging out; some are still without power [ Read More ]
Dallas, TX—The Cancer Center Business Summit grew out of interest in innovative business models for the delivery of cancer care in community oncology. The 2012 Summit focused on oncologist–hospital relationships, changing payer and provider models, and developing market strategies for [ Read More ]
Dallas, TX—The American Pioneer Spirit is still alive today. At the 2012 Cancer Center Business Summit, attendees enjoyed the chance to walk through the challenges and possibilities of an emerging model in cancer care that is quickly becoming a buzzword [ Read More ]
Dallas, TX—Can we create a system of care that will demonstrate cost-effectiveness and change the way oncology is being practiced? This was the focus of several provider-driven innovative solutions discussed at the 2012 Cancer Center Business Summit. We have learned [ Read More ]
Dallas, TX—Many hospitals and physician groups are courting now, exploring the possible option of physicians going hospital-based. There are many drivers leading to the dance: financial pressures, an excess of administrative burden on doctors who just want to practice medicine, [ Read More ]
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 created many important reforms in healthcare. Many of the ACA’s provisions are very popular, such as the ability of parents to keep children on their health insurance plans until age [ Read More ]
Over their careers, physicians generally purchase large amounts of term life insurance. Term life insurance, for the most part, is a commodity, so the pricing is very competitive and comparison shopping is easy. So, why is it that so many [ Read More ]
The following sections will assist healthcare professionals and payers by providing appropriate coding and billing information associated with the management of multiple myeloma. The following sections include: Associated ICD-9-CM codes used for the classification of multiple myelomar Drugs that have [ Read More ]