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New out-of-state national account groups effective January 1, 2012
5/6/2012
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Beginning January 1, 2012, physicians, other health care professionals and facilities that participate in the Horizon Managed Care Network may see patients, who are New Jersey residents, enrolled in several new out-of-state national account groups....
Kaiser pays cash when members lose weight
5/6/2012
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente of Colorado hopes a new incentive--cold, hard cash--will motivate people to lose weight. Although other insurers have offered similar programs, Kaiser is one of the first to make a weight loss program available to all adult members, the Associated...
Harvard Pilgrim pays members to use cheaper treatments
5/6/2012
Massachusetts-based Harvard Pilgrim has started paying patients $10 to $75 each time they get medical tests at a lower cost provider.
Under Harvard Pilgrim's SaveOn program, when members get referrals from their doctors, they can call the insurer's "clinical concierge" line that directs ...
Provider Enrollment Revalidation Effort
5/6/2012
National Government Services 01/04/12
Are you looking for more information on the Provider Enrollment revalidation effort? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently added to their list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) specific to...
New HHS Accessibility Rules in Healthcare
8/15/2024
Digital Accessibility Matters The digital age has transformed the way we interact with healthcare. However, for millions of Americans with disabilities, accessing essential health information and services online remains a significant challenge. Recognizing this critical gap, the U.S. Department...
AI Solutions In the Financial Future of American Healthcare
7/25/2024
The American healthcare system, once a beacon of innovation, finds itself precariously perched on a financial precipice. Rising costs fueled by advancements in medical technology, an aging population with increasingly complex needs, and stagnant funding from public and private insurers create a suff...
EHR Systems: Enhancing Interoperability and Usability in Healthcare
7/11/2024
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems have become indispensable. These digital versions of patients' paper charts offer a comprehensive view of patient histories, improving the efficiency and quality of care. However, as the demand for better healthcare servi...
How to Get Credentialed with Insurance Companies
6/4/2024
Getting credentialed with insurance companies is an essential step for healthcare providers who wish to accept insurance from patients. This process involves verifying a provider’s qualifications and ensuring they meet the standards set by the insurance company. Here’s a step-by-step gui...
Provider Credentialing with CredyApp: A Guide to Efficient Provider Verification Credentialing software
5/31/2024
Credentialing processes in healthcare organizations are continually evolving to ensure patient safety and quality care delivery. Here are some updates and best practices:Digital Transformation: Many healthcare organizations are transitioning from manual, paper-based credentialing processes to ...