Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care

Amid growing recognition that physical, mental and social challenges are interrelated, the collaborative care model is experiencing renewed interest. The good news is new global payment options and electronic health record technology are making this innovative practice model an achievable goal.

Basic Concepts Driving Drug Payment

Medication payment rules are changing. Here’s an review of important terms and an update on proposed and enacted rule changes.

Managing Medicines: Mitigating the Risks of Inventory and Storage

The time-intensive and costly job of storing and inventorying medicines is eased with smart technology systems.

Avoiding Part B Reimbursement Pitfalls

Healthcare costs continues to rise, but practitioners can help by meeting the reimbursement requirements for Part B drugs in outpatient settings.

Healthcare Data: Ensuring Regulatory Compliance

Updated HIPAA rules require healthcare organizations stay vigilant keeping patient data safe from threats in this ever-changing digital age.

Banishing Burnout in Healthcare Settings

As healthcare providers become increasingly overwhelmed by workplace demand, interventions and treatments are needed at the individual and organizational level.

Are Drugs Really Overpriced?

Pricing of drugs is far more complex than the big, bad pharma price-gouging narrative.

The Misdiagnosis Dilemma

Why is misdiagnosis so often revealed with a second opinion? And what can be done to curb the associated costs of diagnostic errors that affect both the medical profession and patients?

Revisiting Billing for Expensive Drug Waste

Billing for drug waste sounds simple, but can be confusing. These reminders can help healthcare facilities identify what is billable.

Revolutionizing Patient Care with Digital Technology

Healthcare professionals are able to take advantage of an increasing number of medical technologies to modernize their practices and revolutionize patient care.