In Case You Missed It… In this episode of TMA's Practice Well Podcast, we cover several interesting and valuable topics aimed to help physicians across Texas thrive. We begin with a story on the significant reduction of administrative strain using virtual scribes in medical practice. We delve into how these scribes streamline notetaking and paperwork processes within Electronic Health Records (EHR), leading to improved time management and overall physicians' satisfaction.
Next, get the details on a notable decrease in the Medicare Physician Pay cut, achieved through high-pressure advocacy by TMA and others in organized medicine, brought some relief to physicians and their practice wellbeing. However, we emphasize the concerted efforts towards additional reform, as lack of suitable Medicare physician payments threatens physicians' practice viability and patient care access.
Lastly, we highlight the recent flexibilities announced by CMS due to a cyber-attack on Change Healthcare, which disrupted many practices' operations. We present various ways this is being addressed, from request acceleration of Medicare payments to alternative methods for submitting claims. This section serves to provide crucial advice during such disruptions and aid in navigating through them.
The episode wraps up with a reminder of the wealth of free resources provided for TMA members. Stay tuned to Practice Well for more valuable insights. Until next time, stay well.
Resource Links
A Taste of TexMed: Telemedicine, Vaccination Rates, and Mindful Practices
TMA Health Beat: Allergy Season in Texas
TMA Health Beat: Benefits of Walk with a Doc
Quick Tip: Clarifying TMB New Fingerprinting Requirement
Quick Tip: HIPAA and Texas Privacy Laws
Happy Holidays
Quick Tip: Medicare 2024 Payments
Ask the Expert: Myths of Medical Records
Quick Tip: Avoid TMB Notices
Using Vaccine Informed Practice to Navigate the New Normal
Opioid Stewardship
Use Your Words Wisely: The Impact of The Physician’s Verbiage In Conversations Of Goals Of Care
Quick Tip: Documentation and Medical Necessity
Mapping the Path from Student Debt to Planning for Retirement
Summer CME
Quick Tip: Changes to Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) Audits
History of Medicine: The Doctor’s Bag
Ask The Expert: Optimize Your Practice Revenue
Ask the Expert: Telemedicine Billing and Beyond
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