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146w, 300px" /> </div> 147 <h1 class="post-page-head"><a href="https://mjmaes.com/amazon-alexa-protected-health-information-phi/" rel="bookmark" title="Amazon Alexa Protected Health Information (PHI)"> 148 Amazon Alexa Protected Health Information (PHI) </a></h1> 149 150 151 A recent legal article highlighted Amazonâs Alexa device. The article suggests that Alexa may listen and record patientâs Protected Health Information (PHI). Healthcare Workers File Complaint Against Amazon Alleging the Alexa Device Listens to Protected Information on June 30, 2021,... <p><a href="https://mjmaes.com/amazon-alexa-protected-health-information-phi/" class="cta mt-2 more-btn">Read More</a></p> </div> 152</div> 153 154<div id="post-964" class="post-964 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hospital category-opps-proposed-rule tag-hospitals tag-medicare-outpatient-prospective-payment-system tag-opps-proposed-rule tag-outpatient-prospective-payment-system"> 155 <div class="main-post-page"> 156 <div class="alignleft"> 157 <img width="300" height="251" src="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Pros-and-Cons-for-Hospitals-of-the-CY-2022-OPPS-Proposed-Rule-2-300x251.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The word "Hospital" on the side of a building." decoding="async" srcset="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Pros-and-Cons-for-Hospitals-of-the-CY-2022-OPPS-Proposed-Rule-2-300x251.png 300w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Pros-and-Cons-for-Hospitals-of-the-CY-2022-OPPS-Proposed-Rule-2-768x644.png 768w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Pros-and-Cons-for-Hospitals-of-the-CY-2022-OPPS-Proposed-Rule-2.png 940w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> </div> 158 <h1 class="post-page-head"><a href="https://mjmaes.com/pros-and-cons-for-hospitals-of-the-cy-2022-opps-proposed-rule/" rel="bookmark" title="Pros and Cons for Hospitals of the CY 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule"> 159 Pros and Cons for Hospitals of the CY 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule </a></h1> 160 161 162 Major hospital organizations are in the process of review this 800+ proposed bill. Some of their initial reactions to this bill are below. This RevCycleIntelligence article does a nice job of summarizing the pros and cons from a hospital perspective.... <p><a href="https://mjmaes.com/pros-and-cons-for-hospitals-of-the-cy-2022-opps-proposed-rule/" class="cta mt-2 more-btn">Read More</a></p> </div> 163</div> 164 165<div id="post-960" class="post-960 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-healthcare tag-electronic-healthcare-claims tag-healthcare tag-healthcare-claims tag-medical-claim-forms"> 166 <div class="main-post-page"> 167 <div class="alignleft"> 168 <img width="300" height="300" src="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Electronic-Claims-Attachment-Process-Needs-Improvement-300x300.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Filling out medical insurance claim form" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Electronic-Claims-Attachment-Process-Needs-Improvement-300x300.png 300w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Electronic-Claims-Attachment-Process-Needs-Improvement-150x150.png 150w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Electronic-Claims-Attachment-Process-Needs-Improvement-70x70.png 70w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Electronic-Claims-Attachment-Process-Needs-Improvement.png 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> </div> 169 <h1 class="post-page-head"><a href="https://mjmaes.com/the-electronic-claims-attachment-process-needs-improvement/" rel="bookmark" title="The Electronic Claims Attachment Process Needs Improvement"> 170 The Electronic Claims Attachment Process Needs Improvement </a></h1> 171 172 173 The majority of our healthcare clients and contacts still submit claims attachments manually. One of the difficulties is the establishment of a nationwide standard for this process. This article discusses the work going on with various healthcare organizations to set... <p><a href="https://mjmaes.com/the-electronic-claims-attachment-process-needs-improvement/" class="cta mt-2 more-btn">Read More</a></p> </div> 174</div> 175 176<div id="post-952" class="post-952 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-medicare tag-healthcare tag-medicare tag-medicare-spending tag-social-
176determinants"> 177 <div class="main-post-page"> 178 <div class="alignleft"> 179 <img width="300" height="300" src="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Social-Determinants-of-Health-Are-Associated-with-Increased-Medicare-Spending-300x300.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Large city of houses and businesses." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Social-Determinants-of-Health-Are-Associated-with-Increased-Medicare-Spending-300x300.png 300w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Social-Determinants-of-Health-Are-Associated-with-Increased-Medicare-Spending-150x150.png 150w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Social-Determinants-of-Health-Are-Associated-with-Increased-Medicare-Spending-70x70.png 70w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Social-Determinants-of-Health-Are-Associated-with-Increased-Medicare-Spending.png 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> </div> 180 <h1 class="post-page-head"><a href="https://mjmaes.com/social-determinants-of-health-are-associated-with-increased-medicare-spending/" rel="bookmark" title="Social Determinants of Health Are Associated with Increased Medicare Spending"> 181 Social Determinants of Health Are Associated with Increased Medicare Spending </a></h1> 182 183 184 This is one of the few studies regarding the cost impact of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). I am sure most of you reading this are not surprised that the study determined a higher level of Medicare spending are associated... <p><a href="https://mjmaes.com/social-determinants-of-health-are-associated-with-increased-medicare-spending/" class="cta mt-2 more-btn">Read More</a></p> </div> 185</div> 186 187<div id="post-947" class="post-947 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-healthcare tag-healthcare tag-healthcare-providers tag-value-based-contracting"> 188 <div class="main-post-page"> 189 <div class="alignleft"> 190 191 </div> 192 <h1 class="post-page-head"><a href="https://mjmaes.com/the-basics-of-successful-value-based-contracting/" rel="bookmark" title="The Basics of Successful Value-Based Contracting"> 193 The Basics of Successful Value-Based Contracting </a></h1> 194 195 196 The healthcare industry is increasingly engaging in value-based contracting; here are some keys to success with these more complex payment arrangements. Right care at the right place at the right time. Whether one works in a hospital or small independent... <p><a href="https://mjmaes.com/the-basics-of-successful-value-based-contracting/" class="cta mt-2 more-btn">Read More</a></p> </div> 197</div> 198 199<div id="post-944" class="post-944 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hippa category-physician-practice tag-cybersecurity tag-cybersecurity-risk tag-healthcare tag-hippa tag-physician-practices">
200 <div class="main-post-page"> 201 <div class="alignleft"> 202 <img width="300" height="251" src="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Office-for-Civil-Rights-OCR-â-Physician-Practices-Audit-Issue-â-HIPAA-Security-Risk-Analysis-300x251.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Stethoscope laying on keyboard with HIPPA highlighted on green button." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Office-for-Civil-Rights-OCR-â-Physician-Practices-Audit-Issue-â-HIPAA-Security-Risk-Analysis-300x251.png 300w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Office-for-Civil-Rights-OCR-â-Physician-Practices-Audit-Issue-â-HIPAA-Security-Risk-Analysis-768x644.png 768w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Office-for-Civil-Rights-OCR-â-Physician-Practices-Audit-Issue-â-HIPAA-Security-Risk-Analysis.png 940w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> </div> 203 <h1 class="post-page-head"><a href="https://mjmaes.com/the-office-for-civil-rights-ocr-physician-practices-audit-issue-hipaa-security-risk-analysis/" rel="bookmark" title="The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) â Physician Practices Audit Issue â HIPAA Security Risk Analysis"> 204 The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) â Physician Practices Audit Issue â HIPAA Security Risk Analysis </a></h1> 205 206 207 Part B News recently highlighted findings from a recent HIPAA compliance Healthcare Industry audit review. Physician practices are not performing a security risk analysis to understand their risk areas. A security analysis is not only recommended for HIPAA compliance, but... <p><a href="https://mjmaes.com/the-office-for-civil-rights-ocr-physician-practices-audit-issue-hipaa-security-risk-analysis/" class="cta mt-2 more-btn">Read More</a></p> </div> 208</div> 209 210<div id="post-937" class="post-937 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hospital tag-cares-act tag-covid19 tag-pandemic tag-provider-relief-fund"> 211 <div class="main-post-page"> 212 <div class="alignleft"> 213 <img width="300" height="251" src="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2021-05-24T210325.324-300x251.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2021-05-24T210325.324-300x251.png 300w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2021-05-24T210325.324-768x644.png 768w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2021-05-24T210325.324-e1621904663271.png 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> </div> 214 <h1 class="post-page-head"><a href="https://mjmaes.com/post-pandemic-safety-net-hospitals-need-financial-assistance/" rel="bookmark" title="Post-Pandemic Safety-Net Hospitals Need Financial Assistance"> 215 Post-Pandemic Safety-Net Hospitals Need Financial Assistance </a></h1> 216 217 218 Our experience working with leaders of safety-net hospitals has led us to share this recent article with you. Prior to the pandemic, these healthcare institutions were having a difficult time surviving financially. The COVID-19 pandemic has put significant strain on... <p><a href="https://mjmaes.com/post-pandemic-safety-net-hospitals-need-financial-assistance/" class="cta mt-2 more-btn">Read More</a></p> </div> 219</div> 220 221<div id="post-933" class="post-933 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized tag-covid-19 tag-family-medicine tag-pandemic tag-physicians tag-primary-care-practice"> 222 <div class="main-post-page"> 223 <div class="alignleft"> 224 <img width="300" height="300" src="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Fewer-Primary-Care-Practices-Struggling-A-Year-After-COVID-19-300x300.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Doctor staring out window" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Fewer-Primary-Care-Practices-Struggling-A-Year-After-COVID-19-300x300.png 300w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Fewer-Primary-Care-Practices-Struggling-A-Year-After-COVID-19-150x150.png 150w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Fewer-Primary-Care-Practices-Struggling-A-Year-After-COVID-19-70x70.png 70w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Fewer-Primary-Care-Practices-Struggling-A-Year-After-COVID-19.png 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100v
224w, 300px" /> </div> 225 <h1 class="post-page-head"><a href="https://mjmaes.com/fewer-primary-care-practices-struggling-a-year-after-covid-19/" rel="bookmark" title="Fewer Primary Care Practices Struggling A Year After COVID-19"> 226 Fewer Primary Care Practices Struggling A Year After COVID-19 </a></h1> 227 228 229 A recent article by RevCycleIntelligence suggests that primary care practices are starting to recover from the pandemic. However, a number of these practices saw major decreases in patient volume that impacted their revenues and required staff and cost reductions. A... <p><a href="https://mjmaes.com/fewer-primary-care-practices-struggling-a-year-after-covid-19/" class="cta mt-2 more-btn">Read More</a></p> </div> 230</div> 231 232<div id="post-929" class="post-929 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hospital tag-american-hospital-association tag-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid tag-inpatient-prospective-payment-system"> 233 <div class="main-post-page"> 234 <div class="alignleft"> 235 <img width="300" height="300" src="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Hospital-300x300.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Hospital building" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Hospital-300x300.png 300w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Hospital-150x150.png 150w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Hospital-70x70.png 70w, https://mjmaes.com/wp-content/uploads/Hospital.png 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> </div> 236 <h1 class="post-page-head"><a href="https://mjmaes.com/cms-hospital-ipps-proposed-rule-for-fy-2022/" rel="bookmark" title="CMS Hospital IPPS proposed rule for FY 2022"> 237 CMS Hospital IPPS proposed rule for FY 2022 </a></h1> 238 239 240 Good news for hospitals!!! The American Hospital Association (AHA) reported on The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) rule for 2022. 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