Nextech Blog
The latest news and information regarding electronic medical records, practice management software, HIPAA, and security from Nextech.
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Nextech
November 8th, 2024
Interest in aesthetic procedures, including Botox and dermal fillers, has increased 40% over the last four years. As a plastic surgery or dermatology practice or a med spa, you are well positioned to perform these procedures — so long as you understand and follow the legal requirements around who can administer Botox and dermal fillers.
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Nextech
November 8th, 2024
If you’re an ophthalmologist or work in an ophthalmology practice, you’re probably familiar with GLREF and L Hypo. These ophthalmology abbreviations are common in the industry and can accelerate your practice workflow, freeing up time to see more patients and enhance the overall patient experience. While they are useful, it’s important to avoid creating a confusing alphabet soup that not everyone on your team understands. To ensure your team is on the same page, use this list of the most popular abbreviations for ophthalmology and follow our tips for educating new staff members about them.
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Nextech
November 8th, 2024
In many healthcare specialties, common procedures aren’t “trends” and remain consistent year after year. For plastic surgery, however, popular procedures can change multiple times within a calendar year. Having a good grasp on current plastic surgery trends can help you successfully market your practice, increase your client base, and invest in the right technologies.
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Nextech
October 31st, 2024
Busy medical practices often employ non-physician healthcare practitioners to ease the workload on physicians. Incident-to billing ensures Medicare doesn’t penalize practices for this practical solution.
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Nextech
October 29th, 2024
Artificial intelligence is in virtually every aspect of our daily lives. In medicine, it’s helping small clinics and solo providers reclaim their time, provide excellent patient care, and run a successful practice.
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Nextech
October 25th, 2024
Sustained success in the specialty healthcare industry requires a tireless dedication to improving your clinical and administrative processes. For example, you may have explored new methods for increasing patient volumes and found ways to cut back on costs without impairing your quality of care. In that pursuit of business excellence, don't overlook your billing documentation. Inaccuracies – especially during charge capture – can negatively affect your bottom line. But what is charge capture and how can you improve the charge capture process?
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John Gwin
October 25th, 2024
CPT codes are the secret language of healthcare, bridging communication between your dermatology practice, regulatory agencies, and the payers covering your patients’ treatments.
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Heather Miller
October 24th, 2024
When the U.S. government unveiled the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, or MIPS, it offered small medical practices a chance to increase their Medicare Part B reimbursements. By providing and documenting excellent patient care, clinicians can raise their reimbursement rate by up to 9%. However, small clinics with limited resources often struggle to fulfill the requirements of MIPS reporting. This guide covers how MIPS works and how your small specialty practice can raise its score and qualify for higher reimbursements.