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.

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.

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.

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?

CPT codes are the secret language of healthcare, bridging communication between your dermatology practice, regulatory agencies, and the payers covering your patients’ treatments.

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.

Specialty healthcare providers are passionate about delivering excellent patient care. However, achieving success in today's healthcare environment requires providers to balance their clinical acumen with business savvy and administrative rigor. Challenges such as complex documentation requirements, inefficient charting processes, and repetitive administrative tasks can distract from face-to-face interaction with patients.

The past year has been filled with artificial intelligence developments in almost every industry, including healthcare. It’s been reported that the global AI market is forecasted to reach $407 billion by 2027, considerable growth from its estimated $86.9 billion revenue in 2022.