Hypopituitarism is a rare disorder of decreased pituitary hormone secretion wherein the pituitary gland fails to produce normal amounts of one or more hormones. The pituitary gland is a small bean-shaped gland situated on the underside of your brain (behind your nose...
Otosclerosis is regarded as one of the most common causes of progressive hearing loss in younger adults. This condition occurs when there is abnormal growth of small bone (called the stapes) inside the middle ear. The middle ear is the area behind the ear drum and it...
Thanksgiving is the time of year when families and friends get together to share meals and celebrate the season’s joys. But even as they plan their menu and shop for ingredients, people need to be wary of foodborne illnesses and injuries which commonly occur at this...
In this transitional scenario where the industry is moving from fee-for-service to value-based payment, healthcare providers need novel strategies to optimize reimbursement. The following best practices for revenue cycle management (RCM) can improve accuracy and...
In recent years, several new technologies have made difficult medical conditions easier to treat and manage. However, experts caution that physicians adopting/advocating advanced tools should be mindful about reimbursement. A recent article in Becker’s ASC...
