Preventative care is a proven strategy for cutting healthcare expenses and improving patient outcomes. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), preventable hospital admissions cost Medicare over $30 billion annually. The administration aims to reduce these expenses through initiatives that emphasize keeping patients healthy and managing chronic conditions proactively.

Engaged patients are more likely to adhere to care plans and experience better outcomes. Practices must prioritize consistent communication, personalized education, and proactive support.

To address these gaps, the OIG has recommended additional safeguards to enhance oversight, including greater specificity on monitored health data, and enhanced provider education on correct billing practices.

The financial impact of remote care services and programs on the health system is quite profound. With the estimated cost savings from reduced hospitalizations and hospital readmissions alone, remote care programs could potentially save Medicare billions of dollars

A successful remote care management program - one that decreases stress and overwhelm for the practice and that improves the efficiency and effectiveness of care - has 3 key elements: Staffing, Software and Processes

On February 14, 2024, HHS-OCR, issued two reports to Congress on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) compliance and enforcement. One on HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rule Compliance, the other on Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information.