Last month, Advize Health was a contributor in HIMSS Biz Edge Monthly Newsletter for the second time this year. Our article, ICD-10: How Far We’ve Come focused on the progress the healthcare industry has made in adjusting to ICD-10 implementation, and identifies the trends that we’ve observed. On October 1, 2016 ICD-10 is schedule to…
As an auditing firm, we are well aware that dental fraud is alive and well in the American healthcare system. With so many American children covered by Medicaid, dentists have taken it upon themselves to begin offering unnecessary and Al-La-Carte services in order to maximize profits. Many offices justify this unethical practice by mentioning that…
Many people are aware of the common signs of a heart attack. Chest discomfort, shooting pains through the right arm, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting are all widely regarded as red flags. When we and our loved ones experience these potentially life threatening symptoms, we know that seeking out medical attention is imperative to…
As the summer months draw near, you may be planning your next family BBQ, pool day, or outdoor adventure. Often times, we forget about our health and well-being during this time of excitement. While we may be having a blast with our friends and family, it is important that we take our health into consideration….
The mosquito-borne disease known as Zika Virus has been dominating headlines across the world for several months, with doctors warning high risk populations of the symptoms and signs of the disease. The initial consensus was that while the severe symptoms are terrifying and problematic, death is a distant concern. This tune quickly changed last week,…
Nap Ford Community School in Orlando, FL graciously opened its doors to the Advize Health team, giving us the opportunity to collaborate with both the teachers and the students. After spending some time observing the enthusiastic educators in a classroom setting, we were swept up by inspiration and excitement to teach the students a few lessons…
A tidal wave of fraud has been approaching our shores for quite some time, and it’s finally broken land. The scheme, gaining popularity in clinical labs and pathology groups involves waiving patient fees and copays in order to send payer groups inflated claims fees. While these billing tactics might seem innocuous, they are fraudulent because…