By: Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interview by: Carlos Orama Digitalization has significantly increased the efficiency of healthcare systems, reducing manual intervention in administrative processes, optimizing treatments, and enabling better resource management. However, it has also heightened the vulnerability to information exposure and the possibility of cyberattacks. Managing sensitive, high-value data, including personal, medical, and financial

By: Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interview by: Lilybeth Rivera Accurate coding ensures that patients receive the appropriate treatment plans for managing their health conditions, avoids claim denials or reduced payments, and influences the premiums that Medicaid assigns to its members. To achieve proper coding, healthcare providers must document and substantiate each diagnosis following the clinical

Dr. Ruthmarie Hernández-Torres Ph.D Words are not neutral. Stigmatizing language can assign negative labels, stereotypes, and judgments to certain groups of people, including patients. This type of language not only affects how others perceive these individuals but also influences how patients see themselves. Internalizing negative labels can lead individuals to avoid seeking medical care, perpetuating

By: Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interview by: Lcdo. Tomás Hernández Del Toro Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), commonly known as 330 Centers, will no longer be allowed to use multiple National Provider Identification (NPI) numbers to bill for services or submit reimbursement claims through the Provider Enrollment Portal (PEP) for the Medicaid Program in Puerto

By: Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interview by: Alied Rivera Medicare will implement several changes in 2025 aimed at reducing costs for a wider range of medications, establishing a cap on out-of-pocket expenses, and eliminating the coverage gap known as the "donut hole”. These changes, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aim to simplify

By: Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interview by: Dr. Eddie Ortiz You can view the full interview on YouTube here: Early Detection, Proper Treatment, and Artificial Intelligence in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Did you know that more than 2,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed annually in Puerto Rico, with 10 percent occurring in women

By: Belinda Z. Burgos González, MPH   How do patients benefit? Health Literacy (HL) consists of the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services necessary for making informed decisions in one’s health care. According to the National Library of Medicine (NIH), a low level of AS in the population is related

By: Eddie Ortiz, MD - Medical Director - Provider Network Solutions   Dear Colleagues, in the ever-evolving scenario of healthcare, ensuring that providers are accredited to provide high-quality care is paramount. However, the journey through the accreditation process presents its own set of challenges, testing the patience and perseverance of even the most dedicated physicians.

By: Salvador F. Rovira Rodríguez, Esq. LLM   Value Based Healthcare (VBHC) is a transformative approach that prioritizes patient outcomes relative to the cost of healthcare delivery. In recent years, its influence on the care of elderly patients has been particularly significant. VBHC has promoted better health outcomes while also effectively managing costs. As the

Interview with Dr. Javier Morales, Infectious Disease Specialist You can see the complete interview on Youtube with the following link: Viral Hepatitis: an achievement and challenge for science As part of World Viral Hepatitis Day, we review some of the achievements and challenges of medicine counteracting the impact of hepatitis A, B and C. Today, 1