When “More” Doesn’t Mean “Moderate”

When “More” Doesn’t Mean “Moderate” Understanding the Acute Problem Riddle in MDM. Let’s be honest — it makes sense to assume that if a patient shows up with four acute problems, the visit should reflect a higher level of complexity. After all, managing multiple complaints takes more time, focus, and decision-making, right? That’s  where the […]

A Time to Reflect & Look Ahead

In American corporate culture, the final week of the year often serves as a time for reflection and big-picture thinking. At Chirok, we take this opportunity to review all our decisions through the lens of our core value: improving revenue cycle performance according to each client’s unique definition of success.

Luddites, Nurse Practitioners, and Driverless Cars Inform the Impact of AI on Healthcare

The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare raises pressing questions about the future of the healthcare workforce, professional guilds, and industry-wide best-practice. What lessons can we glean from history to better understand the opportunities and risks?