There s no simple formula for staffing that one can apply to every practice because each specialty and each situation requires something different. It is very important to right-size your... Read More >
Most medical practices do not negotiate their managed care contracts. However, many practices have successfully increased practice revenues by developing a sound negotiation strategy and then going out and implementing... Read More >
The challenges of securing sensitive information which is stored electronically, has become extremely difficult in the face of legal requirements to do so, and every day there are new reports... Read More >
Over the last several years, hospitals have been acquiring specialty physician practices in response to a number of market forces. However, these types of acquisitions are not new to the... Read More >
You probably need to give employees access to the Internet so they can do their jobs, such as checking payer websites. But you might also worry that they re wasting... Read More >
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone months and older. Influenza is a serious health threat, especially to vulnerable populations like people and... Read More >
The Medicare amp You Handbook includes information on the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program MDPP , a new Medicare-covered service. Help your patients prevent or delay Type diabetes and understand their... Read More >
Even if you are not considering selling your medical practice now, there are good reasons to maintain it in a condition to be sold. For one thing, healthcare reimbursement is... Read More >
The saying The customer is always right holds true in medical practice, too. Just substitute the word patient for customer. With this in mind, your number-one concern and customer-service goal... Read More >
Physicians already have enough stress in their working lives without having to worry about finances at home. Talk openly and regularly with your spouse or partner about finances, acknowledging different... Read More >
The IRS on Wednesday issued guidance clarifying that taxpayers may generally continue to deduct of the food and beverage expenses associated with operating their trade or business, despite changes to... Read More >
Eligible employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees during tax years and might qualify for a new business tax credit. This new employer credit for family... Read More >
Section b of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of mandated an annual update to the automated HPSA bonus payment file. The Centers for Medicare amp Medicaid Services... Read More >
Increasing patient engagement can be accomplished by taking advantage of an existing patient portal in more strategic ways. Since many patients already use their practice s portal to access and... Read More >
Here is a letter I ran across recently written by a pediatric physician. It s sad to see when a doctor literally walks away from a practice he or she... Read More >
A production-based compensation formula can usually take care of the pay issues involved with part-time work, but you still need to decide how much participation your group requires to merit... Read More >
nbsp Excellent article by Deborah Marsh at SuperCoder https www.supercoder.com Subsequent hospital care E M codes - have some oddities that can trip you up if you don t use... Read More >
Greenbranch Publishing has kindly offered a discount on their products books, journals, and webinar recordings to my clients, blog readers, colleagues, and friends. All you have to do is use... Read More >
I am always on the lookout for resource tools for my physician clients. Here is something you might be interested in taking a look at. Are you thriving in the... Read More >
Here s an answer at least when it comes to patient communication .. You can automate a lot of patient communication processes and make them customized and personal. But there... Read More >
Authored by Jim Turner, Easy Pay Solutions http www.easypaycollect.com Worry is growing about the staggering costs of healthcare and unexpected medical bills. I read a study, column, or white paper... Read More >
Hurricanes Florence, Isaac and Olivia currently threaten several areas of the U.S., but most small businesses don t have a plan for if the storms affect them. A majority percent... Read More >
nbsp Medicare has determined that providers are not routinely billing with modifiers AD and when performing more than four concurrent anesthesia procedures. Payment is allowed for three base units per... Read More >
Why is proper documentation important to you and your patients? Find out how it affects items services, claim payment, and medical review in the Provider Minute The Importance of Proper... Read More >
My physician clients often ask me for advice on how best to negotiate with managed care payers for improved reimbursement. My advice is typically the same if you want them... Read More >
Aretha Franklin is the latest example of celebrities who have died without a will or trust, leaving heirs to deal with a potential tax fallout that could have been avoided... Read More >
Compliance Exit Interview Questions How effective was your training on the compliance program, Code of Conduct and policies? Were you trained on how to report concern and problems confidentially or... Read More >
It s my opinion and experience that any investment you make coding education will yield a significant return on your investment. Various studies have estimated individual physicians can forego tens... Read More >
Medicare started mailing new Medicare cards to people with Medicare who live in Wave states Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Medicare continues to mail new cards to... Read More >
Advance Care Planning Fact Sheet Revised A revised Advance Care Planning Fact Sheet is available. Learn about Beneficiary eligibility Provider and location eligibility Diagnosis requirements PECOS for Physicians and NPPs... Read More >
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