Deadlines are fast approaching if you plan to submit data for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System MIPS performance period. Don t wait until the last minute to submit your data.... Read More >
As you are aware, this year Medicare will be implementing the Merit-Based Incentive Program MIPS . I have confirmed that you are eligible for participation in this program. You must... Read More >
An orthopedic practice in Berks County, Pennsylvania, created through a combination of six independent orthopedic practices in , has agreed to settle FTC charges that the merger was anticompetitive and... Read More >
Sometimes called lifestyle creep, this personal finance villain snares countless physicians, and it is especially prevalent among those whose incomes have recently jumped. Newly minted physicians are particularly susceptible. Lifestyle... Read More >
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Physician medical group M amp A activity dropped in the fourth quarter of to transactions, a decline from the third quarter, according to new acquisition data from HealthCareMandA.com. However, the... Read More >
Excellent blog post by Healthcare Compliance Pros If you have any questions, please feel free to contact them by phone toll-free at - - or send an email at support... Read More >
Many organizations are working to figure out how to meet requirements for CMS new quality payment program under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of MACRA . The reality... Read More >
nbsp Expenses Old Rules Expenses New Rules Office Holiday Parties deductible deductible Entertaining Clients deductible No deduction for entertainment expenses Event tickets, deductible for face value of ticket anything above... Read More >
A video presentation is available for the October webcast on the Annual Quality and Resource Use Reports QRURs . This event provides an overview of the report and explains how... Read More >
CMS announced the results of the Value Modifier and the adjustment factor that will be applied to clinicians receiving an upward payment adjustment. In , over , clinicians will receive... Read More >
From the Mintz Levin law firm The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General OIG has issued an Advisory Opinion Opinion in connection with a hospital... Read More >
The Department of Justice DOJ obtained . billion in False Claims Act FCA settlements and judgments in fiscal year FY , with . billion coming from health care industry cases.... Read More >
Many taxpayers have encountered individuals impersonating IRS officials in person, over the telephone and via email. Don t get scammed. We want you to understand how and when the IRS... Read More >
The IRS has announced a -day automatic extension of the due date for providing health coverage information reporting forms to individuals. Insurers, self-insured employers, certain other coverage providers, and applicable... Read More >
Last week the Centers for Medicare amp Medicaid Services CMS launched a new data submission system for clinicians participating in the Quality Payment Program. Clinicians can now submit all of... Read More >
Authored by Elizabeth Litten, Fox Rothschild http www.foxrothschild.com elizabeth-g-litten Heading into its nd year, HIPAA continues to be misunderstood and misapplied by many, including health care industry professionals who strive... Read More >
With the emphasis we place on our client s customer service, we are always keeping our eyes open to observe interesting customer service experiences. I had one such experience last... Read More >
Preparing for retirement is a cornerstone of any financial plan, but a lot can change as you approach your golden years. That s why trying a retirement dress rehearsal well... Read More >
Depreciation and Section deductions are valuable tools to lower your taxable income. For , qualified new not used assets are eligible for first-year bonus depreciation. In addition, the maximum Section... Read More >
Beginning on , the standard mileage rates for cars, vans, pickups, and panel trucks will be . cents per mile for business miles, cents per mile for medical or moving... Read More >
CMS recently added PY performance information to Physician Compare. For the first time, CMS publicly reported a small subset of Physician Quality Reporting System PQRS group-level measures on Physician Compare... Read More >
Initial . Will Medicare make payment for more than one initial hospital visit during the same admission performed by providers of the same specialty but different group practices? No, Medicare... Read More >
Passwords are often the key to guarding access to personal information and data stored on computers or sent over email. Because most taxpayers file their returns electronically and access account... Read More >
Below is a sample unprofessional conduct clause for your human resource manual. Whenever you have an offense or potential offense, cut and paste the appropriate section of the manual, highlight... Read More >
A North Dakota federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday blocking a proposed merger between a pair of health care providers in the state until the matter could be... Read More >
If your physician practice has ever engaged in the process of strategic planning, you know that the planning retreat is just one step in the process. Practices spend precious time... Read More >
In , overall national health spending increased . percent following . percent growth in , according to a study by the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare... Read More >
CMS recently issued guidance accessible here on the three-part Prevention of Information Blocking attestation which physicians and other eligible clinicians will need to submit to CMS in order to qualify... Read More >
From The Business Journal Cardiology Clinic Settles for . M Over Unnecessary Testing Claims A cardiology clinic with offices in Fresno and Clovis will pay a seven-figure settlement regarding allegations... Read More >
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