A new fast fact is now available on the Medicare Learning Network Provider Compliance web page. This web page provides the latest Medicare Learning Network Educational Products and MLN Matters... Read More >
CMS has released two animated shorts that explain key ICD- concepts. The videos are less than minutes each and available on the Provider Resources web page Introduction to ICD- Coding... Read More >
nbsp In a survey last year by the AMGA American Medical Group Association over half of those those being comprised primarily of multi-specialty medical groups surveyed said they were actively... Read More >
nbsp There are many reasons you may need a copy of your tax return information from a prior year. You may need it when applying for a student loan, home... Read More >
nbsp Just read a pretty interesting article about patient vs. customer as the language being used in healthcare but not in any other industry. The point was made that the... Read More >
nbsp Join the CMS National Training Team as they review the annual Medicare calendar. This session is designed for those who are new to learning about Medicare or for those... Read More >
A new term is making an impression on healthcare .. Value Based Care . What does value based care really mean? Healthcare is evolving from a proficiency-based art to a... Read More >
nbsp Most EMR software programs include a tracking mechanism to help ensure patients have completed recommended tests and consultant referrals. However many physician practices do not use these systems or... Read More >
nbsp Physician and patient communication is at the heart of empowering positive outcomes. As payment models shift from payment for activity to payment for outcomes how to be a more... Read More >
nbsp Your practice has bought an EHR system. Although you have struggled with implementing, providers and staff are now familiar with the product and you are using daily in your... Read More >
nbsp When reporting claims for post-op care, the date of surgery is the date of service. Also, if there is a range of dates of service, report the range of... Read More >
nbsp The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights HHS-OCR , has recently entered into another HIPAA settlement, emphasizing yet again the government s focus on... Read More >
Consumer-friendly Tools for the Tax Filing Season Individuals with health coverage obtained through the Marketplace and those that chose not to enroll in health coverage will have additional steps to... Read More >
Lest we forget………… 1. Generate a charge; 2. Collect for services; 3. Manage cost (overhead); and most importantly 4. Live within your means!! Read More >
The physician medical practices are focused on reducing turnover costs, but more importantly, they are focused on keeping top performers They accomplish this goal by taking positive steps to engage... Read More >
nbsp Every physician practice should be looking at and analyzing the payer insurance analysis report each and every month. This report tracks collections, payments and CPTcodes from a practice s... Read More >
I recently wrote an article about the importance of physician offices having a patient portal and how to implement such a portal. An attorney wrote me the following email reminding... Read More >
In this MLN Connects video on Coding for ICD- -CM More of the Basics, Sue Bowman from the American Health Information Management Association AHIMA and Nelly Leon-Chisen from the American... Read More >
Many physician medical practices havve a mission statement. A mission statement will incorporate what your practice core values and goals are. It doesn t have to be long, doesn t... Read More >
This is a reminder that individuals and businesses making year-end charitable contributions of several important tax law provisions and the substantiation requirements to deduct the contributions. Some of the reminders... Read More >
The Complying With Medical Record Documentation Requirements Fact Sheet ICN was released by CMS and is now available in downloadable format. This fact sheet is designed to provide education on... Read More >
nbsp Under the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule published last January, the deadline for compliance with the new HIPAA rules was essentially Sept. , . However, there was an exception built... Read More >
nbsp The Centers for Medicare amp Medicaid Services CMS recently finalized a new R form, which is used to reassign an individual physician s Medicare billing privileges to an organization.... Read More >
nbsp Medical practices, just like other businesses, have the opportunity to grow their business in a number of service lines and product or service offerings. As more physicians and clinics... Read More >
nbsp Here are some random thoughts I have regarding small medical practices and their future I believe small practices will continue to lose any ability to negotiate rates with payers.... Read More >
Be sure to verify insurance before the visit. Be sure to identify any outstanding balances, the co-pay amount, or a co-insurance deductible status. If a high dollar procedure is to... Read More >
Overview of Novitas Solutions Medical Review Department Findings The Novitas Solutions Medical Review MR Department has observed a continued trend of the utilization of non-physician practitioners to perform initial office... Read More >
Are you too busy to take a hard look at your operations to be able to make the changes needed to make the impact your physician practice needs to be... Read More >
nbsp In the time it takes you to read this blog, many of your patients will be asked a question about what doctor they use .why they like or dislike.... Read More >
nbsp CMS has released three new resources to help small physician practices prepare for ICD- . These resources also provide Continuing Medical Education CME and Continuing Education CE credits to... Read More >
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