The following question was recently submitted to CMS regarding the EHR Incentive Program I am an eligible professional EP who has successfully attested for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, so... Read More >
nbsp TrailBlazer the MAC for Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia recently identified potential improper utilization of established office visit services codes billed to Medicare. According to TrailBlazer, two... Read More >
nbsp On Thursday, June , Roosevelt Hairston, Jr, a former lawyer for the Children s Hospital of Philadelphia, was arrested and charged for embezzling . million over the course of... Read More >
nbsp Ran across this software from a colleague referral. Check it out at http www.freemedicalbilling.net Software Fee Free Setup Fee Monthly Maintenance . Provider Scheduler . Practice Patient Statements cents... Read More >
From the CCH Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement Newsletter A physician was properly excluded from enrollment as a Medicare supplier based on his felony conviction for a financial crime. On February... Read More >
nbsp The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a set of federal standards to protect the privacy of patients medical records and other health information maintained by covered entities health plans, which... Read More >
nbsp The fact sheets below provide education to specific provider types on how to enroll in the Medicare Program and maintain their enrollment information using internet-based PECOS Provider Enrollment, Chain,... Read More >
The new publication titled Annual Wellness Visit is now available in downloadable format from the Medicare Learning Network at http www.CMS.gov MLNProducts downloads Annual Wellness Visit.pdf. This brochure is designed... Read More >
nbsp To reflect the recent increase in gas prices, the IRS raised the standard mileage rates for the last six months of the year. The rate will increase to .... Read More >
nbsp From www.fiercehealthcare.com As healthcare organizations and providers consider making the leap to an accountable care organization ACO , a new survey finds that the biggest obstacle to forming one... Read More >
nbsp The Medical Group Management Association MGMA recently released the result highlights of the largest physician compensation survey in the United States. The survey is based on data from ,... Read More >
nbsp On May , , CMS announced three new initiatives relating to ACOs that attempt to alleviate some of these problems. Pioneer ACO Model First, CMS announced that a new... Read More >
nbsp One of my prior articles cautioned readers on the use of overhead rates as a financial indicator of practice performance. I called it screwing with the overhead since overhead... Read More >
nbsp Think about how you manage employee group is it easier for you to address performance issues than it is to address behavior issues? Here are some typical examples of... Read More >
nbsp There is a great debate going on right now in the valuation community concerning the valuation of workforce in place as an asset of a physician medical practice. There... Read More >
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS Office of Inspector General s OIG s Healthcare Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team has hosted a series of compliance trainings... Read More >
nbsp There is a myriad of strategic options for physicians who want to increase their capability to address and control what is occurring in today s healthcare market. One scared... Read More >
PreCheck Inc. is an investigation firm that provides comprehensive credentialing and background verification services exclusively for the healthcare industry. Many of my clients use it: http://www.precheck.com/ Read More >
nbsp When a new doctor or a group of doctors are considering selling out to a hospital will the practice be forced by the hospital to purchase an expensive tail... Read More >
nbsp What is the right billing staff to provider ratio in a physician practice? Determining the ideal billing staff-to-provider ratio in medical practices can be complex due to the varying... Read More >
nbsp State A has several programs to entice health care professionals to perform services in rural, low-income, and other underserved areas of the State. Participants need not have outstanding student... Read More >
nbsp The Center for Medicare amp Medicaid Services CMS has proposed regulations detailing several application requirements for those entities wishing to participate in shared savings programs. They would require an... Read More >
One key to a successful EHR implementation is defining and documenting workflows. Workflow refers to the intereaction of processes and tasks through which healthcare is delivered. So when implementing a... Read More >
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There is a saying that I truly believe in and that is You can t manage what you don t measure. I find many physician offices are losing money simply... Read More >
nbsp In the Healthleaders Media Industry Survey, the following question was asked of physicians HOW WILL YOU RESPOND TO LOW MEDICARE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS? The following were their responses Seek employed... Read More >
nbsp What images come to mind when you think about customer service in the physician s office? Typically, most people picture front-desk staff greeting patients or answering phones. But, I... Read More >
Stats compiled from nearly , dental practices and medical groups in numerous specialties Reston, Va., May , The National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants NSCHBC today announced the availability... Read More >
Assure that the reasons for the compensation arrangement are appropriate such as benefiting the community and not suspect. Be particularly careful with incentive compensation as poorly crafted incentives can incentivize... Read More >
All Eligible Professionals EPs , eligible hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals CAHs participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program must attest to having met meaningful use requirements to receive their... Read More >
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