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2008 Withholding IRS Tables

The IRS issued Notice , which provides early release copies of the tables to appear in Publication Circular E , Employer s Tax Guide For use in . Notice can... Read More >

Study on free care

Thought you might be interested in this recent email post by my good friend Frank Cohen frank cpahealth.com I just finished reviewing a fascinating study that was published in the... Read More >

Document disputed bills thoroughly

When a bill is disputed by a patient, listening to the patient is critical. Consistently gather and document all necessary information about each such bill, and ask thorough, complete questions.... Read More >

Upcoming CPC™ Training Camps

Get CPC Certified In Days Did You Know? Certified Coders make more money than their non-certified counterparts according to the American Academy of Professional Coders. Medical Coding is hot. According... Read More >

LEADING PRINCIPLES

nbsp Five tips from Bill George on becoming an authentic leader nbsp Stay true to your values, even under pressure Empower subordinates, but hold them accountable Seek feedback from mentors... Read More >

Women and retirement planning

I m a constant preacher about the need for healthcare professionals to do retirement planning. The earlier one can start the process, the better off they will be down the... Read More >

Sample checklists for preparing payroll reports

As a due diligence measure, you might consider using these checklists in your preparation of payroll reports. The checklists reflect recent tax developments. http ppc.thomson.com SUBSCRIPTIONS tabi default.htm? Current Issue... Read More >

Look for outliers when auditing E&M coding

When you know you ve earned your reimbursement appropriately, don t surrender to the well-publicized threat of compliance hassles and possible fines that too often nudge physicians toward downcoding services.... Read More >

Interviewing physician extenders

Interview a physician extender almost the same way you would interview a physician. Diplomas, credentials, and r sum s tell much of the technical story, so focus on issues like... Read More >

Always track front desk collection efforts

Track over-the-counter collection i.e., getting patients to pay before leaving the office success by regularly setting a goal based on the in-office collection ratio. Obtain this number by taking each... Read More >