by Abraham Whaley | Sep 24, 2012 | Compliance, Day-to-Day Operations, General
Since its release in 2008, Internet File Storage tool Dropbox has been a big hit with people who have to keep track of files on multiple computers. Users can download a free program that lets them upload files to “the cloud” (see: a server or servers connected to the...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Sep 19, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance
Doug Palmer is a practice management, billing and coding and revenue cycle consultant with over 17 years of experience in the industry. He was nice enough to answer some questions for our readers about his experiences and where he sees coding going in the future....
by Abraham Whaley | Sep 13, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Finance, General, Medicare & Reimbursement
If you have, please consider taking a few minutes to fill out the post-Audit survey being compiled and made available free by the Frank Cohen Group. This is the last week the survey is being offered, so hurry! “Just a reminder that the RAC audits and appeals...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Sep 5, 2012 | A Career in Practice Management, Compliance, Leadership
With the Republican convention now completed and the Democratic convention in full swing, it’s interesting to observe how both parties attempt to brand their candidates as being the most reliable and trustworthy. As citizens we try to understand each...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 8, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Medicare & Reimbursement
Medicare Fee-For-Service Recovery Auditor Prepayment Review Demonstration Thursday, August 9, 2012 2:00PM – 4:00PM ET Conference Call Only The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a Special Open Door Forum (ODF) to discuss the recently approved...
by Abraham Whaley | Jul 30, 2012 | Compliance, Headlines, Medicare & Reimbursement
At a press conference last Thursday, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder announced the creation of a “Public-Private Partnership” to prevent healthcare fraud. The voluntary partnership between federal...
