by Abraham Whaley | Jul 25, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, The Manager's Minute (Video)
There has been a lot of talk about why our emergency departments are often overloaded with patients seeking primary care, not emergency care. This video explains EMTALA, the law surrounding access to emergency treatment in hospitals.
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jul 11, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Day-to-Day Operations, General, Medicare & Reimbursement
As they have since 2006, the American Medical Association released updated CPT codes for vaccines last week ahead of the 2013 official code book release. Some of the highlights of the semi-annual report: Code 90653 – has been ACCEPTED for inclusion in the 2013...
by Abraham Whaley | Jun 22, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Electronic Medical Records, General, Medicare & Reimbursement, Medicare This Week
Only 8 Days Left to Apply for a 2013 ePrescribing Exemption: Will You Face a 1.5% Adjustment? (jump to story) Register Now: CMS National Provider Call on Certified EHR Technology (jump to story) Two New CME Modules on Medscape: Fraud and Abuse (jump to story) If You...
by Abraham Whaley | Jun 8, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Day-to-Day Operations, Electronic Medical Records, Finance, General, Headlines, Medicare & Reimbursement, Medicare This Week
Starting July 1, 2012, Medicare Fee For Service Will Reject 4010 Transactions: Are You Ready? plus How to Avoid Common 5010 Rejections (jump to story) Are You Facing a 1.5% Medicare ePrescribing Payment Adjustment in 2013? Find Out If You Qualify For a Hardship...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 18, 2012 | Compliance, Headlines, Learn This: Technology Answers, Medicare & Reimbursement
Phoenix Cardiac Surgery probably never thought they would be a poster child for HIPAA safeguards, but this 5-physician cardiothoracic practice in Prescott, Arizona has become famous for something no medical practice wants to be famous for – not protecting their...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 16, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Electronic Medical Records, Finance, Medicare & Reimbursement, Medicare This Week
(Website) CMS.gov Website Upgrade Completed-Check your Bookmarks (jump to story) — (PQRS & eRx) National Provider Call: Physician Quality Reporting System & eRx 2011 10-Month Feedback Report – Register Now (jump to story) — (5010) National...
