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Did you know that physicians “copying and pasting” in their EHRs, sometimes referred to as EMR cloning, has resulted in Medicare and other insurance companies denying payments? These denials then invite case reviews, audits and even new legal liabilities. Independent Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) who review charts for appropriateness of service have been directed by … Read More
This series of educational modules will offer clinicians deep insight into the business of healthcare, arming attendees with a granular understanding of medical practice operations, finances and compensation. The series will consist of eight on-demand modules that will delve into the aspects of medical practice operations and management consisting of clinician employment opportunities, practice finances, … Read More
Contract negotiation is a high-stakes interaction, yet most physicians are never taught negotiation skills. Studies suggest that women, as compared to men, display a lower propensity to initiate negotiations and negotiate less competitively, highlighting a need for training to help level the playing field for female physicians. There shouldn’t be special contractual considerations for women … Read More
For a provider of healthcare services, payor audits are always a possibility. Government payors and commercial insurance companies rely on pre- and post-payment medical records and billing audits to determine whether provider services were medically necessary, accurately billed and appropriately paid. Over the past few years, Medicare significantly increased the types and numbers of audits … Read More
Caring for patients remotely costs less than seeing them in person. Virtual care or remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a way to deliver healthcare using technology to collect patient data outside regular doctors’ offices. RPM helps patients, doctors, caregivers and the entire healthcare system. It makes it easier for people to get virtual care, improves … Read More
In this presentation, hear from a former career federal prosecutor who will discuss current trends in government enforcement actions. The discussion will center on the risks of private investment in healthcare under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. Learn the steps to take now to protect against government prosecution.
Since HIPAA was signed into law, there have been few major updates to HIPAA. Until now, the HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to make multiple changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule and in December 2024, OCR proposed a long-awaited update to the HIPAA Security Rule. The proposed … Read More
Each year the ICD-10 code system sees new, revised and deleted codes that go into effect on Oct. 1. Making sure your practice is aware of these codes is imperative. The annual proposed physician fee schedule always creates a bit of disruption for practices. Anticipating what will become final can help you prepare. The FY2026 … Read More
Value-based care is a term that Medicare, Medicaid, doctors and other healthcare professionals sometimes use to describe health care that is designed to focus on quality of care, provider performance and patient experience. The “value” in value-based care refers to what an individual values most. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has set … Read More