They told me, more than that, they showed me, because it was hard to believe. The last time this physician office was able to bill Medicare was six weeks ago….
Tag: Assessment & Benchmarks
Not All Healthcare Billing Consultants are Created Equal!
As you consider your billing department, do you think it’s operating at peak efficiency? Is it bringing in as much cash as you think it should? There are several signs…
EHR Software – Ready, Fire, Aim or Due Diligence?
So you have heard about EHRs and the incentives in the HITECH Act. Maybe you are being bombarded with unsolicited calls or emails offering an EHR system for your practice…
Medicare Administrative Contractors – They do audits, too!
We hear a great deal about RAC audits, Medicaid Integrity Program audits, HEAT task force efforts, and other initiatives to reduce waste, fraud and abuse, but Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) do audits, too….
Be Careful About EHR/PM Vendor Contracts & Terms
Caveat Emptor! These two words speak volumes for a Medical Practice or Group when considering purchasing a PM / EMR / EHR System. The buyer must be aware of the…
EHR Installation – Surprise Extra Costs
EHR Options & Extra Cost Items EHR vendors will almost always have options and extra costs associated with their system from a performance or enhancement position. Some examples include patient…
Passwords – an integral part of HIPAA and Compliance
I was reading an article the other day on passwords. The author was doing his best to articulate a stern admonition on the potential exposure when one does not change…
Compliance, the “New Alphabet Soup” of Auditing Agencies
Are you into the “healthcare compliance & HIPAA” world? Are you dealing with physicians and “chart audits”? There are now so many agencies out there, designed to review, audit, evaluate,…