Part I. Multiple Chronic Conditions: What Does the CMS Rule Change Mean for You?
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Dr. Terri Lewis has been very critical of the CDC for not requiring data collection about chronicity or context of chronic disease. This is the first of a three-part series.... Click Here to Read More
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Medicaid Wasted $37B On Improper Payments In 2017
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Medicaid improper payments, including fraud, have spiked in recent years, reaching $37 billion in 2017, according to a government watchdog agency. And the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) might only have itself to
blame....
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How The CMS Final Rule Will Affect Orthopedic ASCs: 5 Key Notes
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On Nov. 2, CMS received the 2018 final payment rule, providing a 1.2 percent increase in ASC reimbursement next year. The final rule also addressed several issues pertaining to orthopedic procedures in ASCs, including total joint replacements and spine
procedures.... Click Here to Read More
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How To Fix Common Billing Mistakes
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Billing can be a frustrating part of physicians’ practices at a time when reimbursement is declining and administrative burdens are increasing on physicians and hospital systems. Adrian Velasquez, Wisconsin based co-founder and CEO of Fi-Med, a predictive analytics provider that aims to help physicians and medical systems improve cash flow and reduce
compliance risk... Click Here to Read More
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ICD-10 Coding of Parkinson’s Disease: Code Carefully
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As a neurodegenerative disease of the brain, which impacts an individual’s motor function, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the most common neurological disorder, affecting approximately one million people in the United Status. It is estimated that approximately 60,000 Americans
are...
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