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Perhaps the most dramatically impacted area of healthcare as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is telehealth. Previously, the conditions were not in favor of virtual clinics because face-to-face visits were the norm. Now, however, the situation has changed.

The world at large holds its breath as life is about to normalize. It is going to take more than just the will to reopen amidst COVID-19, especially the schools. What we need to do is act upon a persistent, consistent, and watchful approach. Because one small mistake can cost us precious lives.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced relaxation in HIPAA rules for covered entities and business associates who participate in good faith in the COVID-19 testing site operation. It doesn't stop there, but HIPAA penalties won't apply to covered healthcare providers for practicing telehealth medicine using third-party applications such as Skype or Facebook Messenger

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced relaxation in HIPAA rules for covered entities and business associates who participate in good faith in the COVID-19 testing site operation.

We found that the MIPS 2020 and MIPS 2019 Quality measures are more similar than they are different. Nevertheless, we got into a bit of detail in this article to give you a better idea.

In MIPS 2019 and MIPS 2020, participants get to submit 6 quality measures data for 12 months (from January 1 to December 31, 2019, and January 1 to December 31, 2020, respectively). The amount of data to undergo submission depends on the collection (measure) type.

If there is a difference in numbers on documents and accounts, you need to review and check for discrepancies in the revenue cycle management, especially the accounts receivable. Avoid the following four major pitfalls and generate revenue consistently.

CMS issues a guideline for local and state authorities to ensure the phase-wise reopening of nursing homes, taking into consideration certain factors concerning the safety and protection of residents, staff, and visitors.

Medicare saved around $650 million over 4 years with the new Medicare Prior Authorization Model for Repetitive, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT).

The SNFABN provides information to the beneficiary so that he can decide whether to get the care that may not be paid for by Medicare

Avoid up to 9% penalty and earn up to 5% incentives with successful MIPS data submission. P3Care, being one of the leading MIPS Qualified Registries, is your partner to decode high points.

Learn about improvement activities (IA) reporting requirements for MIPS 2021 data submission. You can target 15 points for this category.

Do you want to save money on your monthly health insurance premiums and have the opportunity to open a health savings account? If so, you'll need to have a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Let's discuss what these plans look like, their pros and cons and the times in your life when you might seek out or avoid an HDHP.

The goal of the recovery audit contractor program is to identify improper payments made on claims for services.

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Understanding the 2020 CPT codes 99421, 99422, 99423 E/M Services for Physicians and Non-Physicians Practitioners

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Primary Care First (PCF) reflects regionally-based. PFC fosters practitioner independence by increasing flexibility for primary care.

The CMS developed the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims.

We briefly discussed new behavioral health proposals from CMS' recently proposed CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule rule. For more information, refer: https://bit.ly/3yFG5N0, Contact us at info@medicalbillersandcoders.com/ 888-357-3226 #physicianfeeschedulerule #CMS #MPFS2023 #MPFS #behavioralhealthcare #COVID19 #revenuecyclecompany #primarycareprovider #RCM #ACOs

Value-Based Reimbursement in Behavioral Health Value-based payment methods are rapidly becoming the default payment structure for public payers in the United States and will especially affect public and safety-net hospitals. VBP models offer opportunities to improve behavioral health care quality and to control health care costs. For more information click here: https://bit.ly/3cOR5RA. Get in touch with us at: info@medicalbillersandcoders.com/ 888-357-3226. #valuebasedreimbursement #behavioralhealth #improvebehavioralhealthcarequality #valuebasedpayment #behavioralhealthmedicalbilling #RCM

Need a little insight into strengthening up your HIPAA compliance efforts? Check out these 6 simple steps you can take to become more compliant and secure.