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Medical billing and coding is a crucial stage in the healthcare delivery lifecycle. It pays the providers for their hard work and services. What traits in medical billing companies in the US make them outstanding billers.

Revenue cycle management (RCM) is the backbone of the healthcare industry. It manages the finances of the providers and keeps them going on a daily basis. Several organizations involved in the process to make it a success. The role of medical billing services in the US and the front-desk staff is undeniable.

Given below is a brief analysis of some alternative payment programs to FFS (Fee-for-Service), the trends, and the outcomes. Learn more here to succeed in the 2020 revenue battle.

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.

Recently CMS introduced modifications in the Stark Law to upgrade the referral system in order to promote better coordination and engagement while keeping cost under control.

Corona has overburdened the healthcare system, and CMS has announced some relaxations for eligible physicians to facilitate them. Read how CMS has eased the MIPS 2020 data submission process.

MIPS 2020 feedback is available for review by CMS. Clinicians can even ask for a targeted review in case of any error in the points or payment adjustments.

CMS extends the deadline for MIPS 2020 targeted review to help eligible clinicians check their data, score, payment adjustments, and apply for reweighting in case of any effect.