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When movement is impaired by injury or a chronic health condition, a transport wheelchair can help regain some of the mobility. The traditional or standard weight transport wheelchair has two large rear wheels and a pair of smaller wheels in the front. Advances in design and materials have made different models available to suit different needs. Lightweight transport wheelchairs made of light but sturdy aluminum are a good choice for more active individuals, as well as for people who take frequent trips from home. when the wheelchair will need to be folded and more easily lifted and stowed in a car trunk. A transport chair solves limited mobility issues without the need to use a traditional wheelchair that is heavy and hard to collapse and put in a car. A transport chair typically has four small wheels, two in the front and two in the rear. Lightweight wheelchairs are effortlessly carried up and down stairs due to their ultra light nature and portability, making them the perfect choice for those who do not require a wheelchair at all times. The chair can be simply folded and stored until required. Travelling by car, coach or plane is made simple and the practicality of a wheelchair that is easily manoeuvred and stored makes everyday life uncomplicated and stress free. Choosing the right wheelchair that meets every personal requirement is an important decision for all wheelchair users. They offer a wealth of benefits as well as a wheelchair that is durable and adaptable, with numerous opportunities to be personalised to meet each individual need. Lightweight transport wheelchair mobility chairs feature adjustable frames, which allow to change the angle of the seat back to achieve several different seating positions. Lightweight wheelchairs with desk-length armrests enable users to sit closer to a table or desk; while, full-length armrests provide complete support of the arms. Karma KM 2500 L Big Wheel Wheelchair: Karma KM 2500 L Wheelchair Specifications:

Overview: This webinar will cover the changes to the PQRS program in 2016 and will provide tips and strategies to help you select the best measures and reporting approach for your practice. Why should you Attend: Your future Medicare payments are at risk. Failing to report quality measures to CMS for Calendar Year 2016 will result in a reduction of up to 6% in your 2018 Medicare payments. The PQRS program carries a potential 2% penalty for each provider who does not report quality measures to CMS - physicians, mid-level providers, therapists, psychologists, social workers, even dieticians. In addition, if your practice has physicians and mid-levels, at least half the physicians must meet the PQRS requirements or the group will face an additional 2-4% penalty from the Value Based Modifier program. Areas Covered in the Session: Understand the difference between a reporting rate and a performance rate? Get access to useful tools to help you identify measures applicable to your specialty. Learn how to choose among the various reporting approaches - what are the pros and cons of each. Understand how CMS will evaluate your submission if you report less than 9 measures. Who Will Benefit: Practice Administrators All providers who bill to Medicare including Physicians (All specialties), Podiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, LCSW, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, etc. Quality Officers Nurse leaders Finance Directors Speaker Profile Jeanne J. Chamberlin Jeanne Chamberlin is currently a Practice Management Consultant with MSOC Health. During her 30 years in the healthcare industry, Jeanne has worked in independent medical practices, health systems, state government, and software development. She holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Duke University and is a fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She has been a leader in both state and local MGMA chapters. As practice ad

Amidst the corona pandemic, CMS offered flexibilities to assist QPP MIPS 2020 eligible clinicians. Learn about the changes to submit data to CMS successfully.

Amidst the corona pandemic, CMS offered flexibilities to assist QPP MIPS 2020 eligible clinicians. Learn about the changes to submit data to CMS successfully.

CMS' actions in response to COVID-19 as a direct liaison to the White House Task Force are worth knowing because that is how we know where the government stands.

CMS' actions in response to COVID-19 as a direct liaison to the White House Task Force are worth knowing because that is how we know where the government stands. As the pandemic-related deaths continue to occur in the New York State and other parts of the country,

CMS has come up with practical solutions for the healthcare industry; it has constantly fought against the burnout epidemic by reducing reporting requirements. We, as a MIPS Qualified Registry, appreciate their efforts and of their administrator, Ms. Seema Verma.

Ms. Seema Verma lays out the plan to enhance quality in healthcare in the 2020 CMS Quality Conference. For the plan to execute in a meaningful way, the article discusses the chapter of strategy and implementation comprehensively.

Overview: This webinar is designed for medical practice leaders to gain a working knowledge of the Value-Based Modifier program and how your cost and quality metrics will be used to determine your Medicare payments in future years. Why should you Attend: Your future Medicare payments are at risk. 2018 payment rates may be cut up to 6% if you fail to report quality measures to CMS for the 2016 calendar year. Your practice can also see cuts of 1-4% if you are an outlier on costs or quality. On the other hand, practices that show they are significantly better than average on costs and/or quality can receive an increase over the standard Medicare payment rates. You'll want to understand how this program works, what the potential impact for your practice is, and what steps you need to take now to ensure success in 2018. Areas Covered in the Session: What types of medical practices are impacted by the VBM program and how much is at risk for practices of different sizes. What cost and quality metrics are used and how are they combined to yield your practice's future payments What are the timelines for submitting data and reviewing your status What actions you can take now to ensure the highest possible Medicare payments in future years Who Will Benefit: Practice Administrators Physicians, Podiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, CRNAs Quality Officers Nurse leaders Finance Directors Speaker Profile Jeanne J. Chamberlin Jeanne Chamberlin is currently a Practice Management Consultant with MSOC Health. During her 30 years in the healthcare industry, Jeanne has worked in independent medical practices, health systems, state government, and software development. She holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Duke University and is a fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She has been a leader in both state and local MGMA chapters. As practice administrator of a 10-physician multi-specialty practice, Jeanne first began

Soma SM 100.3 The SM-100.3 is an aluminum alloy standard wheelchair that is economic, solid, and durable. Soma SM 100.3 Wheelchair Features: Elliptical frame The unique and stylish elliptical frame ensures that the chair is both rigid and robust. Integrated seating system For intensive wheelchair users, we provide seating system that can be free from hammock effect. The innovative and durable seating system makes it easy for you to detach seat upholstery for cleaning purpose. Secure non-slip footplate A non-slip and ergonomic footplate provides you with a stable and comfortable base for placing feet. Energy-saving tipping lever The ergonomic design allows caregivers to operate the lever without much effort so the casters can overcome obstacles such as thresholds and curbs. Soma SM 100.3 Wheelchair Measurements: Seat Width(cm):43 Seat Depth(cm):42 Caster Size(inch):7 Rear Wheel Size(Inch/QR) 16F/22F

Soma SM 150.3: The SM-150.3 is an aluminum alloy standard wheelchair that is economic, solid, and durable. Soma SM 150.3 Wheelchair Features: Elliptical frame The unique and stylish elliptical frame ensures that the chair is both rigid and robust. Integrated seating system For intensive wheelchair users, we provide seating system that can be free from hammock effect. The innovative and durable seating system makes it easy for you to detach seat upholstery for cleaning purpose. Secure non-slip footplate A non-slip and ergonomic footplate provides you with a stable and comfortable base for placing feet. Energy-saving tipping lever The ergonomic design allows caregivers to operate the lever without much effort so the casters can overcome obstacles such as thresholds and curbs. Item Code:WCI-201 MRP: Rs 12000 Our Price:Rs 9950 Net Price:Rs 9751 ( Apply Coupon Code 'MSW2365' Get 2% Discount ) Soma SM 150.3 Wheelchair Measurements: Seat Width(cm):43 Seat Depth(cm):42 Caster Size(inch):7

Overview: This webinar is designed for medical practice leaders to gain a working knowledge of the Value-Based Modifier program and how your cost and quality metrics will be used to determine your Medicare payments in future years. Why should you Attend: Your future Medicare payments are at risk. 2018 payment rates may be cut up to 6% if you fail to report quality measures to CMS for the 2016 calendar year. Your practice can also see cuts of 1-4% if you are an outlier on costs or quality. On the other hand, practices that show they are significantly better than average on costs and/or quality can receive an increase over the standard Medicare payment rates. You'll want to understand how this program works, what the potential impact for your practice is, and what steps you need to take now to ensure success in 2018. Areas Covered in the Session: What types of medical practices are impacted by the VBM program and how much is at risk for practices of different sizes. What cost and quality metrics are used and how are they combined to yield your practice's future payments What are the timelines for submitting data and reviewing your status What actions you can take now to ensure the highest possible Medicare payments in future years Who Will Benefit: Practice Administrators Physicians, Podiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, CRNAs Quality Officers Nurse leaders Finance Directors Speaker Profile Jeanne J. Chamberlin Jeanne Chamberlin is currently a Practice Management Consultant with MSOC Health. During her 30 years in the healthcare industry, Jeanne has worked in independent medical practices, health systems, state government, and software development. She holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Duke University and is a fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She has been a leader in both state and local MGMA chapters. As practice administrator of a 10-physician multi-specialty practice, Jeanne first began working wi

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new rule that will update the payment policies and rates. The update will specifically cater to Hospital Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC). The rules will set forth a motion to promote efficient service and promote higher quality service for all the Medicare beneficiaries.

CMS released payment allowances for two COVID-19 related billing codes. The codes account for the injection, infusion, and post-administration monitoring of the FDA- approved COVID-19 antibody drug.

CMS increased the Medicare payment rate of Hospices, Skilled nursing facilities, and Inpatient psychiatric facilities by certain percentages.

QPP MIPS participation is a great way to stabilize finances in the shaking economic industry. Many professionals have already started to plan and strategize on how to get maximum score in the end. Given in this article is a complete guide on MIPS 2020 eligibility status. Going through it will help in setting up goals for participation.

The QPP MIPS participation starts from knowing the eligibility status. For MIPS 2020, clinicians can check eligibility via QPP Lookup Tool. Later on, CMS updates the eligibility status that if physicians can report data to them or not. However, the reporting requirements change each year due to changed policies.

QPP MIPS participation is a great way to stabilize finances in the shaking economic industry. Many professionals have already started to plan and strategize on how to get the maximum score in the end.

The last few months have been tough for the healthcare industry. All stakeholders were trying desperately to assist each other and save resources for COVID-19 response. Of course, meanwhile, CMS also took necessary measures to unburden some of the clinicians' load.

Where physicians have already burned out with COVID -19 cases, the administrative burden of QPP MIPS 2020 was additional pressure. The dynamics have changed. The contact points that were easily accessible before are now operational via online mediums.

COVID-19 has taken over the world. The coronavirus emergency has become so big that the regular medical procedures have taken a back seat until the situation gets any better. CMS - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has announced that all the nonessential surgical, diagnostic, and dental procedures should be delayed during the novel corona outbreak.

Thigh Support Applications Mild support to quadriceps and hamstrings. Relieves inflammation and stiffness. Firm compression and therapeutic warmth. Psychological support to geriatric patients. Sports injury, sprains and strains. Post-surgical rehabilitation. Burn care. Thigh Support Features Strong Compression. Four way stretch. Dermophillic. Durable. Breathable and comfortable. Thigh Support Measurements Measure circumference around mid thigh - approximately 6 inches above knee. Size Chart - Size Inches CM Small 14.8 to 17.2 37 to 43 Medium 17.2 to 19.6 43 to 49 Large 19.6 to 22.0 49 to 55

CMS has always proven to be an authority that speaks in favor of clinicians and address their concerns. Due to the unfortunate situation of coronavirus outbreak, doctors and other clinicians were facing quite some issues regarding submitting data to CMS.

According to CMS, the year holds comparatively doable reporting requirements as well in an effort to reduce physician burnout. By the introduction of the "Opt-In" policy, clinicians can now participate in the program and win rewards as if they were eligible for it.

The argument that CMS needs to improve MIPS is a thing in the past. Now, the focus is on "how to devise ways that actually implement the change and stands true to its promise of a better healthcare system.

CMS signals its full efficiency after pandemic and starts from conducting regular state reviews. Given is the detail about the types of expected surveys in the near future.

CMS proposed changes for ACO participation in SSP in compliance with QPP MIPS for MVPs. These changes are expected to be effective from next year 2021.