Practice Management Alert
Utilize This New CMS Tool
Question: Is there a way to get an idea of what the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is cooking up before they drop big news on all of us? The new payment models that have dropped recently have made me even more wary about changes ahead. Iowa Subscriber Answer: Yes. After feedback from various stakeholders, Seema Verma, administrator of CMS, announced earlier this year that CMS was offering a new podcast, called “CMS Beyond the Policy.” The podcast is intended to increase transparency, as well as provide a more user-friendly avenue and means of helping provide context and explanation of CMS policies. Recently, CMS has added another regular podcast to its offerings, called “CMS Innovation Center: Where We are, How Models are Developed, and the Next Steps in Value.” Both podcasts can provide a convenient way to take in important new information or helpful explanations while driving or resting your eyes. Find the latest episodes on iTunes, Google Play, or even on the CMS newsroom website: https://www.cms.gov/podcast/episode-4-throwback-2019-himss-conference.
Practice Management Alert
- Coding and Billing:
Know the Ins and Outs for These Special Services
Don’t let money walk out the door in situations where the coding guidance may be [...] - Clip and Save:
Become More Familiar With Wage and Hour Laws
Dive deep into the nitty-gritty definitions. Practices are comprised of many employees — who all have [...] - HR Corner:
Use These Guidelines to Pay Associates Fairly
Look to salary threshold, and don’t let insidious biases take over. If you’re familiar with [...] - Documentation:
Don't Be Tempted by Cloned Notes
Copying and pasting won’t cut it for payers’ need for accurate documentation. Using electronic health [...] - Reader Question:
Understand 'Medical Necessity'
Question: My practice has had a couple of claims denied. The payers said the services [...] - Reader Question:
Utilize This New CMS Tool
Question: Is there a way to get an idea of what the Centers for Medicare & [...] - Reader Question:
You Can Say Patients' Names Aloud
Question: I have switched careers recently and now work at the front desk of a family [...]
