by volcom2278 | Dec 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to announce that RCM’s QPP submissions were successful and all of the providers that we submitted 2017 QPP measures to CMS via our Registry will receive either a small upward payment adjustment or have achieved a neutral score. This score will be...
by volcom2278 | Nov 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Effective with dates of service January 1, 2019 Blue Cross is requiring a Prior Authorization for MAC Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures. https://www11.anthem.com/ca/provider/f1/s0/t0/pw_a092321.pdf?ref It is extremely important that...
by volcom2278 | Nov 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Beth Turnbaugh, Director of Operations, November 13, 2018 CMS has released the 2019 Physician Fee Schedule, 2019 MIPS Quality Measure reporting and some other items that may impact your practice. Please read below. Physician Conversion Factor Physician conversion...
by volcom2278 | Sep 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Health Plan and Managed Care agreements can make or break an anesthesia practice, depending on the utilization and membership ratios. Many anesthesiology providers are presented with third party payer agreements that include less than favorable reimbursement, unfair...
by volcom2278 | Jul 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
In May the American Cancer Society lowered the age for people at average risk* to start regular colon cancer screening at age 45 due to a steep increase of colon cancer patients under 50. This can be done either with a sensitive test that looks for signs of cancer in...
by volcom2278 | Jul 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
In May Medicare started sending Medicare recipients their new Medicare cards. The new unique Medicare number or Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) will replace the current Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) – patient’s social security number (SSN). All social...
