Telehealth or telemedicine is on the rise in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This practice has been utilized majorly for high-risked patients to keep their safety into consideration. Many healthcare professionals are finding ways to expand telehealth services as part of the Medicaid program and simplifying solutions for medical billing …
Read More »How CMS Supports Underprivileged and Small Medical Practices?
We cannot disregard the services of small medical practices or rural practices or facilities in underprivileged areas. They, despite their limited resources, strive to provide quality healthcare services to patients. However, it doesn’t mean that they cannot be included in the Quality Payment Program (QPP). CMS (Centers for Medicare and …
Read More »How Do Practices Cope with Revenue Loss during the Pandemic?
The Healthcare sector has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited access to resources has shaken every corner of healthcare, from medical billing to care delivery. The worst part is reduced patient volume in medical practices and its impact on the financial cycle. Thus, the ongoing pandemic threatens the very existence …
Read More »4 Steps to Put Patient Satisfaction into Action: Billing Services Write
Nowadays, physicians’ reimbursements depend highly on the performance of medical billing services besides the patients’ satisfaction levels. In the upcoming years, we can expect their impact to increase in the payment models, even resulting in penalties in response to patients’ dissatisfaction. QPP MIPS also regards patient engagement and empowerment in …
Read More »MIPS 2020 Reporting Checklist for Optometrists
Each year brings new challenges, regulations, and quality parameters. Optometrists like other healthcare professionals have to look into updates and revise strategies to maximize revenue. QPP MIPS reporting is also one of those programs that need attention right from the start of the year. Rules in MACRA MIPS For MACRA …
Read More »QPP MIPS 2020 Quality Measures Fact Sheet
MACRA (The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) has revamped its policies that might have made clinicians frown. QPP MIPS is an extension of its efforts and helps clinicians understand the importance of quality of healthcare. You must know that submitting MIPS measures gauges performance based on the …
Read More »Telemedicine & Its Impact on QPP MIPS Quality Reporting
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has left every industry struggling. Having said that, many factors and practices are getting popular all along. The use of telemedicine is one of them. With the lockdown, telemedicine provided a way to interact with doctors when patients needed them, all in the safety …
Read More »CMS Proposed the Nursing Facility PPS & Hospice Rules for 2021
No healthcare professional including the members of medical billing services can be deemed secondary. The efficient cycle of the well-being of society and financial survival continues running with the support of all stakeholders. Skilled nurses being an integral part of the healthcare community cannot be overlooked. Therefore, CMS (The Centers …
Read More »Brief Introduction of HIPAA Security Rule
There should not be any compromise on HIPAA Compliance. Now, when most of the medical facilities outsource medical billing services, the responsibility to collect, store, and protect data from malicious threats or misuse falls onto their shoulders! Of course, there must be some measures and prerequisites in place to avoid …
Read More »Is Medical Billing Just a Back-Door Office Job?
Medical billing services were considered a very easy job for a long time, but now, this notion is changed. Healthcare organizations are now well-aware of the importance of a proper team for compiling claims and managing the revenue cycle. The payment process doesn’t only involve a billing team, but it …
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