Healthcare

Healthcare professionals who used to manage medical bills in-house would understand the difference between in-house and outsourcing medical billing services quite explicitly. A few years back and even now, small medical practices that don’t seek professional help compile disrupted claims. In those times, regulations were not strict and denial management …

If you are familiar with QPP MIPS, you must know how it impacts the financial situation of medical practice. The better a clinician knows about its requirements, and more appropriately, they can compile relevant data to submit to the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Today, our focus is …

CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) plans to start rewarding healthcare workers and organizations with higher payments for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. The amount is said to be increased to $40 per dose, which was $28 previously, making $45 in total for two shots. The exact payment for the …

CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) launched an alternative payment model – Primary Care First. This program is expected to be in effect from this year, and it will assess the financial risk and performance-based payments such as QPP MIPS. This program also contributes to the lower Medicare expenses. …

CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) published a final rule to support innovation and technology for Medicare beneficiaries.  This rule comes under Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT). The result is expected high pace in the healthcare innovation and easy access of technology to seniors. Undoubtedly, it will be …

QPP MIPS 2020 performance period has been tough, but still, MIPS eligible clinicians must be ready to report data timely to CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Yes! We have seen some crucial changes in the reporting criteria, but it is not an excuse for poor performance. It is …

Patient portals are virtual outlets in which patients can view their medical status in the most current form. Before we talk about their benefits, it is crucial to define the term. The term ‘Patient Portal’ is a computer program (an interface) by which patients can access their health charts from …

With New Year comes the fourth year for MIPS data submission. We have almost a year for its reporting deadline. However, the sooner we start strategizing for it, the better MIPS incentives we can target. MIPS Contributes in the Healthcare Industry in Terms of: QualityPromoting Interoperability (PI)Improvement Activities (IA)Cost Based …

MIPS 2020 performance year is about to end, and MIPS eligible physicians do not have much time left to start with its data submission. The most important factor that gives margin to success in this incentive payment program is by choosing the right aka specialty-specific measures. Not to worry here …

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 …