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How to Increase Collections from Consumer-Driven Healthcare Plans
Today the average American family spends about $1,000 a year for out-of-pocket expenses. Over the next five years, out-of-pocket spending is likely to significantly increase, especially if more peopl… more →
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FTC Red Flag Rules Enforcement Delayed Until June 1, 2010
emilyreiling wrote 1 month ago: The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has again extended enforcement of the Red Flag Rules, now until … more →
CMS ADOPTS PAYMENT POLICY & RATE CHANGES FOR SERVICES IN HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS AND AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS FOR 2010
emilyreiling wrote 1 month ago: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has announced that most hospitals will rece … more →
REMINDER: NOVEMBER 15, 2009 DEADLINE FOR MEDICARE PART D CREDITABLE COVERAGE NOTICES
emilyreiling wrote 1 month ago: Employers with group health plans need to provide Medicare Part D notices of creditable or non-credi … more →
Stricter Self-Referral Rules Under Stark May Bring an End to Some Physician-Hospital Contracts
emilyreiling wrote 2 months ago: Major changes to the federal anti-self-referral rules known as the Stark law take effect October 1, … more →
Should Physicians Use Patient No-Complaint Contracts?
emilyreiling wrote 3 months ago: Due to the presence of the Internet, patients unpleased with a visit to their physician now have the … more →
MGMA Releases Proposed 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Analysis –
emilyreiling wrote 4 months ago: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently released the 2010 Medicare propose … more →
AMA ANNOUNCES ENHANCED ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING LEARNING CENTER
emilyreiling wrote 5 months ago: Earlier this year, the American Medical Association (“AMA”) established a new online learning center … more →
RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTORS TO OPERATE NATIONWIDE
emilyreiling wrote 5 months ago: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently confirmed that the Recovery Audit … more →
Bill Seeks to Strengthen the False Claims Act
emilyreiling wrote 6 months ago: The federal False Claims Act permits a person with knowledge of fraud against the United States Gove … more →
Practice Management Tips for Physicians
mvandenack wrote 6 months ago: 1. Have Contracts with Third Parties Reviewed and Have a Policy about who is authorized to sign con … more →
Red Flag Rules - The Next Steps for Physicians
emilyreiling wrote 7 months ago: The red flag rules, which require creditors to implement a formal policy for detecting and preventin … more →
A Quick Overview of Covenants Not to Compete
mvandenack wrote 8 months ago: In recent years, states have been split on the treatment of covenants not to compete in physician … more →
Ten Key Principles for Physicians Contracting with Third-Party Payors
emilyreiling wrote 8 months ago: 1. Not signing an agreement can be okay. Many practices and related endoscopy centers have gone … more →
New Behavioral Health “Network of Care” Web Site Launched by Department of Health and Human Services
emilyreiling wrote 9 months ago: The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) has launched a new, easy-to-use Web si … more →
Disaster Plan
mvandenack wrote 10 months ago: A physician practice should have, and review at least annually, a disaster plan. The specifics of t … more →
CMS Withdraws its Medicare Advantage and Part D Call Letter
emilyreiling wrote 10 months ago: On January 23, 2009, CMS announced that it is withdrawing the draft 2010 Medicare Advantage (MA) and … more →
Physician Compensation
mvandenack wrote 1 year ago: Basic Principles 1. Every dollar has a source. 2. Collegiality grows with common goals … more →
Veterinary Surgical Consultants, P.C. meets Pediatric Surgical Associates, P.C.: Now What Do I Do With My Professional Corporation? By: Mary E. Vandenack
mvandenack wrote 1 year ago: If a professional corporation is a C corporation, the shareholders will typically be better off if t … more →
