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It's not too late to start quality reporting and get paid for it
It's not too late to start reporting quality data to Medicare and receive a bonus payment. Learn how to submit claims on 15 consecutive eligible Medicare patients to receive a bonus of 1.5% of allowed Medicare charges from July 1 to Dec. 31.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/practicerx.htm
1 Jul 2008
Doctors demand specifics on candidates' health care plans
The Health Care Innovations Exchange Web site informs users how their peers have tackled common problems such as appointment scheduling or monitoring glucose levels of hospitalized patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/healthcare.htm
1 Jul 2008
ACP program introduces leadership skills to young members
ACP's LEAD program (Leadership Enhancement and Development) grew out of the realization that training physicians in leadership skills would benefit both physicians and the College.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/lead.htm
1 Sep 2008
Update ICD-9 coding materials now to meet October deadline
Every summer, the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics announces changes to the ICD-9-CM and the new codes go into effect Oct. 1.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/coding.htm
1 Sep 2008
Hospitals work with admitting doctors on documentation
Hospitals are working more closely with their admitting physicians to make them aware of the need for better documentation on pre-existing conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/practicerx.htm
1 Oct 2008
Billing for interactions with a patient's family, caregivers
More than 44 million Americans care for an adult family member or friend. Physicians often discuss patient care with these people and may bill appropriately.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2008
Frequently used codes relocated throughout CPT for 2009
New CPT codes took effect Jan. 1, so our coding expert tells you where to look for commonly used codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/coding.htm
1 Jan 2009
2009 brings some changes to Welcome to Medicare exam
Medicare's initial exam adds new benefits, including end-of-life planning and body mass index measurements. Find out how this will benefit your practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/coding.htm
1 Mar 2009
PQRI improvements based on physician feedback, says CMS
Medicare's pay-for-reporting program, the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative provides more and different options for physicians to report on quality measures, and staying current on the rules and requirements can be a challenge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2009
Stimulus package part of down payment on health reform
Stimulus legislation enacted in the first two months of President Obama's administration show that the White House is serious about health care reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/washington.htm
1 Apr 2009