One month after CMS expanded its Accelerated and Advanced Payments Program, the agency announced that it’s suspending advanced payments to Part B providers and suppliers, and is reevaluating accelerated payments to hospitals and other Part A providers. READ MORE
Many providers received their first payments from the CARES Provider Relief Fund on April 10, but there may be a problem buried in the fine print. READ MORE
To help providers maintain cash flow during the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS is expanding its accelerated and advance payment program for Medicare participating health care providers and suppliers through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently published the final rule of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2019. In addition to setting the payment rates for 2019, the Final Rule also implements changes to several payment policies. We’ve highlighted a few of the biggest changes. READ MORE
More than two thirds of physicians believe the maintenance of certification process adds no clinical value to their practice. While many certifying boards have responded to pressure by making changes, some states are also addressing the issue through anti-MOC legislation. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2019. Here’s what you need to know. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently published the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2019, including several policy changes relevant to anesthesiologists. READ MORE
Eligible providers who participated in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2017 can now review their final score and performance feedback on the Quality Payment Program website. READ MORE
According to recently clarified guidelines by Indiana Medicaid, all physician assistants must now enroll as Indiana Health Coverage Providers and can no longer be billed under a supervising physician’s NPI. This change, which brings billing for PAs into alignment with billing for other Mid-Level, or Non-Physician Providers, also reduces reimbursement for PA services to 75 percent of the Medicaid allowed amount. READ MORE
Beyond just tracking benchmarks, how can practices use key performance indicators or other financial benchmarks to move the needle toward more effective revenue cycle management? READ MORE
