While bringing on new physicians or other clinicians is an important part of building your medical practice, enrolling them with commercial and government payers can be time consuming…and costly. The tedious process leaves plenty of room for error and delay, both of which can mean missed opportunity for payment. As you work through enrolling providers, here are a few tips to ensure a timely and successful process. READ MORE
As we begin 2021, the Indiana Health Coverage Programs has released a variety of information Indiana healthcare providers need to know about billing Medicaid in the new year. We’ve created a short list of the top four things you should know. READ MORE
While the creation of the NPI did simplify some administrative headaches, it didn’t entirely rid the healthcare industry of the many ID numbers still in use. Sound confusing? It can be. But this simple Healthcare by the Numbers Guide should help you sort it all out. READ MORE
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, CMS is exercising its authority under an 1135 Waiver to offer flexibilities for Medicare provider enrollment. Here is a brief overview of some of those relaxed, temporary guidelines. READ MORE
During Indiana’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, IHCP is implementing temporary changes to provide flexibility for Indiana Medicaid providers and patients. Changes affect many areas of IHCP, including telemedicine, timely filing limits, provider enrollment, and more. Here is a brief overview of several of those changes. READ MORE
CMS is releasing a revised Form CMS-855R for physicians and non-physicians practitioners to reassign their Medicare benefits. READ MORE
As we wrap up 2019, the Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) has released a variety of information Indiana healthcare providers need to know about billing Medicaid in 2020. We’ve created a short list of the top five things you should know. READ MORE
Enrolling providers with Medicare can be a tedious, time-intensive process. However, the process takes even longer if the application is incomplete or contains the wrong information. Here are a few reminders to help make the process go more smoothly. READ MORE
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s (FSSA) new provider enrollment and credentialing solution – FSSA EnCred – will be rolled out in a phased implementation process. Phase one is slated to begin in late summer or early fall 2019. A timeline for additional phases has not been announced. 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
