Archive for July, 2010
Friday, July 30th, 2010
News Release – CMS Issues Requirements
New Enrollment, Ordering and Referring and Documentation
Beginning July 6, 2010, Medicare contractors may deny claims for Part B items or services if the claims do not contain the legal name and NPI, or if PECOS does not show an approved enrollment or opt-out record for ...
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
By Robert Redling
Coding can be a dense and Byzantine process. Doctors hate it. The worst of it is that every payer seems to have its own take on coding.
But you can’t bill for services without coding for them. And as Medicare’s pay-for-performance program catches on and private payers follow, ...
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
The economic recovery seems to be progressing, but at a slower pace than most had hoped for. Healthcare is a relatively resilient industry, but even medical, dental, chiropractic and other healthcare practices are feeling the pinch. In times like these, a little belt-tightening may be necessary. That does not mean ...
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
Everyone knows that in a medical office the phone is a critical element in delivering quality patient care. Making appointments, scheduling diagnostic studies, making referrals, and reporting test results to patients . . . it’s all done over the phone – a tool too important not to take seriously. Here ...
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Medical Arts Press Launches New Free Delivery Policy
Introduces Industry’s Best Shipping Deal
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL (July 6, 2010) – As of July 1, 2010, Medical Arts Press, Inc. will offer free shipping on every order of $45 or more, including furniture. Based on customer feedback and a commitment to superior customer service, ...
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