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AMA releases 2021 CPT code set SEP 1, 2020 CHICAGO— The first major overhaul in more than 25 years to the codes and guidelines for office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services was included in today’s release of the 2021 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set published by the American Medical Association (AMA). These foundational […]

Navigating Telemedicine Reimbursement in the New Normal On September 16, 2020, TriZetto Provider Solutions is hosting an educational webinar with speaker Elizabeth Woodcock. Elizabeth W. Woodcock, MBA, FACMPE, CPC, Principal at Woodcock & Associates is a professional speaker, trainer and author specializing in medical practice management. Elizabeth has focused on medical practice operations and revenue cycle management for

Navigating Telemedicine Reimbursement in the New Normal   TriZetto Webinar – Wednesday, September 16, 10:00-11:00 AM PDT The COVID-19 pandemic brought unwelcome challenges overnight, leaving the healthcare industry foundering in a sea of change. Physicians quickly emerged as heroes, but planning – and willpower – will be important to navigate in order to sustain your

As we all start to look at ways to reduce overhead and improve cash flow, understanding the cost of billing is an important measure for how well your practice is performing. Often, leaders accept the high cost of billing without truly understanding if they are receiving a return on their investment. At RCM360, we can

There are several reasons FQHC’s are not capturing the full PPS rate for given services including credentialling issues, code capture, and classifying revenue codes appropriately. Practices also may not receive a full PPS rate because of Medicare Advantage Plans that are not contracted to reimburse at the PPS rate or incorrect forms submissions. In most

Primary Care Doctors Look at Payment Overhaul After Pandemic Disruption Kaiser Health News, August 12, 2020 Kaiser Health News looks at the continued pressure primary care physicians find themselves in as a result of COVID-19-induced revenue decreases: Corporate owners are giving some practices an ultimatum – show viability or face sale or closure, forcing those practices to

The Medical Practice of the Future. How will you adapt? Blog Post by Stephen Rhodes, August 7, 2020 What will the medical office of the future look like post the pandemic? How will you adapt your practice and what role will technology play? Caring for patients is a high-touch process, but today we find ourselves

JOIN eClinicalWorks OCTOBER 28-30, 2020 eCW National Users Conference It has been an extraordinary and challenging year for everyone, but 2020 has also brought new opportunities for learning, sharing, and growth. This October, eClinicalWorks will once again bring together thousands of customers and employees — virtually. While we can’t meet in person this year, we

Telehealth to become permanent under Trump executive order Healthcare Finance, August 3, 2020 Susan Moore, Managing Editor President Donald Trump today signed an executive order to make permanent the temporary flexibilities for telehealth allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today I’m taking action to ensure telehealth is here to stay,” Trump said during a news conference. “I

The 2020 Annual Texas MGMA Meeting is going Digital! September 8-11, 2020 As a precaution and in consideration for the safety of members and vendors the TMGMA Board has decided to hold a virtual meeting this year. Click here for more details. Category: Webinars and Events July 29, 2020