In Good Faith: Gauging the Good Faith Estimate Requirements
It’s a time-tested term with which we’re all familiar. It is found in books and included in contracts. It’s heard in the movies and…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: CISA Issues Guidelines for Safeguarding Cyberspace
Go ahead and admit it. You’d secretly like to be a superhero. Normal human by day but invincible crimefighter by night. In fact, go…
Anesthesia Compensation Options: The Carrot versus the Stick
The Long Game There was a time when most anesthesia providers were paid based on the collections posted for the patients they treated. This…
Overhauling HIPAA: HHS Takes a Look Under the Hood
You just got the bad news. The mechanic pulls you aside and informs you that your vintage VW Karmann Ghia is going to need…
Not So Fast: Ban on Noncompetes Hits Roadblock
It happens every now and then. You’re moving along at a pretty good clip, enjoying the scenery and the thrill of the ride. Then,…
The Anesthesia Misery Index Revisited
What makes anesthesia providers so effective at providing consistently safe anesthesia is their access to and their ability to use timely and accurate data…
Anthem to Reduce CRNA Payment
This summer, Anthem—the Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) carrier for several states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York,…
Anesthesia Payer Contracting Challenges
In the early 1980s, Medicare started reducing payment rates for anesthesia. Over the course of a few years, the disparity between commercial payment rates…
Getting to Know You: Anesthesia Evaluates Its Surgeons
It has often been said that managing an operating room suite is like sitting on a three-leg stool where hospital administration represents one leg,…
Demystifying AI: Your Friendly Robot Assistant for Streamlined Healthcare Billing and Coding
Ever feel like you’re drowning in medical codes and tangled in billing complexities? You’re not alone! Healthcare providers nationwide struggle with the ever-changing world…
Top 5 Medical Billing Mistakes – A Self-Assessment Quiz for Medical Providers
Test your knowledge and identify areas for improvement in your medical billing process! Answer yes or no to each question. 1. Do you ever…
Showing No Deference: Federal Courts Upend Regulatory Power
When in doubt, defer to the experts. That seems reasonable—until you realize that experts often disagree with each other. So, then what do you…
