Practical and Legal Aspects of Hospital Financial Support for Anesthesia
BY VICKI MYCKOWIAK, ESQ. The Health Law Partners, PC, Farmington, MI Anesthesia groups are facing a significant shortage of available providers during a time…
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The Shrinking Carrot
BY TONY MIRA, Interim CEO, Coronis Health, Jackson, MI As we survey out clients one issue always comes up as a major concern:…
Why Accurate Payment Posting Is Key to Optimizing Your Revenue Cycle
In medical billing, many practice administrators tend to prioritize coding and documentation, often viewing payment posting as an afterthought. Once the hard work of…
When the Unexpected Occurs: Another Health Plan Suffers Cyberattack
You never know what a day might bring. For the most part, Americans live in relative peace and safety; but, every now and then,…
Anesthesia for Stroke Care
As the American population continues to age, a growing number of patients are experiencing strokes. Acute strokes are the second leading cause of death…
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…
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,…
