Special Report: CMS Releases Cyberattack Relief Funds Special Report
In an attempt to address the serious impact of last month’s cyberattack against Optum’s Change Healthcare—which went on to create ripples in the stability…
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Washington to the Rescue: Help to Hospitals in Wake of Cyberattack
In an attempt to address in some meaningful way the serious impact of last month’s cyberattack against Optum’s Change Healthcare—which went on to create…
The Impact of Hospital Mergers on Anesthesia Practices
Anesthesia providers should be well trained to respond appropriately to any unanticipated clinical complication that occurs during a case. Vigilance is the key to…
Collecting Anesthesia Charges from Patients
Defining Patient Responsibility Most patients have insurance for their medical expenses. Conventional insurance plans determine the value of services submitted on a claim, which…
Cyber Attack Against Optum’s Change Healthcare: What Our Clients Need to Know
As many of you know, Change Healthcare was the target of an apparent cyberattack this past Wednesday. The revenue cycle company, which is a…
Anesthesia Payment Options for Non-Covered Services
As payer policies evolve, once-covered services often become non-covered services. The two most common examples of this are colonoscopy (depending on the patient’s physical…
Determining A Fair Compensation Package for Anesthesia Providers
While general surveys of anesthesia practice compensation may have some value, it is more important to assess what would cause a provider to want…
Navigating the RCM Maze in Dermatology: Optimizing Revenue, Empowering Patients, and Thriving
By aligning your RCM partner with your practice’s specific needs and values, you embark on a journey towards financial stability, empowered patients, and ultimately,…
Are Clinical Texts Acceptable? CMS Weighs in
We all do it. Unless you’re physically impaired or living off the grid in the wilds of Alaska, most adults will communicate by way…
Operating Room Utilization: What Anesthesia Providers Need to Know
Anesthesia groups must master the matrix of issues that contribute to the maintenance of a successful and profitable practice. This includes performing a drill-down…
Federal Focus on EMTALA: HHS Goes on the Offensive
On Jan 22, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) put out a press release, announcing that it will launch new initiatives…
BCBS Rescinds Endoscopy Edit Enforcement in Massachusetts
We have just received breaking news from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) that it has just rescinded its recently announced enforcement action…
