UnitedHealthcare wins court case over Medicare Advantage overpayment rule

Healthcare Finance -Susan Morse Senior Editor - September 10, 2018 Ruling throws out 2014 rule, leading to question of how CMS will determine whether it has overpaid an MA insurer.…

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Come out and hear our owner Tia Aspra speak at 11th edition of Larry Laurent’s Chiropractic Law Seminar

Come out and hear our owner Tia Aspra speak at 11th edition of Larry Laurent’s Chiropractic Law Seminar series on Saturday, September 8, 2018. This fall’s event will be held…

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New Medicare Advantage rules hold big potential for pop health

Healthcare Dive- Meg Bryant- June 13, 2018 The push toward valued-based care and population health management has raised visibility around nonmedical conditions that impact health outcomes. Improving health outcomes using population health…

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Medical Records

Crystal Lombardo- The Next Galaxy  The advancement of technology has changed the way the entire world functions. One big change that has happened has to do with the medical world.…

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Are you prepared for the ICD-10 deadline?

By Julie Henry | September 11, 2015 The October 1 deadline for converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10 is fast approaching. As of October 1, ICD-9 codes will no longer be…

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CMS Releases Medicare Cost Data on Physicians. Now What?

Jacqueline Fellows, for HealthLeaders Media , June 4, 2015 Data limitations don't give an accurate picture of what Medicare reimbursement really means for physicians. But patients are increasingly aware of…

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BILL HR4302 PASSES, ICD-10 IMPLEMENTATION DELAYED UNTIL OCT 1, 2015

         On April 1, President Obama signed into law a bill to delay the planned ICD-10 implementation until Oct. 1, 2015. Specifically, the bill prohibits CMS from…

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Medical Billing – Credentialing- Insurance Claims Processing Management Professionals at The Firm Services

The FIRM provides professional claims billing services for individual providers, clinics and facilities. We service all disciplines of practice, i.e., medical, dental, diagnostic testing, chiropractic, physical therapy, optometry/ophthalmology, mental health,…

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Congress Is Poised To Change Medicare Payment Policy. What Does That Mean For Patients And Doctors? Topics: Politics, Medicare, Delivery of Care, Health Costs By Mary Agnes Carey KHN Staff…

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