February 2014 - Clinic Service

28 Feb 2014

AMA Urges HHS to Reconsider ICD-10 Mandate

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: AMA, ICD-10, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding | 0

The transition to ICD-10 is one of the largest technical implementations the health care industry has seen in decades. With the October 1 deadline approaching, many physicians are struggling to ensure their office is in compliance. The American Medical Association … Read More

21 Feb 2014

Preventative Care Policy Improves Practice Productivity, Patient Satisfaction

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Collections, Physician Billing Services, Tips for Medical Staff | 0

The coverage of preventive care is one of the biggest changes under the Affordable Care Act. The legislation requires that all preventive services classified as an A or B by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force be covered by insurance … Read More

11 Feb 2014

How Expanded Medicaid Affects Physicians and Patients

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Medical Billing and Collections, Physician Billing Services, Tips for Medical Staff | 0

Under the Affordable Care Act, states were mandated to expand Medicaid. However, the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot be forced to adopt the expansion. As a result, only about half the states have expanded their Medicaid programs. Colorado is … Read More

Monthly Archives: February 2014