The importance of efficient medical billing, changing healthcare regulations and new medical coding rules is something we are always mindful of at Clinic Service. Ongoing learning is core to our business. We pass new information along to our clients so … Read More
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
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
First a little history: It was back in 2009 when Robert Klepinski wrote his article “A Quick HIPAA Check for Medical Device Companies,” hospitals and doctors were familiar with HIPAA regulations. It was definitely a new and growing concern at … Read More
If you thought 2013 was a transitional year for health care, sit tight. Health care professionals and analysts predict 2014 to get even rockier as the Affordable Care Act becomes fully implemented. According to HealthLeaders Media Council, here are three buzzwords … Read More
Medical billing and coding errors can cost physicians and their practice thousands of dollars each year. But there are a few simple tips to reduce and even eliminate billing and coding problems. 1. Review billing and coding processes and see … Read More
Technology has changed the face of medical practice management drastically over the last few years. Many physicians are using laptops, smartphones and tablets to better serve their patients. In fact, mHealthNews reported that nearly three-quarters of all physicians in the U.S. use their … Read More
A recent federal audit revealed a large amount of inaccurate records in Medicare's two main enrollment systems. Provider Enrollment, and Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) showed an inaccuracy rate of 58 percent, while National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) was 48 … Read More
Physicians must do everything they can to collect fees from patients at the time of their appointment. This sounds pretty obvious, right? Well that does not mean it is easy. Patient out-of-pocket fees account for a third of a practice's … Read More
The Affordable Care Act is set to expand coverage to a projected 32 million Americans. The primary mechanism for this expansion – and the one that is thus far not widespread in the American health care system except in limited … Read More