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Medical coders, billers & transcribers: Key pegs in the coding world

Medical coders, billers and transcribers are vital pegs in the health care sector. If you plan to enter the healthcare sector, the first thing that you need to do is understand who does what and what their responsibilities entail. Here we take a look at ... Read >
Author: James Smith

A Caregiver’s Manual for Being Prepared for That Call in the Night

As women, we are often expected to fill multiple roles: that of a loving mother, career woman, supportive wife or partner, volunteer in the community and, at some point for many, a new roleâ€"that of caregiver to our parents or loved ones. For the las... Read >
Author: Katana Abbott

Can we Co-operate? Jo Ciavaglia

If Congress bails out on a public insurance option, the alternative that appears poised to replace it is something called a health insurance cooperative, a concept that many moderate Democrats ' and some Republicans, too- like. But what is it? Well ... Read >
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Reforms Won't Control Health Care Costs, Report Says : Andrew Villegas

Creating the proper incentives is a critical step toward controlling the nation's high health care costs, and finding a true solution will require more than a piecemeal reform plan. That message was advanced by a group of 10 health policy experts who o... Read >
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Top 3 Chiropractic Myths

As successful as chiropractic has become, there are a lot of myths circulating among the general public. Times have definitely changed for the better, but the fact is that many people still do not understand what chiropractors do. Let's talk about a few o... Read >
Author: keystonechiropractic

HCPCS look up: Stay up to date to make a mark in your career

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding is divided into two primary subsystems - Level I and level II HCPCS. Level II of the HCPCS is a standardized coding system that is used to identify products, supplies and services not covered in the... Read >
Author: James Smith

CCI Policy Manual: Get the low down

The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) was developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with an eye to promote national correct coding methodologies and to take stock of improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in part B claims. ... Read >
Author: James Smith

Paying for Health Care Reform with Medicare/Medicaid Savings

Here in Asheville North Carolina, health insurance reform is a huge issue as our local population consists largely of retirees, many of whom are becoming increasingly concerned about the cost sustainability of their Medicare and their North Carolina healt... Read >
Author: Elliot Bigman

Get the low down on the new Quality Indicator Survey process

For quite some time, nursing home providers have been pushing for a survey which is more consistent, accurate, and focused on true quality concerns countrywide. Their persistence finally saw the light with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' new... Read >
Author: angela

What is Medical Claim Billing Services?

Submitting complete paper work and claiming some funds from insurance companies to get payment, this process is known as a medical billing. The process used in majority of insurance companies is identical no matter they are government companies or private... Read >
Author: medicalbilling11

When to Contact a Whistleblower Attorney

Do you know about fraud committed against the Federal or State government? It may be time to call a whistleblower attorney to represent you in court. This article will help you understand the basis for and method of filing a Qui Tam lawsuit or what is bet... Read >
Author: Bruce Peters

Blues Plans Have 'Near-Monopolies' in Some States : Chris Meehan

Two recent studies conclude that many states â€" most of them ones in which a Blues plan is the market leader â€" lack competition in the health insurance market, thereby allowing health plans to raise premiums as they see fit. However, two multistate Blu... Read >
Author: www.EasyToInsureME.com

Medical Receivables Financing Helps Many Physicians Avoid Financial Health Problems

With all the talk about swine flu, epidemics and pandemics, it is no wonder the general public gets a bit edgy about the possibility of becoming ill. But there is another type of epidemic associated with healthcare, only this epidemic will not make you ph... Read >
Author: Terry

Does Your Practice Qualify as a Group Practice Under Federal Stark Law

The Federal Stark law prohibits physicians from referring Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries to an entity in which they (or an immediate family member) have a financial relationship for designated health services ("DHS"), unless an exception applies. DHS inc... Read >
Author: Wachler & Associates

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center: Finding the Silver Lining in a RAC Audit

Gearing Up for a RAC Experience As the first round of audits in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program got under way, we suspected that we might be included in the second round of the demonstration program. ... Read >
Author: mckesson1

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