by Outsource Receivables | Nov 1, 2014 | Independent Health Practices, Medical Billing
The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) sent a special alert for the release of the 2015 Medicare physician fee schedule. There are important changes for independent medical practice administrators and MGMA monitors closely and advocates for its membership...
by Outsource Receivables | Oct 31, 2014 | Independent Health Practices, Medical Billing
Source: CMS.gov Press Release October 31st, 2014 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Calendar Year (CY) 2015 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Policy Changes and...
by Outsource Receivables | Sep 15, 2014 | Independent Health Practices, Medical Billing
All clinics have HIPAA privacy and security responsibilities in their organization, make sure you have a real plan in place. This is not only to have your processes documented in the case of a breach or audit, but also to ensure that staff know what is expected of...
by Outsource Receivables | Aug 29, 2014 | Independent Health Practices, Medical Billing Technology
Mid-size independent medical practices are always looking for ways to cut costs while improving patient services. Practices have to do more and more with less and less. Streamlining operations can be a tall order when time, staffing and budgets are tight. Physicians...
by Outsource Receivables | Aug 24, 2014 | Independent Health Practices
When you know that you need to build support for a change around clinic processes be strategic in your approach. Make sure people understand their role and what will change. Have a back-office champion to support the cause and make sure and substantiate progress with...
by Outsource Receivables | May 19, 2014 | Independent Health Practices
Minnesota Medical Group Management Association’s (MMGMA) 4th annual Day with the Payers event provided an educational opportunity for clinical and business/operations team members. It was a great opportunity to network with payers as well as administrators. The event...
