The residents of Colorado are working hard to improve our healthcare system throughout the state. A recent study ranked Colorado number 11 in the US based on several different variables, however, health care costs in Colorado were ranked 47. Read the article below recapping the results from the survey and other placement factors. A new…
MLNConnects, the official news of CMS, recently proposed 3 new payment rules. CMS released these proposed rules on July 29, which include payment updates for outpatient and physician services and also expanded price transparency initiatives. Read below to find out more information on these proposed rules. PFS: Proposed Policy, Payment, and Quality Provisions Changes for…
RT Welter & Associates has successfully completed yet another important project for the State of Colorado. We were asked by the Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM) to create a curriculum to help primary care practices better understand how to integrate behavioral health services into their commercial payer contracts such that these services will be reimbursed…
While it is said D.C. is slow to make progress on healthcare, individuals are stepping up with a plan noting that “The health of our nation is more important than any political party.” With changes and advancements in healthcare, the state of Colorado is implementing a new law that gives Colorado officials the authority necessary…
Health insurance premiums have been an ongoing topic of discussion for Colorado government leaders, medical professionals, insurance companies and patients. With continuous changes throughout the industry, the latest development includes the drop of health exchange premiums. Read the article below for more information recently released and the expectations to come. Western Slope families could save…
Changes to timely filing requirements for commercial and Medicare Advantage plans for all claims submitted to plan on or after October 1, 2019 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and HMO Colorado (hereinafter collectively referred to as Anthem) continues to look for ways to improve our processes and align with industry standards. Timely receipt of medical…
Do you have a complicated surgery case that needs help with coding? RT Welter would love to help! Please upload the operative note by clicking on the link below. Remember to remove ALL patient protected health information and organization identifiers. RT Welter will not use any medical records submitted in which PHI is not removed and…
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” -Thomas Jefferson RT Welter would like to wish you a Happy 4th of July! Our dedicated staff wants you to…
Wednesday nights democratic primary debate was dominated by talks of healthcare by the candidates. The discussions ranged from health policies to the skyrocketing drug prices which are among the key issues of the candidates. Each had different views on the topic of healthcare. Read the article below to find out what some of their ideas…
In this video, we found there are 5 habits of exceptionally charismatic people! We all know people who exude charisma and always leave the best impression and charm to everyone in the room, and it has been found that charisma can be learned. From her book, Vanessa Van Edwards identifies 5 habits that exceptionally charismatic…