The No Surprises Act has taken effect and will ensure patients are protected from surprise medical bills. What does the new ban on surprise medical billing mean for you? Continue reading below to learn more! The new year brings new protections for patients with private health insurance who will no longer be blindsided by “surprise”…
From our RT Welter family to yours, we would like to wish you a very happy holiday season and New Year! We are so grateful for your continued support and business, and can’t wait to see what 2022 has in store! In observance of the holidays, RT Welter will be closing at noon on Thursday,…
Colorado hospitals are in ‘Critical Condition’ as the state weathers another surge of covid-19. This surge is putting more stress on healthcare facilities throughout the state as medical staff is already struggling with burnout. Continue reading below to learn more. Patients with other ailments are frustrated, and nurses and doctors are stressed and burned out,…
After a year of getting accustomed to the new Evaluation and Management guidelines that went into effect on January 1, 2021, the AMA has provided some much-needed clarification around the Medical Decision Making elements as well as what activities are “not” counted when reporting time as the key criterion for code selection Medical Decision Making…
As we approach Thanksgiving, all of us here at RT Welter are reminded of everything we have to be thankful for. We would like to wish our clients, business partners, families, and friends a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving! We are grateful for every one of you and are thankful for your support. In observance…
Centinel Spine®, LLC is helping to increase the availability of two-level lumbar disc replacement to patients, with a new CPT code going into effect in January 2023. Providers will be able to utilize this code for the procedure and allow patients experiencing degeneration of the intervertebral discs to seek treatment. Continue reading below to learn…
Gaps in our healthcare system have been highlighted by the pandemic and a major one was found in mental health services. To help with this crisis, CMS is expanding their coverage for telehealth in mental health services to allow more individuals to have access to care. Continue reading below to learn more! The Centers for…
CMS is extending telehealth payments as the healthcare system continue to use this practice amid the pandemic. Telehealth was able to bridge the geographical gaps that were left when patients were unable to visit their physicians in person, continue reading below to learn more! Physicians are staring at a nearly 9% cut in Medicare reimbursements…
The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company is in hopes to be operational in 2023 with the goal of providing patients with transparent drug costs and additional savings. The PBM plans to share 100 percent of the operating costs details and rebates they receive from drugmakers with their customers, continue reading below to learn more!…
United Healthcare and Optum are launching a virtual-first health plan. This collaboration is a part of an effort to increase accessibility, especially in remote areas. Continue reading below to learn more! NavigateNOW is being touted as “a simpler, more convenient experience at approximately 15% less premium cost than traditional benefit plans.” Key Takeaways Enrollees in…