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Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) are not happy that they have a little more than a month to decide on whether to take on more risk or leave the program. The CMS on Wednesday gave new ACOs a Feb. 19 deadline to apply to the Pathways to Success program, which forces them to take on…
DetailsAs most medical practices are aware, not all cases are easy to navigate using the latest medical standards. The information below highlights a complicated surgical case along with the correct CPT and ICD-10 codes. Do you have a complicated surgery case need help with coding? RT Welter would love to help! Please upload the operative…
DetailsEnrollment in medical plans before the start of the new year is something that is on everyone’s mind to ensure continuity of medical care. However, the article below reveals that enrollment in Medicare Advantage is slower than in previous years. Medicare Advantage insurers added 1.4 million members to their rosters for 2019 coverage, as they…
DetailsTelehealth: 2019 is here and technology is continually getting better. People are able to connect quicker and better than ever, so why not with their physicians? Telehealth, unlike telemedicine, incorporates a broader scope of health care services remotely as well as non-clinical services like provider training, administrative meetings and continuing education. Telemedicine is strictly remote…
DetailsRural and mountain communities in Colorado have some of the highest insurance premiums in the country. Observers expect that lowering healthcare costs and making healthcare affordable will take place at the state level. With voters clamoring for more affordable healthcare, Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday created the Office of Saving People Money on…
DetailsFeatured on ted.com, Richard St. John shares his life story and how he rose to success… In his typically candid style, Richard St. John reminds us that success is not a one-way street, but a constant journey. He uses the story of his business’ rise and fall to illustrate a valuable lesson — when we…
DetailsTelemedicine refers to remote clinical services that utilize electronic communications and software to facilitate health care without an in-person visit. Telemedicine technology can be used for a number of different services include medication management, management of chronic health conditions, consultations, and follow-up visits. These services are conducted via secure video and audio connections, typically on…
DetailsExciting new opportunities have emerged for virtual check-in services. CMS is now stating there are coverage and reimbursement opportunities for providers that render, document, and bill for the virtual check-in services. There are some specific communication technology requirements that organizations will need to implement prior to claims submission. These new codes reflect the key role…
DetailsSpotlight analysis finds progress made on numerous fronts, recommends next steps for policymakers, insurers and physicians The American Medical Association (AMA), Colorado Medical Society (CMS) and Manatt Health released a report today that shows Colorado has implemented meaningful reforms in response to the opioid epidemic though further steps are needed to save even more lives.…
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