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How to bill Medicare for telehealth services 24 Aug 2013 | 02:02 am
Our coding expert explains the dos and dont's of billing Medicare for telehealth services. read more
Soft reimbursements may call for harder negotiation with payers 24 Aug 2013 | 01:32 am
Convincing payers to change contracts may seem like a losing battle, but experts say getting what you want isn’t impossible read more
Payment, workload are barriers to increased e-communication 24 Aug 2013 | 01:32 am
Outdated payment models and concerns over increased workload requirements are preventing medical practices from embracing electronic communications with patients. read more
More delays expected for Medicaid parity reimbursements 24 Aug 2013 | 01:32 am
Many states are encountering problems in getting the higher Medicaid reimbursements to providers due to them under the Affordable Care Act. read more
High costs of repealing SGR slow progress 24 Aug 2013 | 01:32 am
Progress on repealing the sustainable growth rate formula has stalled in Congress due to disagreement over how to pay for it. read more
9 points to consider when negotiating with payers 24 Aug 2013 | 01:02 am
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned negotiator, payer contracts can be complicated and difficult to interpret, even with an attorney or consultant by your side. read more
How primary care physicians can land executive jobs in healthcare 24 Aug 2013 | 12:33 am
Not every physician is looking to take on an administrative role in healthcare, but those who are interested need to have the experience and business mind for the role. read more
HHS study: Most doctors still accepting Medicare patients 23 Aug 2013 | 11:33 pm
Despite complaints about Medicare's shortcomings, the vast majority of office-based physicians continue to accept new patients covered by Medicare. Similarly, most Medicare beneficiaries are satisfied...
Confronting the opioid dilemma 23 Aug 2013 | 02:32 am
Deciding whether to prescribe potentially addictive medications to treat chronic pain poses difficult ethical choices for physicians read more
Can you still find joy in primary care practice? 22 Aug 2013 | 11:32 pm
Burnout and dissatisfaction are all-too-common among primary care physicians, but some practices have found ways to make medicine enjoyable again. read more
