February 26th 2024
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
October 25th 2023
MGMA Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, Anders Gilberg, discusses some of what’s the organization is anticipated in the 2024 Physician Fee Schedule.
August 23rd 2023
Collecting money from patients is an ongoing challenge that has only worsened with high-deductible health plans.
July 31st 2023
May 22nd 2023
Resident Attestations; Infusion Services and Physician Supervision
Coding Questions? We've Got the Answers.
Three Steps to Selecting ICD-10 Codes Accurately
Avoid disruptions in your practice’s reimbursement by following these three steps to submit the most accurate code the first time, every time.
Improve Your Medical Practice Billing Process in a Few Simple Steps
Don't let your medical practice billing department drop the ball when it comes to great customer service.
Compliance Planning 101
Now that compliance programs are mandatory, your practice needs to develop one. Here's how to get started.
The Ongoing Evolution of Healthcare Revenue Cycle Solutions
Much like medical practices, revenue cycle solutions are trying to keep up with regulations and other healthcare changes. Here's what you need to know.
Key Ways to Help Physicians Transition to ICD-10
How to use technology and education to assist your medical practice's physicians with the ICD-10 transition before it happens.
Three Facts Physicians Should Know About Overpayment Liability
Whether a physician is liable for an overpayment is not determined solely by whether such action is attributable to that physician.
Keep Your Medical Practice in the Black During the ICD-10 Transition
Don't let the ICD-10 transition hurt your practice's bottom line. Here are ways for you and your staff to survive and thrive during this major change.
ICD-10: More Questions than Answers
As a physician, I will be the champion for the ICD-10 transition and keep staff calm. But even I have some serious reservations about what lies ahead.
What to Charge at a Direct-pay Practice
While the decision to change to a direct-pay practice can be the most difficult one a physician can make, there is a second decision that is nearly as difficult: What to charge for services.
Patient Payment Collection Policy Mistakes to Avoid
Medical practices face increasing difficulty collecting from payers, but off-loading the burden to patients is a big mistake.
Merging E&M Guidelines; Screening Codes; Phone/Internet Consults
Coding questions? We've got the answers.
Eight Warning Signs Your Practice Isn't Ready for ICD-10
The ICD-10 transition will require a significant change in mindset for practice administrators and staff alike. The time for excuses is past.
Getting Paid for Value: Defining New Reimbursement Models
Fee-for-service reimbursement continues to fall. To survive, practices must explore new opportunities to boost revenue. Let us help you decide the right fit for your practice.
2013 Fee Schedule Survey Data
The results of our annual Fee Schedule Survey are here. See where your practice stacks up when it comes to payment for top codes.
End of Year Medical Claim Data: Most Common Denials and Remedies
For the January edition, RemitDATA's chief operating officer, Brian Fugere, explores the most common unexpected denials, with a focus on orthopedics.
A/R Primer for Medical Practices
Keeping A/R within healthy limits will become more difficult as health reform rolls out. Here are nine steps your practice can take to collect all that it is due.
'Incident To' Billing: Is It Worth It for Medical Practices?
Is billing for an "incident to" service really worth the extra 15 percent in reimbursements? In my opinion, there are more pitfalls than benefits.
Why Insurance Companies Should Collect Patient Payments
It's time to take patient collections out of physicians' practices to truly have patients make responsible choices about their healthcare dollars.
Turning Lessons Learned into Action at Your Medical Practice
Life lessons are all around us. When they happen in your practice, do you know how to identify them and apply what you've learned?
Healthcare Reform, ERISA Claims, and Government Health Plans
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, all claims filed under government plans are now on equal footing with ERISA-governed health plan claims.
Don't Let Patients Take Advantage of Your Medical Practice
Where do you draw the line between good patient service and compromising your medical practice policies? Here's some advice.
Choosing a Medical Billing Partner: 6 Questions to Ask First
Here are six questions your medical practice should ask a potential billing partner to help you thrive today and remain competitive in the future.
Five Ways Healthcare Reform Could Increase Your Malpractice Risks
As healthcare reform initiatives pick up, malpractice risks may increase for many physicians.
Primary-Care Exception and PAs; Preventive Exam and E&M
New Payment for Chronic Care Management Services
The 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule notes preliminary guidelines for receiving separate payment for chronic care management services, beginning in 2015.
ICD-10: Building a Financial Reserve for Your Medical Practice
No matter the roadblocks your practice will face this year, especially the ICD-10 transition, a robust financial reserve at year's end will help.
Poll: What is the Top Challenge Medical Practices Will Face in 2014?
A new year brings new opportunities - and new challenges - to medical practices. Take our poll to let us know what challenge has you most concerned going into 2014.
Ten Challenges Medical Practices Can Expect in 2014
Medical practices face many challenges in 2014. Here are 10 of the biggest.
Four Great Challenges Facing Physicians in 2014
This is the year Obamacare becomes real for the general public. The day of reckoning with their employers comes later. Physicians are in the middle.