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Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies HFMA Webinar

Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies: 2020 HFMA Webinar

Join us Wednesday, December 16, at Noon EST to learn about Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies. This event is being put on by HFMA – Region 6 and is free […]

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Wage Index Survey: What Hospitals Need to Know

In this environment of uncertainty, it is important for hospitals to optimize all reimbursement opportunities while staying in compliance with Federal Regulations. One way that hospitals can identify additional reimbursement […]

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2020 CMS Final Ruling Webinar

On-Demand Webinar: CMS Final Ruling Webinar

On Thursday, December 17, Dustin Brown and John Wortley presented on the CMS Final Ruling and how it may impact your bottom line. About the Event CMS has recently issued […]

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Medicare/Medicaid Crossover Accounts: Are They At Risk?

Medicare recently published updated bad debt regulations and the time is NOW to safeguard your Hospital’s reimbursement. Are you following proper guidelines to ensure you can write-off your Medicare/Medicaid crossover accounts? […]

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Retail Pharmacy Strategy: Is it Time for Your Organization or 340B Program to Consider One?

With current attacks on the 340B Program by some pharmaceutical manufacturers and other challenges affecting patients in need of prescription drugs, is it time for your Hospital or Health Center […]

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Download the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Whitepaper

For several years, the healthcare community has struggled to find balance between reducing administrative burden, accurately recognizing and recording services provided, and upholding and providing the highest quality care possible, […]

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On Demand Webinar: Hospital Outpatient Therapy: A Patient-Centric Way to Grow Revenue

Outpatient physical therapy programs are often overlooked in the hospital. However, there are several opportunities to increase access to care for patients and increase revenue for the hospital in outpatient […]

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CMS Updates Language on Medicare Bad Debt Crossover Write Off

Since the release of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) final ruling, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the correct way to write off a bad debt crossover […]

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FBI Warns Ransomware Attacks Threaten US Healthcare System

Health systems are being warned by federal officials that cybercriminals are preparing to unleash a wave of ransomware attacks designed to lock up hospital information systems, which could hurt patient […]

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Medicare Bad Debts Regulations Update: October 2020

In these unprecedented times, protecting your Medicare bad debt reimbursement is more important than ever. With decreases in patient volume due to COVID-19, hospitals will certainly feel the effect on […]

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Skilled Nursing Facilities PPS FY 2021 Final Rule Summary

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule [CMS-1737-F] for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 that updates the Medicare payment rates and the value-based purchasing program for skilled […]

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Webinar: 2021 IPPS Final Rule- What’s New, What’s Old

Join us Thursday, October 1st from Noon to 1 PM Eastern. Join Michael Alessandrini, Rebecca Meredith, and Nicole Cameron on October 1st from Noon to 1 PM Eastern as they […]

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On Demand Webinar: How Outsourcing Can Grow Your Practice

Join Medical Marketing Whiz and Walt Eckert of Blue & Co., as they discuss How Outsourcing Can Grow Your Practice. You’re going to learn: Learn when it is the right […]

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Annual Wellness Visits: Implementation Process

Providing annual wellness visits to patients covered by Medicare is a great way to grow your revenue year after year, whether you’re a practice of one physician or a large hospital […]

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Annual Wellness Visits: Understanding their Value

Performing Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) provides a unique value that benefits your healthcare organization, providers and your patients. AWVs align with population health management, and can identify any needs for […]

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What are Annual Wellness Visits?

Beginning in 2011, Medicare began covering the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) as a yearly appointment with a primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan at […]

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Community Benefit Reporting Remains in the Spotlight: What Tax-Exempt Hospitals Should Know

By Kim Scifres, CPA, Principal Tax-exempt hospitals continue to face increasing scrutiny from lawmakers, regulators, researchers, and the public regarding how they demonstrate the value they provide to their communities. […]

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Medicare Geographic Reclassification: Eligibility, Deadlines, and Wage Index Impact for Hospitals

Written by Christopher Hemans, CHCRS, Manager Every year, billions of dollars hinge on a little-known process known as Medicare geo-reclassification. For hospitals, the difference between thriving and struggling can come […]

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Medicare Cost Report Worksheet S-12

Medicare Cost Report Worksheet S-12: Getting Prepared for the New Requirement

Beginning with cost reporting periods ending on or after January 1, 2026, many acute care hospitals will face a new Medicare cost reporting requirement: Worksheet S-12. For the first time, […]

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