Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Exclusion Authority Requirements for Chiropractic Practices

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Aug 28, 2024 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

This article highlights the OIG’s authority to exclude providers from federal healthcare programs and the need for chiropractic practices to regularly check the exclusion list to avoid severe penalties.

The False Claims Act – OIG Compliance

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Aug 21, 2024 | Compliance, ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Medicare and Medicaid, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Dr. Evan Gwilliam explains the False Claims Act and its importance for OIG compliance, detailing how to maintain legal integrity in healthcare billing.

Self-Referral Law for Chiropractic Physicians

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Aug 14, 2024 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The Stark law bars physicians from referring Medicare and Medicaid patients to entities they financially benefit from. This article highlights key compliance tips for chiropractic physicians.

Anti-Kickback Statute for Chiropractic Physicians

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Aug 7, 2024 | ICS Message, Legal, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

In health care, the Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits exchanging gifts for referrals, with severe penalties for violations. Read the article to learn more!

The False Claims Act and Chiropractic Physicians

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Jul 31, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Medicare and Medicaid, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

To combat health care fraud, the government enforces the False Claims Act, which penalizes fraudulent claims and emphasizes the necessity for providers to maintain strict compliance with documented policies and procedures. Read the article to learn more!

Diagnosis Pointing Can Help You Get Paid

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Jun 5, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Healthcare reimbursement relies on using shorthand codes on a CMS-1500 claim form. Properly linking diagnoses to procedures in the diagnosis pointer column (24E) is essential to avoid claim denials. Read the article to learn more!

Do This One Thing to Improve Your Documentation

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | May 8, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Dr. Evan Gwilliam, SVP with Practisync (an ICS-owned company), covers an easy way to improve your notes.

Why HIPAA Compliance Is Important

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | May 1, 2024 | Compliance, Documentation, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Dr. Evan highlights the significance of consistent HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity training, advocating for tools like Statusfi to ensure crucial protection for healthcare practices. Watch the video for details!