Author: Marc Abla, CAE

Can the ABN Form Be Signed Electronically?

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 27, 2023 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, HIPAA, ICS Message, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Curious about whether the ABN form can be electronically signed? The answer is a resounding yes! Check out the video to discover more.

Are You Discounting Services or Giving Gifts?

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 22, 2023 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Marketing and Advertising, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Before presenting a gift or inducement to your patients, several factors require careful consideration. In this week’s video, we delve into the Federal regulations regarding gifts and inducements. Tune in to gain more knowledge!

2023 ICS Heartland Symposium

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 15, 2023 | ICS Message, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The 2023 Heartland Symposium promises to be a unique, fast-paced, dynamic, multi-disciplinary learning experience. Attendees will enjoy a faster format that includes a new topic and a new speaker every two hours. Watch the video to learn more!

What Do I Do With This Economic Census? (Deadline)

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 8, 2023 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

It’s possible that you’ve received an Economic Census recently. However, are you aware that completing it is mandatory according to the law? Check out the video to gain more insights!

OIG Compliance: Getting Started

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 8, 2023 | Business Forms and Templates, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

In an effort to improve patient care, the ICS is offering its members an OIG compliance template that can be customized to meet each practice’s specific requirements, as many healthcare providers may be procrastinating on completing their OIG Compliance Manual.

Find the Current Status of a Work Comp Case

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 1, 2023 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Videos, Work Comp and PI, zall | 0 |

Are you facing unresolved charges related to a worker’s compensation case? It might interest you to know that you can verify a case’s status on the website of the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Commission. Watch the video to find out more!

How to Fix “Missing/incomplete invalid Diagnosis” Claims Denials

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 1, 2023 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance | 0 |

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has been denying claims since April 2022 citing diagnosis code denial reasons, including missing or incomplete invalid diagnosis and Excludes1 notes. Learn how to avoid these claim denials by reading the article!

Traveling? Consider a Fill-in Doctor

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Feb 22, 2023 | ICS Message, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Have you ever considered going on a trip but haven’t done it because you don’t have someone to cover your practice while you’re away? Did you know that you can hire a locum tenens doctor to fill in while you’re gone? Check out this video to find out more!