Author: Marc Abla

Do Medicare Patients Get GFEs?

Posted by Marc Abla | Oct 5, 2022 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

CMS has responded to an inquiry about what happens with Medicare maintenance patients and Good Faith Estimates (GFEs). Watch the video to learn more!

2022 ICS Fall Convention THIS WEEKEND

Posted by Marc Abla | Sep 28, 2022 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

We are so excited to see you all this weekend at the 2022 ICS Chicagoland Fall Convention! Watch the video to learn more about speakers and courses being offered. If you haven’t registered yet, you still have time!

DOT Certification Education Requirements

Posted by Marc Abla | Sep 14, 2022 | Compliance, ICS Message, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Are you registered as a DOT Certified Medical Examiner? Then you have both periodic education requirements and re-certification requirements. Watch to find out more.

BCBSIL Medical Records Requests Possible

Posted by Marc Abla | Sep 14, 2022 | Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, zall | 0 |

Some providers may be required to respond to new records requests for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL). The requests are required by CMS for annual Medicare Advantage risk adjustment review of BCBSIL.

Baseline Requirements for Financial Hardship Policies

Posted by Marc Abla | Sep 7, 2022 | Billing and Collections, Business Forms and Templates, Documentation, ICS Message, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

You have a patient that comes into your office that has a financial need. The question is, when can you give a discount? This week we cover questions about baseline requirements for financial hardship discounts.

Interview with Dr. Todd Renn (Fuel Series)

Posted by Marc Abla | Aug 31, 2022 | ICS Message, Videos, zall | 0 |

As a part of our Practice Fuel Series, Dr. Todd Renn discusses methods that he has used in his practice to increase the value of his business. Watch the video to learn more!

Risks Associated with Slow Medical Record Completion

Posted by Marc Abla | Aug 24, 2022 | Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

There are major risks associated with slow or delayed completion of medical records. This week we cover compliance risks, ranging from incomplete memory to ethics and right of access. Watch the video to learn more!

How Quickly Should I Document?

Posted by Marc Abla | Aug 17, 2022 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The answer to this question is interesting because various health plans rely on Medicare’s definition: “as soon as practicable.” However, each carrier has its own requirements, which should be outlined in their provider manuals. Watch the video to learn more!