BCBSIL/Orthonet Patients Information
The Illinois Chiropractic Society continues to work diligently on...
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BCBS-Orthonet: Appeal Information
The ICS is receiving word from many of our members that they have now received their letters from BCBSIL identifying the tier in which they have been placed in the Orthonet utilization management program. In order to verify the information previously given to the ICS by BCBS, we will be distributing a survey next week to all chiropractic physicians in our network. We would ask you to participate when you receive the email.
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BCBS and Orthonet – October 2013 Update
According to BCBS, providers should be receiving their tier letters over the next few days. Additionally, they are making the announcement in the October 2013 BlueReview. As always, we continue to advocate for our doctors during this transition, and we are weighing all of our options for further action.
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EHR Mandate Deadline
There are incentive payments from the Federal government for using certified EHR in a meaningful way in your office. However, providers who are not utilizing certified EHR in a meaningful way by 2015 will begin to have a reduction in their payments from Medicare.
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PPACA Required Notice
Did you know that all employers are responsible for notifying their employees of coverage options by October 1, 2013? The exceptions to the notification are different than many other provisions and may likely apply to your office.
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A Flurry of Activity
Some people claim to like change. I believe they are more likely to embrace change. I don’t have to remind you that the volume of issues and events that we are seeing in the health care world and, more specifically, the chiropractic profession is daunting. The changes in governmental requirements, insurance demands, electronic records, patients’ expectations, and increased scrutiny can seem overwhelming to many in the profession.
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EHR: The Basics
This Act is also known as the Economic Stimulus Act and was signed into law in February 2009. Within the AARA, there have been monies set aside to encourage (through incentive payments) physicians, hospitals, and other eligible providers to use Electronic Health Records (EHR). The amount set aside is between $17-19 billion. Chiropractic physicians included in the list of those who can become Eligible Professionals.
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Electronic Health Records (EHR) Updates
The ICS regularly receives questions regarding the incentive program for electronic health records, meaningful use, certified software, and attestation. From time to time, we have held seminars and webinars to walk through many of the perceived “obstacles” to success when implementing new software and attestation. Below you will find some general answers and clarifications to several questions surrounding EHR.
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