Medicare recently released three clarifications on documentation requirements. Documentation is not only critical for proper reimbursement but is also necessary for risk management and continuity of care. Providers must maintain proper documentation even for the cash patient to decrease the risk of allegations of negligence or malpractice. Electronic health records (EHR) are effective to provide accurate records in an efficient manner.
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Since the implementation of ICD-10, the interpretation of code usage and policies pertaining to billing procedures are becoming evident with each carrier.
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Change can be defined as “a difference in a state of affairs at different points in time”. However, some of the old-time philosophers went so far as insisting that change was impossible and that reality was unchanging. I would suggest that, though some of us like the same old ways, change is an evolution and is influenced by circumstances and present reality. Even though some may choose to ignore or minimize circumstances and live in their “own reality,” these are changing times.
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At this point, HIPAA-covered providers know that they are required to keep patients’ protected health information (PHI) private and secure. What they may not know is that they also are required to maintain a HIPAA-compliant breach notification policy in the office and to notify patients if a breach occurs.
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What is a “HIPAA breach?” What notification must I give when a HIPAA privacy or security breach occurs in my office? What are some examples of HIPAA breaches that require notification?
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Late last night, the United States Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation to permanently repeal the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, the method used by CMS to determine physician reimbursement in the Medicare program. In a bipartisan 92-8 vote, which followed a 392-37 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives at the end of March, the Senate sent House Resolution 2 – known as the “Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015” – to President Obama, who has indicated that he will sign the bill [Update: President Obama signed into law on April 16].
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Iliotibial band syndrome describes an irritation of the tissues near the distal attachment of the iliotibial band (ITB). This overuse syndrome is particularly common in runners and cyclists.
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Identification and successful management of Foot Hyperpronation- a commonly overlooked “functional” problem that delays recovery.
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