The long-anticipated implementation of ICD-10 coding finally began this past Thursday, October 1, 2015. As of that date, government and commercial payors ceased to accept claims under the old coding
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Practice Management
Physicians May Be Sued in Pennsylvania for Failing to Report Suspected Child Abuse
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As a follow up to our most recent post on What You Need to Know About PA’s Child Protective Services Law, you should know that the Pennsylvania Superior Court (PA’s…
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What You Need to Know About PA’s Child Protective Services Law
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As of December 1, 2015, the PA Medical Society has retracted its opinion that physicians, health care practitioners and practice staff must obtain child abuse clearances under the PA Child …
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First Court Decision on the Medicare/Medicaid 60-day Overpayment Rule
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You may have heard some years ago that the Affordable Care Act established a “60-day overpayment rule” that requires a provider to report and return any overpayment from a federal…
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Hospitals Should Think Outside the Box When Employing Physicians
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Hospitals interested in being in the physician business for any meaningful length of time should seek to develop an organizational structure that fosters an ownership mentality and a commitment to achieving collaborative organizational goals.
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State’s “More Stringent” Stark Law Restrictions Upheld By Court
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State’s “more stringent” Stark law restrictions upheld by court.
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OIG Announces 2013 Priorities
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OIG has announced its priorities for 2013 and some are of special interest to physicians.
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Don’t Expect Hospital Employment to be Free from Economic Pressures
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Finding it increasingly difficult to remain profitable in private practice, many physicians are turning to hospital employment to avoid the economic realities of running a small business. However, as a…
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In Making Important Practice Decisions, Treat Dissenters With Respect
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If you’re like most physicians, you have probably given some recent thought to selling your practice or merging with one or more other groups. If you are part of a…
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Is Concierge Medicine Right for You?
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While concierge medicine may be a great fit for a handfull of doctors, it’s likely not a feasible model for many. If you are considering making this change, be sure to do your homework first.
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