Article Archive for August 2013
Fraudulent Billings Can Be Prevented
More and more fraud charges are occuring with regard to Medicare and Medicaid billings. One of the more prominent and well-covered news stories is about the the Oakland County physician charged with, among other things, …
Heading off Fraud at the Pass
Startling enough, six of the ten most expensive places to buy health care in the nation are in Louisiana. Though it isn’t clear as to why, the Institute of Medicine study that attempted to examine geographic …
New Technology Driving Careers
We talk a lot about careers being created and changed due to the ICD-10 coding transition, but those are more related to the medical coding profession. Other positions are being created as a result of …
Preparing the Next Generation
More than just technology is changing with the ICD-10 coding classification transition. Careers are changing. This is proven true by more and more colleges offering education on and around electronic medical records and medical coding. …
There are Options
Many physician practices are having buyer’s remorse about the electronic health record (EHR) systems they initially invested in and are looking for a better option. Information Week brought this news to our attention in their article, …
Learning from Experience
To successfully navigate Stage 2 of the electronic health record (EHR) incentive program, providers must learn how to use their EHRs to their full capacity while focusing on what makes sense for their workflow and their patients. …
Dealing with the Changes
Medical coding is changing. Coders who have been in the “biz” for years have faced a decision: either retire or learn the new coding classification system. The latter is a daunting task for most. However …
Just How Meaningful is Meaningful Use
Electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential to provide many benefits for providers and their patients, but the benefits depend on how they’re used. Meaningful use is the set of standards defined by the Centers for …
Stamping Out Fraud
The focus on fighting fraud continues as leaders on the House Ways and Means Committee reintroduced a bill (H.R. 2925) to strengthen anti-fraud efforts in Medicare by going after previous offenders.
The legislation from Reps. Kevin Brady …
Win-Win for All
With all the talk about the inconvenience and challenges of the ICD-10 coding transition, a common argument is that it will not benefit patient care. Considering that medical coding is not an actual treatment for …
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