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Healthcare Providers Take Notice: AMA Updates E/M Codes for 2021

McBrayer Law Blog

Posted In Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) , Code Enforcement , Medicare In addition to staying up to date on the constantly changing landscape of COVID-19 requirements, healthcare providers must also stay well-informed of industry changes unrelated to the pandemic.

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Former CMS chief of staff previews 4 areas of value-based care in 2022

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It's clear the future of reimbursement will at minimum include a heaping portion of providers being paid for value as opposed to volume. While Congress and CMS have considered permanently expanding access to telehealth and virtual care, there is a big price tag attached. Value-based care continues to take root in healthcare.

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Has telehealth hit the high watermark?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The ever-present uncertainties of healthcare reimbursement somewhat dampen the gung-ho rhetoric on telehealth. In a swift and welcome response to COVID-19, the CMS announced rules to improve telehealth reimbursements across the board. Following the money. Featured Decision Content:

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Isaac Smith, Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement Specialist at Medcare MSO ASCs are types of medical facilities that are subject to stringent regulations. New CMS and AMA guidelines, coding changes, and reimbursement methods have been implemented.

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So Many Records, So Little Time: How to Manage Burgeoning Health Plan Requests

Healthcare IT Today

And requests for patient data are predicted to intensify as health plans work to reduce per-member/per-month costs, earn higher STAR ratings, and meet the CMS 2030 value-based care goals. Medical record requests are digitized, and specific data requirements are tagged. This includes accurate patient matching across providers.

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How to win physician confidence in remote patient monitoring programs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Choose the right device to get reliable patient data and reimbursement. Today, many health devices and wearables are hitting the market, but not all are approved by the CMS for reimbursement. For reimbursement by the CMS, a device must be an FDA-listed device.

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Beyond telehealth: the virtual care technology trends that will transform healthcare

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The good news for telehealth is that the reimbursement environment has improved, with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services bringing telehealth and eVisits on par with in-person visits for the duration of the pandemic, along with a relaxing of rules for virtual consults across state lines.

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