Guide to ICD-10 Transition: Steps for August Physician practices have less than 75 days before the October 1 deadline to implement the ICD-10 code set. The AMA and CMS have put together a guide to ensure a seamless transition to ICD-10. July 29, 2015 AMA, Payment, Physician Resource CMS National Provider Call, ICD-10 0 0 Comment Read More »
Payments, Penalties to Change Post-SGR With the repeal of the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula comes a new, consolidated quality reporting program for Medicare. Physician practices may be faced with bonus payments and financial penalties under the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS). July 9, 2015 Health Care Reform, Physician Resource, Practice Management PQRS, MACRA, Meaningful Use, merit-based incentive payment system, MIPS, value-based payment 0 0 Comment Read More »
CURES 2.0 FAQ; DOJ to Postpone Universal Adoption of System until January 2016 In response to concerns raised by the SFMS and CMA, the DOJ has agreed to a short-term solution to prevent loss of access for CURES users with the CURES 2.0 (new version) launch on July 30. FAQ included for CURES users. June 24, 2015 CMA, News, Physician Resource CURES, CURES 2.0 0 0 Comment Read More »
Application Cycle Starts Next Week for Primary Care Physicians Interested in Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Award The Health Professions Education Foundation (HPEF) has announced a special application cycle for the Steven M. Thompson Loan Repayment Program award, May 18 through June 26, for primary care physicians. May 15, 2015 Loan Repayment, Physician Resource, Resident/Young Physicians Health Professions Education Foundation , Steven M. Thompson Loan Repayment Program 0 0 Comment Read More »
Anthem Blue Cross Announces Changes to Reimbursement Policies and Claims Software Anthem Blue Cross recently notified physicians of upcoming changes to the insurer’s reimbursement policies and claims editing software, ClaimsXten. The changes will go into effect on July 1, 2015. May 11, 2015 Payment, Physician Resource Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Provider, ClaimsXten, reimbursement policy 0 0 Comment Read More »
