There are a few universal truths about the great American Thanksgiving holiday. The turkey is never cooked just right, the TV…
CPT 99490 – Chronic Care Management’s Secret Code
Chances are good that you're familiar by now with CPT code 99490, the new chronic care management (CCM) code that…
Is Your EHR HIPAA Compliant?
he Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act does not have to be scary or impossible to understand. By taking the…
Profit, Administrative Pressures Drive Physician Practices to Sell
A new report shows more physicians that own medical practices are deciding not to sell their businesses, though many of…
Chronic Care Management Primer
Beginning January 1, 2015, Medicare pays separately under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) under American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)…
It’s 2015 — Why Haven’t Our Medical Records Entered The Digital Age?
In this digital age, we have devices that track our daily exercise and the quality of our sleep. Test results…
Teaching an Independent Physician Practice New ICD-10 Tricks
ICD-10 implementation is one month old. How are independent physician practices faring? To help provide a snapshot of sorts regarding…
How Does Meaningful Use Impact Revenue Cycle Management?
Several questions are imperative to consider in terms of recent news related to the long-awaited final use for meaningful use…
Eight Tips for Patient-Centered EHR Use
Most of us went into medicine because we thrive on the personal connection with our patients. A compassionate hand on…