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Successful scheduling model depends on the practice's needs

11/01/2007

Physicians stretched for time and worried about their practice's finances may overlook their scheduling model, but the system and schedulers play a critical role on the practice's frontline. A scheduling model that meets the needs of the particular practice coupled with staff member's knowledge, empathy, and communication skills is vital. The decision of whether to establish a centralized or decentralized scheduling model is more than customer service.

Social networking sites: The voice for innovative leaders

11/01/2007

Physicians are often burdened with regular tasks and overbooked schedules, which leaves them isolated from one another. And when they do get away from the office and focus on their social life, a typical calendar may include networking conferences, seminars, or even a round of golf. But what physicians often want to do-and don't always get the opportunity to try-is to mentor those beginning their careers in medicine or offer their expertise to practicing doctors, new and experienced, who want the latest, most accurate information. Social networking sites from startup companies such as Tiromed and Sermo were formed to serve the healthcare industry as an open, online forum to discuss areas related to physicians' interests.

Middle initial missing? This mistake could cause returned claims; Missing initials could cause unprocessable claims

10/29/2007

NPPs & critical care: How and when NPPs can bill these services; How and when to bill critical care codes for NPPs

10/29/2007

Add-on codes: Find out if you need a modifier before you bill; Refresh your add-on coding

10/29/2007

10% pay cut: Lower MA payments could block physician fee cut; Bill would slash MA payments to avert 10% fee-for-service cut

10/29/2007

Radiology claims: Find how to get paid for incorrect denials; Ask carrier to fix radiology claims incorrectly denied

10/29/2007

ICD-10: CMS takes first steps towards controversial new system; CMS nod to ICD-10 could mean change is in the air

10/29/2007

Epogen: Coverage dispute pits CMS against Congress, oncologists; CMS, FDA clash with Congress, oncologists over Epo policy

10/29/2007

Moderate sedation: Know who performed the service to select the correct code; When Medicare will pay for moderate sedation

10/29/2007

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