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Utah appeals court to hear AAPC ownership dispute; former insider alleges possible fraud

08/02/2004

08/01/2004

When your charges are consistent across the board and you don't induce patients to your office, you may discount or waive deductibles and coinsurance before/during time of service for those unable to pay, instructs a letter from Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson.

Look to A/R for billing bungles

08/01/2004

Analyzing accounts receivable (A/R) can reveal internal and external billing problems and be a goldmine for your practice, says Stephanie Collins, CPC, CMC, healthcare consultant at Gates, Moore & Co. in Atlanta. "Managing A/R is not hard to do, but it's amazing how many practices don't focus on the report adequately."

Don't put telephone-system improvements on hold

08/01/2004

I was more than a little surprised when a family friend decided to leave her family practitioner because of frustration regarding the practice's poor telephone access. When she went to another provider, her call was answered on the second ring, convincing her that finding a new physician was the right decision for her and her family.

Don't let SEC scrutiny and a media slam deter you

08/01/2004

Lately, hedge funds have garnered unflattering press. From accusations of having virtually no regulations and reportedly high fees to fraud and confusing practices, these exclusive investment vehicles have taken a beating. In addition, some funds' practices have summoned SEC scrutiny.

Fee schedule: Average sales price data for new drug payment formula could be the culprit in holding up proposed 2005 fee schedule

07/26/2004

New infusion codes may lessen effects of drug pay cuts set to begin this January

07/26/2004

Here's help if your cash flow ails from PIN delays

07/26/2004

Screening Pap smear pays � but diagnostic Pap bundled into E/M

07/26/2004

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