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12/05/2016
The direction of major health care programs, from insurance exchanges to Medicaid expansion, may be a step closer to course reversal after President-elect Donald Trump tabbed new leaders for two key federal posts.
12/05/2016
Beyond repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the incoming Trump administration may change health care policy in ways that will directly impact your practice — particularly if health savings accounts (HSAs) are tapped as an alternative.
12/05/2016
Prepare to kick off the new year with a bang by taking stock of new codes for care management, behavioral health and preventive services and getting ready to overcome wrinkles to some core services, such as mammography.
12/05/2016
Include place of service code 02 (The location where health services and health-related services are provided or received, through telecommunication technology) on claims for telehealth services submitted on or after Jan. 1, 2017, to avoid denials.
12/05/2016
Medicare’s final 2017 physician fee schedule includes an annual update of changes to codes that constitute four categories of designated health services under the Stark physician self-referral rule.
12/05/2016
Pay close attention to your mammography coding in 2017 because several deleted codes and a delay in CMS payment processing means you’ll need to shift to current HCPCS codes to ensure you gain reimbursement.

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