Part B News | Physician Practice Perspectives

Drive, twist of fate land KY native office manager of the year award

01/01/2006

It took drive, diligence, and a twist of fate for Debbie Emmons, CMM, CPC, to earn the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM) 2005 Office Manager of the Year (OMOTY) award--and she's got even bigger plans ahead.

Add a communication policy to stamp out gossip

01/01/2006

It starts with an off-the-cuff remark, and the next thing you know, gossip is spreading like wildfire at your practice. And just as you wouldn't wait for a fire before putting up a smoke detector, you shouldn't wait for gossip to take root before you write a communication policy.

Use modifier -25 to increase practice revenue; avoid scrutiny by the OIG

01/01/2006

When used appropriately, modifier -25 may help optimize your practice's revenue. However, providers should meticulously follow all of the guidelines because the Office of Inspector General (OIG) stated in its most recent Work Plan that it plans to continue monitoring claims using modifier -25 .

Be certain staff know revenue cycle management

01/01/2006

The latest catchphrase among management consultants is "revenue cycle management." The Doctor's Office has for more than 20 years advocated the importance of training your entire staff to understand how their jobs functions affect cash flow.

Master MBA deliberations with a self-assessment

01/01/2006

Clinical knowledge may not always help you solve your everyday practice management and reimbursement dilemmas. A masters of business administration (MBA) degree may seem like the right fix to your management problems, but before deciding to pursue a second degree, perform a thorough self-assessment of your goals and options.

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