Here’s Your Sign… Shannon O. DeConda, CPC, CPMA, CEMA, CPA-EDU August 30, 2024 I recently visited a new provider’s office and noticed two prominent signs posted everywhere—one about a $100 no-show fee and another offering B-12 shots for cash. Surprisingly, the compliance issue isn’t with the no-show fee but with the B-12 cash service. Let’s…
Navigating Prescription Drug Medical Weight Loss Stephanie Allard, CPC, CEMA, CPA-RA, RHIT August 23, 2024 This year, a recurring issue is continuing to pop up in the audit reviews that I am completing for clients. The issue is related to medical weight loss and what I think is a complete misunderstanding in the industry regarding…
Appreciating Informed Consent in the Context of False Claims Act Liability. Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA[A] August 16, 2024 Overview A recent settlement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in a False Claims Act (FCA) case underscores the importance of adequate informed consent for a variety of reasons. First, it is mandated by federal…
Balancing Compliance Costs and Benefits Gene Good, JD, CPA | CEO, DoctorsManagement, LLC August 9, 2024 Some points to consider when setting your payor Compliance budget and how to show the return on your compliance investment. Whether you are a physician’s office or health system, there is ongoing pressure on margins and increasing recoupment activity…
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Simplifying ABNs and Consent Forms: Practical Tips for Small Practices Kim Darre, CPC, CPMA | Billing Manger August 2, 2024 When asked to write an article for NAMAS, I wondered if I was qualified to do this. Then I remembered that I had been working in billing for small practices for over 14 years, and…