Understanding the difference between Locums Tenens and Reciprocal Written by: Natasha Timberlake, BSHCM, CRCR, CPC, COC, CPMA, CHONC, CPC-I, CEMA One of the most complex parts of writing an article is deciding where to begin, especially when dealing with a subject or specialty in which we have less experience. However, the best part of writing…
The Cautionary Tale of CMS’s New Policies for Global Surgery Payment Accuracy January 10, 2025 | Shannon O. DeConda, CPC, CPMC, CEMC, CEMA, CPA-EDU, CRTT, CPA-R The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to refine policies to address the evolving needs of the healthcare system, with an eye on accuracy and fairness…
Join the NAMAS Content Contributor Team! NAMAS is looking to expand our “little black book” of content contributors. Whether you are an experienced contributor or ready to take a new leap in your career, we want to hear from you! Our team is dedicated to mentoring new presenters and contributors through co-hosted webinars and providing…
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…
March 22, 2024 | By Carol Ittig, MBA, CMPE Introduction: In the fast-paced world of healthcare billing, clean claims are the key to maximizing revenue and minimizing headaches. A significant contributor to claim denials is inaccurate patient eligibility information. This article explores a multi-step approach to patient eligibility verification, empowering your team to submit clean…