September 9, 2021 | By Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT Never in our lifetime have we encountered a more controversial subject than the daily buzz we hear from co-workers, news networks, social media, and the like related to COVID-19. While most of us are not sitting in a front-line environment (anymore), we…
August 31, 2021 | By Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT Had you asked me 18 years ago when I first started out as a consultant if I would ever be a public speaker on national speaking circuits, my resounding answer would have been “Haha, no way!”. Today, I am bestowed the honor…
July 2, 2021 | By Pam Brooks, MHA, COC, CPC As an auditor, you might find that the “meat and potatoes” of the audit is the most interesting part. Then you finish and it is time to pull together your findings into an executive summary. The best and most effective executive summary design is…
June 11, 2021 | Edward Townley CPC, CEMC, CUC, ROCC, Founder, Cogent9 Consulting Challenges for patients in cancer care include many devastating factors, including loss of a job or changes in job status, such as switching to part-time work or taking extended leave. For those who have a job to return to, there are…
April 16, 2021 | By Jesse Overbay, JD No matter who you are (auditor, physician-owner, or practice administrator), independent contractor agreements and employment agreements can be a major thorn in the side for you and your organization. Many contractual agreements are simply set aside after finally being signed and are not thought about again until…