No Distractions, Just Growth: The NAMAS Difference Author: Shannon O. DeConda Date: October 18, 2024 Over the past 16 years, the NAMAS Conference has transformed in many ways, but one thing has remained constant: its commitment to delivering exceptional education. This enduring dedication to education is the reason I am so passionate about hosting the…
Understanding Immunizations/ Vaccines the Who, the What and the Codes Published: October 11, 2024 Author: Andrea McGuire CMPE, CPPM, CEMA, COSC, CPC Ever since COVID happened, I have heard a lot about immunizations and how some people feel about them. This article isn’t about my feelings on immunizations or vaccines, it is about the who, the…
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…
April 12, 2024 | By: Tammy Welch, CPMA Eye allergy, also called allergic conjunctivitis, is quite common. They occur when the eyes react to something that irritates them (called an allergen). The eyes produce a substance called histamine to fight off the allergen. As a result, the eyelids, conjunctivitis, and eye allergies do not spread…
March 8, 2024 | By Ashley Morgan, Esq. of Liles Parker PLLC A common issue that arises from a growing practice is how to structure the business to remain compliant while reducing potential liability concerns. Many times, practices grow and continue to operate in the same manner as they did when they only had one…
Updated 02-09-2024 | By: Terry A. Fletcher BS, CPC, CCC, CEMC, CCS, CCS-P, CMC, CMSCS, ACS-CA, SCP-CA, QMGC, QMCRC, QMPM As we all know the PHE, public health emergency, ended on May 11th, 2023, but the confusion on how to report Telehealth services continues to live on. When Medicare published their Final Rule last November…
February 23, 2024 | By Anonymous Source Electrocardiograms (EKG or ECG) and telemetry are indispensable tools in the field of cardiac health. They have revolutionized how healthcare professionals diagnose and monitor various heart conditions, from arrhythmias to heart attacks. EKGs record the heart’s electrical activity, while telemetry involves wireless data transmission from a patient’s heart…