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Cash infusion: Practices to receive immediate 6% bonus on 2019 Medicare fees

by: Richard Scott Apr 13, 2020

Medical practices on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis can expect an immediate cash payment from the federal government, as pieces of the $2.2 trillion stimulus plan start taking effect.

A patient advocate reports from the pandemic

by: Roy Edroso Apr 10, 2020

A topic of increasing concern during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is the treatment and care of elderly and often incapacitated patients. Teri Dreher, RN and owner and CEO of NShore Patient Advocates in Chicago, reported to us on March 26 on some patients for whom she is serving as an advocate, then followed up with us this week.

MACs supply tips on securing advance payments as early approvals swell to $34B

by: Richard Scott Apr 9, 2020

Since CMS expanded the Accelerated and Advanced Payment (APP) program in late March, the agency has approved the release of nearly $34 billion to health care providers seeking a financial salve during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).

Now you'll find clearer guidance from Medicare administrative contractors (MAC) that are coordinating the regional relief efforts.

When telehealth isn't appropriate: Screen, clean and enforce the 6' rule in the waiting room

by: Julia Kyles, CPC Apr 9, 2020

Many practices are pivoting to telehealth during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), but what happens when a patient must be seen in person for treatment?

Attach a modifier to your COVID-19 testing-related E/M claims, CMS says

by: Richard Scott Apr 7, 2020

Take heed of new guidance CMS issued today to ensure you're getting paid in full for certain COVID-19 encounters. When taking the liberty to waive patient's cost-sharing, you should be appending your COVID-19 testing-related claims with the modifier CS.

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