Newsletter-2017-September-List

FEATURE FOCUS 

WCH i-Smart is getting Smarter.
i-Smart EHR introduces comprehensive, productive, easy and user-friendly MIPS-dashboard.
Today the new MIPS-dashboard gives an opportunity to manage and track performance data on each MIPS (Merit Based Incentive Pay System) program category – Quality, Improvement activities and Advancing care information. 
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DOCTOR FOR DOCTORS
WCH Revenue Text is already in operation
We are pleased to announce that WCH Revenue Text service was successfully launched this month.
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REGULATORY UPDATES
New Prior Authorization Program Effective 10/1/2017 at Fidelis Care
Fidelis Care has engaged eviCore Healthcare* (eviCore) to implement a new prior authorization program to manage outpatient high-technology Radiology services, Non-Obstetrical Ultrasounds, diagnostic Cardiology services, and Radiation Therapy services being rendered on or after October 1, 2017. Read more

New Codes Requiring Prior Approval in EmblemHelth
Effective December 1, 2017, certain Orthopedics , Vascular Surgery, Urology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery procedures will require prior approval in certain EmblemHelth Networks. 
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Fewer Physicians Could Face Audits Under CMS Program
The government is taking another step to reduce the regulatory burden on physicians—this time with fewer, more targeted Medicare audits. Fewer physicians will undergo audits under a new Medicare claims review process, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announcement.
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ASK THE EXPERT!

WCH ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WCH recognized and cancelled an incorrect overpayment request
Many providers, when receive overpayment notices from commercial insurance payers, start investigating the reasons, digging into the old documentation, writing appeals or some providers just pay the balance. Billing department specialist Alla Keinig, knows the first and very important step that primarily must be taken before any other process has begun.
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MEET WCH
Meet WCH: Credentialing Specialist Julia Ponamareva
WCH Credentialing Specialist Julia Ponamareva enjoys investigating difficult cases to find resolution.  “Everyday challenges give me invaluable experience” says Julia, who never accepts negative decision from insurance companies, as a final.

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