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The Vital Connection Between Billing and Credentialing: Maintaining Control for a Successful Practice
6/23/2023
Billing and credentialing form an inseparable
partnership. Just like a perfect marriage, these two aspects work hand in hand
to ensure the smooth operation and financial success of a practice. It is
crucial to be in control of both billing and credentialing processes, as any
loss of ...
Take Control of Your Recredentialing: Stay Ahead of Important Dates and Ensure Credentialing Continuity
6/23/2023
Recredentialing
is a crucial process for healthcare providers to maintain their participation
status with insurance plans. If you handle recredentialing on your own, it's
essential to be proactive and stay informed about your upcoming recredentialing
dates with various plans. Relying...
Empire Cross Blueshield's Unique Plan: Connection
6/16/2023
Empire
Cross Blueshield, one of the leading healthcare insurance providers, has
recently introduced a groundbreaking plan called Connection. What sets this
plan apart from others is its unconventional approach to doctor participation.
Unlike traditional networks where doctors are aut...
BOC Implements Unannounced Site Visits for DME Accreditation: Enhancing Quality and Accountability in Healthcare
6/2/2023
WCH is
reaching out to provide you with the following information. The Board of
Certification/Accreditation for Durable Medical Equipment (BOC) has made a
significant change to its site visit process, effective May 11, 2023. In
response to the evolving needs and demands of the indust...
Optimize Your Medical Insurance Coverage: Unlock Savings with 5 Essential Strategies
5/25/2023
As a
medical professional, staying informed about the array of discounts and
benefits offered by medical insurance companies is crucial. At WCH, we
specialize in empowering doctors to seize these incredible opportunities and
maximize their savings potential.
Get
re...
Important Notice: Changes in Medicare Enrollment Timeframes
5/12/2023
We would like to bring
to your attention an important update regarding the Medicare enrollment
process. In recent times, we have observed a noticeable shift in the timeframes
set by Medicare for completing enrollment procedures. This change has resulted
in a significant extension of ...
Resolving the Discrepancy: Clarity on PA Supervision Rules
5/12/2023
In one of our previous
articles, we highlighted the discrepancy between the New York State Education
Department and the New York Medicaid program regarding the supervision of
physician assistants (PAs). This inconsistency posed challenges for physicians,
PAs, and patients alike, rais...
Bogus Billing Over COVID-19 Medical Expenses Resulted in $490 Million in Fraud
4/21/2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on people's finances, and unfortunately, some individuals have taken advantage of this situation to commit fraud, resulting in millions of dollars of losses to taxpayers. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reported that fake billing for COVID-19 me...
The Impending Crisis: How the Healthcare Industry is Struggling to Cope with the Twin Challenges of Physician Shortage and Burnout
4/21/2023
The healthcare industry is facing a potential crisis due to a "double whammy" of pandemic burnout and an aging population of physicians. According to a recent survey by Elsevier Health, up to 75% of healthcare workers may leave the profession by 2025. Additionally, a 2020 study by the Associ...
Timeliness is Crucial: Tips for Healthcare Providers to Prepare for CMS Audits After COVID-19
4/14/2023
As the nation continues to recover from the COVID-19
pandemic, audits are back in full swing, and Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs),
Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs), and other auditors are busy
reviewing claims on a post-payment basis. However, the pandemic has caused a
...
Navigating Overpayments and Reverse False Claims in Medicare: A Guide for Providers
4/4/2023
Medicare
is an essential healthcare program in the United States that provides insurance
coverage for seniors and people with particular disabilities. The program is administered
by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is funded by the
federal government. Provid...
Unlicensed Persons in Medical Settings: What Tasks Can and Cannot Be Performed in New York State
4/4/2023
The
Office of the Professions has recently brought to light the issue of unlicensed
persons assisting in medical settings in New York State. Even though it may
seem helpful to have additional support in caring for patients, you should keep
in mind the limitations on the tasks that ca...
The Future of Healthcare Policy after the Termination of COVID-19 Health Emergencies
3/29/2023
The Future of Healthcare Policy after the Termination of COVID-19 Health
Emergencies
According to a recent Statement of Administration
Policy submitted to the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives, the
Biden Administration has announced plans to terminate the COVID-19 ...
Medical Audit: How to Avoid Problems Before They Occur
2/22/2023
Never forget that each medical practice is subject to medical record audits. Hearing that word practices, start to worry and panic, dwelling on the painstaking, laborious process ahead of them. However, the audit does not need to be difficult or time-consuming. If you are doing your due diligence in...
Get $26,000 per Employee with Federal ERC Credits
1/18/2023
Get $26,000 per Employee with Federal ERC CreditsLike the PPP/EIDL, there is no repayment as it is a tax credit of up to 26,000 per W-2 worker you employed in 2019/2020.It is no secret that the Coronavirus has negatively impacted many businesses across the US. That is why several payroll tax credits...
