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2025 MIPS for Radiology
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the final rule for the 2025 Quality Payment Program (QPP). This rule outlines the participation ... Read more
2025 MIPS for Anesthesia
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final 2025 Quality Payment Program (QPP) rule. This rule outlines the participation of eligible clinicians ... Read more
Ventra Health Appoints Sarah Herzog President of Radiology as ADVOCATE RCM Integration is Completed
Former ADVOCATE RCM Head of Operations to Lead Radiology Business Unit Focused on Optimizing Performance and Maximizing Revenue for Facility-Based Radiologists DALLAS – January 13, ... Read more
Critical 2025 CPT Updates for Telemedicine Code
Each year, the AMA updates the existing CPT codes used for submitting claims. These changes can include deletions of existing codes, additions of new codes, ... Read more
CPT 2025 Update: MRI Safety Measure Codes
A new set of codes and guidelines for reporting MR safety services are effective January 1, 2025. These new codes are complex and can be ... Read more
Overcoming RCM Challenges in Interventional Radiology
Interventional radiology (IR) is a unique subspecialty within Radiology. Because of the nuances and differentiation from diagnostic radiology, IR can create many challenges throughout the ... Read more
With Strong RCM Partnership, the Anesthesia Service Line is a Top Performer for Centra Health System
Overview: About Centra Medical Group’s Anesthesia Service Line Centra Health System serves a large area of South-central Virginia with five hospitals and more than 700 ... Read more
2025 Medicare Final Rule, Fee Schedule, & MIPS Overview
Your MIPS experts are back to go over the final CMS ruling and share what you can expect in 2025. This webinar will address key ... Read more
Important Deadlines & Updates for 2024 MIPS
Ventra is reaching out to share important information and upcoming deadlines regarding MIPS Reporting. As the 2024 program year comes to a close, several vital ... Read more
High-Touch RCM Partnership Helps EMPros Withstand Industry Headwinds
Overview: About Emergency Medicine Professionals Emergency Medicine Professionals, P.A. (EMPros) provides clinical services for AdventHealth’s North Division in Florida. Founded in 1976, this independent and ... Read more
5 Core Service Metrics: The Cornerstone of a Successful Data Strategy for Revenue Cycle Health
Top-performing practices reach their goals because they transform data into action. But with dozens of data points available across the full revenue cycle, understanding the ... Read more
2025 ICD-10 Updates
It’s that time of the year again! ICD-10 codes are updated annually and take effect on October 1st. The 2025 ICD-10 updates include revisions to ... Read more
5 Strategies for Successful Provider-Payer Contract Negotiations
Don’t overlook this foundational revenue-setting document Revenue and reimbursement are the top priority for medical practice leaders this year, according to a Medical Group Management ... Read more
Infographic: Intravascular Catheterization Procedures
When performing intravascular catheterization procedures (Arterial lines, CVP, and PA Cath), it is important to document all the details for coding and auditing purposes. We’ve created ... Read more
Newsflash! Anthem To Cut Rates for Non-Medically Directed CRNA Cases
Anthem, an affiliate of Blue Cross Blue Shield has released its Revised Commercial Reimbursement Policy, Anesthesia Services – Professional, Policy Number: C-09002. CRNA reimbursement changes ... Read more
The Landscape for MIPS Performance Year 2024
A Strategic Overview for Radiology Physicians As radiology practices navigate the complexities of performance measurement, reimbursement adjustments, and quality improvement initiatives, understanding the intricacies of ... Read more
Navigating the 2025 Payment Policy Revisions to Medicare Part B: What Providers Need to Know
On July 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled the 2025 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and ... Read more
A Physician-Owned Emergency Medical Group with Many High-Acuity Patients Was Expecting Revenue Declines. The Opposite Happened.
Overview: About Bay Area Emergency Physicians Bay Area Emergency Physicians (BAEP) is an independent physician group that serves emergency departments in the Tampa Bay area. ... Read more
2024 Mid-Year Check-in: What you need to know about Quality Reporting and MIPS
Your MIPS experts are back for a mid-year check-in. We shared practical tips for success in December when the new ruling was released, but now that we ... Read more
Newsflash! Facet Injections: Anesthesia’s Unpaid Performance
This is an important update for all Anesthesia providers. Medicare has introduced significant changes in the coverage of anesthesia for facet injections. Several contractors, including ... Read more
Ventra Health Appoints Jamie Shoemaker, MD FACEP as Strategic Advisor for Emergency Medicine
Experienced Physician, ACEP Board Member, and Dedicated Advocate for Fair Physician Reimbursement Will Further Enhance Ventra’s Emergency Medicine Capabilities DALLAS – July 16, 2024 – ... Read more
Avoiding Concurrencies in Anesthesia Billing: A Crucial Practice for Providers
In anesthesia billing, the term “concurrency” refers to the number of cases an anesthesia provider is involved in at the same time. Understanding and managing ... Read more
Change Healthcare Outage & QPP Exception Application Recommendations
The MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) Exception application is open through the end of the year. Groups/clinicians who don’t usually report MIPS or have no ... Read more
Challenges Faced by Anesthesia Providers with HCSC and Aetna Discontinuing Reimbursement for Physical Status Modifiers
In a recent development, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and New Mexico (Health Care Service Corporation, HCSC) and Aetna have announced ... Read more
