By Mark Laperouse, MD Strategic Advisor to Ventra Health in Emergency Medicine. Clinicians and healthcare administrators have metaphorically been described as speaking different languages as … Read more
By Linda Duckworth, CHC, CPCDirector, Provider Education & Advisory Services In January 2023, the landscape of Hospital Medicine experienced a significant shift with the introduction … Read more
By Erin Houck Senior Director, Client Success On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare physician … Read more
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
Emergency physicians have historically utilized three primary patient disposition options: discharge home, inpatient admission, or facility observation. However, there’s much discussion over the gray area amongst … Read more
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
By Lance Mueller Director of Healthcare Quality On July 10th, CMS released the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule. The Proposed Rule includes proposals … Read more
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
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
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
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
Let’s put the needle on top of the haystack. By Mark Laperouse, MD Strategic Advisor to Ventra Health in Emergency Medicine. If EMR documentation feels … Read more
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
By: Cindy Triplett, CPC, CANPC, CPMASenior Director, Anesthesia Education When you administer anesthesia to a patient with a BMI over 40 or evaluate a patient … Read more
The New Rules of Engagement for ED Reimbursement By Mark Laperouse, MD Strategic Advisor to Ventra Health in Emergency Medicine. With Medicare rates now effectively … Read more
The business environment surrounding independent anesthesia practices couldn’t be more volatile: Medicare reimbursement rates continue to fall, the anesthesiologist shortage is expected to get worse, … Read more
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
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
By: Cindy Triplett, CPC, CANPC, CPMASenior Director, Anesthesia Education Have you ever finalized a medical record and realized you forgot pertinent information? Maybe you neglected … Read more
By Linda Duckworth, CHC, CPCDirector, Provider Education & Advisory Services One of the benefits of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) for Hospital Medicine is the … Read more
Overview: About WEMS Westmoreland Emergency Medicine Specialists, P.C., (WEMS) is one of the few remaining democratic, independent physician groups in its region. Located in Westmoreland … Read more
By: Asya Handel, Director of Client Success In 2024, Emergency Medicine clinicians are determined to not only meet the clinical performance goals but also maximize … Read more
Strategies for Effective Participation in the CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP) The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is one way to participate in CMS’ Quality … Read more
As a follow-up to his article on Becker’s Healthcare, “Unlocking the Power of Data: How Medical Groups Can Optimize Revenue Cycle Performance,” David Reck and … Read more
