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Practice Management Software and Billing Service Specializing in Combined Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinics All-in-One Solution |
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In-house Managed or Fully Outsourced Billing Service
Gryphon Health Solutions offers a comprehensive chiropractic and physical therapy office automation solution with state of the art technology and optional outsourced
billing service. The difference between Gryphon Health Solutions and thousands of other billing systems and services is that all our clients and the entire
Gryphon Health Solutions staff all share the same technology platform and processes. Through the shared front office, Documentation (EMR/SOAP notes), and billing
platform, the Gryphon Health Solutions team becomes a virtual extension of your own office. It boosts your staff and gives you powerful control
over your practice workflow and office productivity improving your reimbursement times and management of underpayments.
Who Hires Us?
A chiropractic and physical therapy practice with poor collections and/or extended A/R can realize the most benefit from Gryphon Health Solutions's services. These practices typically have:
Gryphon Health Solutions is focused on and has implemented special processes for increasing both the scale and quality of chiropractic and physical therapy claims processing. Gryphon Health Solutions turns claims processing into a COMMODITY, creating, growing, and sharing the benefits of economies of scale across all of its clients. As a result, Gryphon Health Solutions reduces the operational risk of a physical therapy practice, improves its cash flow, and allows the therapist to focus on health care and practice management. Such multiple and massive benefits are not achievable IN PRINCIPLE for any individual rehabilitation practice because of relatively small claims volume and corresponding limitations of personnel and technology resources. As Gryphon Health Solutions continues to grow both its physical therapy and rehab client base and claims processing volumes, each client continues to benefit from reduced operations risk and improved cash flow. We combine decades of industry and technology experience and share both a vision of instant adjudication and an obsession about measurement, transparency and control. Our compensation structure and our service termination clause reflect our confidence in our ability to provide the most effective billing service.
Contact us for an interview with a Gryphon Health Solutions representative and see a comprehensive online demo of our Practice Management System today.
Our Billing Software Features includes:
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Gain in depth insight into each and every claim processed in the system. Our claim management workflow automatically takes claims that need attention and places them on your
workbench removing "guess work" in deciding which claims need attention.
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View billing statistics online in real–time with powerful analytics. View data in any date range from dozens of different dimensions such as CPT by Payer, Referral sources, provider,
and patient accounts.
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Who Hires Us?
A chiropractic and physical therapy practice with poor collections and/or extended A/R can realize the most benefit from Gryphon Health Solutions's services. These practices typically have:
- Undisciplined Quality Assurance processes: The most common symptom for this problem is the lack of formal bottom-line quality metrics. Without consistent and frequent detailed analysis, the physical therapy practice owner is unable to improve billing process performance, must rely on the word of the billing assistants, and exposes the practice to compliance risks. The practice owner just never knows which claims have been paid and which have remained unpaid or were not even submitted.
- Too much (or too little!) billing knowledge controlled by too few people: For instance, if a rehab practice employs two billing assistants, losing any one of them represents losing 50% of its coding knowledge base. This knowledge base is often limited without access to latest regulations or processing standards. The quality of payments often depends on mood, motivation, sickness, vacations, and continuous training (at your cost) of billing assistants.
- Dysfunctional and high risk technology: Outdated and unfriendly technology prevents disciplined billing and financial analysis/reporting and lacks basic measures of safety and disaster recovery.
Gryphon Health Solutions is focused on and has implemented special processes for increasing both the scale and quality of chiropractic and physical therapy claims processing. Gryphon Health Solutions turns claims processing into a COMMODITY, creating, growing, and sharing the benefits of economies of scale across all of its clients. As a result, Gryphon Health Solutions reduces the operational risk of a physical therapy practice, improves its cash flow, and allows the therapist to focus on health care and practice management. Such multiple and massive benefits are not achievable IN PRINCIPLE for any individual rehabilitation practice because of relatively small claims volume and corresponding limitations of personnel and technology resources. As Gryphon Health Solutions continues to grow both its physical therapy and rehab client base and claims processing volumes, each client continues to benefit from reduced operations risk and improved cash flow. We combine decades of industry and technology experience and share both a vision of instant adjudication and an obsession about measurement, transparency and control. Our compensation structure and our service termination clause reflect our confidence in our ability to provide the most effective billing service.
Contact us for an interview with a Gryphon Health Solutions representative and see a comprehensive online demo of our Practice Management System today.
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Dr. Phil Yamamoto *CRACKS THE BACKS* of Fraudulent Chiropractors' Rip-Offs - March 6, 2011
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Proposal would limit co-payments by chiropractor patients - March 4, 2011
A state House committee made substantial changes Wednesday morning to a bill that would allow chiropractors to collect more from insurers - a move that the bill's sponsor said "guts" the bill. ...
Proposal would limit co-payments by chiropractor patients - March 2, 2011
A state House committee made substantial changes Wednesday to a bill that would allow chiropractors to collect more from insurers - a move that the bill's sponsor said "guts" the bill....
Patient puzzled by Medicare payment - February 16, 2011
The insurance company turned around and paid the home health-care provider more than twice that amount - $3,573....
ACOM Health Launches RAPID Practice Management 3.0 with Streamlined and Simplified Functionality for Chiropractors - January 11, 2011
ACOM Health announces the availability of RAPID Practice Management 3.0 chiropractic software, featuring enhancements that better coordinate patient flow from scheduling through discharge, expedite billing and collections, and expand the number and types of reports available for managing the efficiency and productivity of the practice....
Momentum Billing Selects AdvancedMD Platform for Their Medical Revenue Cycle Management Business - December 21, 2010
Web-Based SaaS Technology Provides the Transparency, Robust Claims Management and Collections, Reporting and Workflow Capabilities That Distinguish This New Generation of RCM Consulting Partners From Traditional Billing Services...
New rule against dollar limits on health-insurance coverage has some loopholes - December 21, 2010
When examining your health benefits for the new year, you'll probably notice that your plan has eliminated lifetime and most annual dollar limits on coverage. That was mandated by the federal health-care overhaul....
Positive News On Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - December 20, 2010
Yesterday, December 15, 2010, the President signed into law a bill which tables for one year a scheduled Medicare rate reduction for physicians, physical therapists and various other healthcare service providers. ...
Physician Owned Physical Therapy Clinics – Avoiding The Impossible Day - December 9, 2010
Physician owned physical therapy services have provided an alternate source of income to many physicians who have been forced to cope with declining reimbursement....
ACOM Health Chiropractic Software Now on "Recommended List" of Multi-Disciplinary Academy of Affiliated Medical Arts - December 6, 2010
The Multi-Disciplinary Academy of Affiliated Medical Arts (M.A.A.M.A.) and ACOM Health have entered into an agreement under which M.A.A.M.A. will recommend ACOM Health's RAPID Chiropractic Software to its members and promote sales of the software through its website....
Philadelphia Insurance Companies Expands Chiropractor Professional Liability Product - December 3, 2010
My Clients Plus Launches Software To Help Healthcare Providers Go Paperless - December 3, 2010
My Clients Plus, LLC announced today that it has released new software that enables healthcare providers to dramatically reduce the amount of paper documentation needed to process patient insurance claims....
New therapy pay rule concerns providers - December 2, 2010
Long-term care associations spoke out after the federal government included the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction rule in its 2011 Physician Fee Schedule....
Medicare fee cut delayed another 30 days - December 2, 2010
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Nov. 29, 2010 in a bipartisan voice vote, to approve legislation already enacted by the Senate postponing the looming 23 percent reduction in Medicare reimbursement for physician providers for another 30 days, to Jan. 1, 2011....
Philadelphia Insurance Companies Expands Chiropractor Professional Liability Product - November 30, 2010
Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) is pleased to announce it will begin offering Chiropractor's Malpractice Insurance in Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin. PHLY's Chiropractor Malpractice Program is already available in Alabama, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota and Utah....
Health care reform to increase governments' costs - November 30, 2010
As the first wave of nationwide health insurance reform begins to take effect, local governments and school districts will join local businesses in redesigning their insurance plans....
CalPERS Makes Health Plan Benefit Design Changes - November 29, 2010
Beginning in 2011, CalPERS will eliminate lifetime and annual dollar limits for speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy....
House approves one-month delay in payment cuts to Medicare docs - November 29, 2010
The payment cuts to physical therapists are not as steep as the 25 percent cut previously proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. ...
New York: Board provides training on new guidelines, updates fee schedules - November 29, 2010
The Workers' Compensation Board issued a bulletin regarding the training opportunities on the new medical treatment guidelines, which go into effect for dates of service on or after Dec. 1. ...
Medicare rehab extended - November 28, 2010
One of the benefits Medicare provides is the coverage of rehabilitation after a hospitalization. If a Medicare recipient is hospitalized for a period of three days or more and subsequently requires skilled nursing care, Medicare will cover up to 100 days of rehabilitation in such a facility....
Moving to a Cash-Like Practice: Changing Your State of Mind - November 28, 2010
The information you give and, most importantly, the certainty you portray when you deliver it to them, will dictate how often your care is accepted as recommended. ...
Push to include chiropractic in insurance for back and neck pain - November 27, 2010
The paper concludes that there is a basis for including chiropractic in the patient-centered models of value-based design....
Chiropractic Care Rather Than Medical Care For Low Back Pain Saves 40 Percent - November 25, 2010
By reviewing data from 85,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Tennessee beneficiaries over a period of two years, it was discovered that when patients initiated treatment for low back pain with a doctor of chiropractic (DC) instead of a medical doctor (MD) costs were nearly 40% lower....
Insurers Facing Suits Under No-Fault Provisions - November 25, 2010
Recent case law has changed the way insurance companies will be able to do business with those who have been injured, meaning that there are potentially millions of unpaid insurance claims throughout the state....
Why the "Doc Fix" Problem in Medicare Isn't Going Away Any Time Soon - November 23, 2010
The $1 billion cost of the one-month reprieve will be paid for by reducing the amount Medicare pays for physical therapy services. So in the short-term, Congress is robbing Peter to pay Paul....
Physical therapy limits to take effect - November 22, 2010
New guidelines regarding physical therapy treatments provided through workers' compensation insurance will go into effect Dec. 1, limiting the total number of treatments....
Billing Q&A: ROM Testing, Record-Keeping, Consultations and More - November 21, 2010
Claims to general health insurance and now also Medicare are valid one year from the date of service. Any claim sent after that time will be rejected for untimely filing....
Senate passes one-month 'doc fix' - November 20, 2010
The top Democrat and Republican on the Senate Finance Committee shepherded through a one-month "doc fix" Thursday paid for by cuts to payments for certain therapy services....
Don't discount the discharge - November 20, 2010
However, the process of proper case management is not complete unless you've sufficiently discharged your patient from the case. ...
Clinical Practice Is Humbling - November 20, 2010
Here are a few examples that illustrate the humbling nature of chiropractic practice and provide information you can use in your practice to help facilitate better patient care and continue progressing as a doctor. ...
Injured car accident victimized twice ! Sues chiropractor over insurance billing - November 18, 2010
Having just been advised that a local chiropractor failed to bill a patient's health insurance, despite the fact that it provided coverage with NO DEDUCTIBLE to the injured Fairfax County school employee, I found the following case report of especial interest. ...
Medicare Makes More Cuts to Rehab Services - November 17, 2010
A new multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) policy in the 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule aimed specifically at outpatient therapy services will reduce payment 7% to 9% above an approximately 30% across the board reduction....
Medical Professionals Discover Free Credit Card Processing Equipment - November 14, 2010
Electronic Merchant Systems, one of the nation's leading payment processors is currently providing free credit card machines and payment processing equipment to medical professionals...
Exercise not only allowed, it's vital during pregnancy - November 13, 2010
Most obstetricians I know typically prescribe physical therapy for expecting patients (given that most suffer from back pain), so insurance covers costs associated with getting a safe exercise program. ...
Ancillary Care Solutions Unveils TherapyWorks - November 13, 2010
Web-based business intelligence software allows healthcare organizations to increase the profitability and clinical quality of their physical and occupational therapy programs....
Kathy Mills Chang and Future Health Announce Partnership - November 13, 2010
Chiropractic billing expert Kathy Mills Chang will assist in the development of the Billing App for Future Health eConnect software and she will be presenting free webinars for Future Health customers....
4 Best Practices for Negotiating Payor Contracts for Your Sports Medicine Practice - November 12, 2010
Craig Antell, DO, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Madison Avenue Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness in New York, which includes a sports medicine practice, discusses four ways sports medicine practices can negotiate more successful contracts with payors. ...
CMS Final Rule Includes 23% Cut to Medicare Physician Fees - November 10, 2010
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, which includes a 23 percent cut to Medicare physician fees scheduled to take effect Dec. 1, according to Medical News Today and Modern Healthcare reports. ...
Physical Therapists Cover All Bases to Win the Reimbursement Battle and Increase their Patient Visits in the New Year - November 7, 2010
Measurable Solutions, a management training and consulting company, and, Billing Dynamix a physical therapy billing service network, are joining forces to provide practice owners with needed tools to improve their reimbursements and expand their practices....
ChiroTouch Empowers Chiropractic Industry With Launch of EHR Stimulus Calculator - November 7, 2010
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic practice management software, recently launched a powerful EHR stimulus calculator on its website to help chiropractors estimate potential ARRA incentives....
Filling the gaps in health care - October 11, 2010
Through a combination of private insurance and SoonerCare, the state's health insurance program for low-income families, Diego is able to visit specialists and obtain equipment such as his tiny, custom-made wheelchair....
Pieces of the puzzle - September 30, 2010
The facility must provide all the CORF services required in the plan of treatment and - except for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology services, which may be furnished away from the premises of the facility - all other services must be provided on the premises. ...
Determined design - September 8, 2010
How you design your wellness-based practice can make the difference between surviving and thriving...
New Payment Method May Help Curb Costs, Improve Care - September 8, 2010
Weslie Kary says it's like buying a new car. You don't pay for a wheel, and then pay for the windshield, and then pay for a back bumper. You pay once, and you get a car....
Electronic Merchant Systems Modernize the Medical Billing Process - September 5, 2010
The new medical billing process provides patients with additional payment options while reducing administrative and billing costs....
Vaden to outsource control of physical therapy - September 3, 2010
Citing budget cuts, Vaden Health Center officials said control of the center's physical therapy unit will be transferred to an outside firm beginning in September. The unit, staffed by four employees, serves about 700 students a year....
House passes VA chiropractic care bill - September 1, 2010
The House and Senate have both approved the expansion of chiropractic care at veterans medical centers, but disagree about how widely available the treatment should be....
CareCloud Launches Concierge: A Modernized Physician Revenue Cycle Experience - September 1, 2010
CareCloud today announced the national launch of CareCloud Concierge, a unique technology-enabled service that has been helping medical practices and other healthcare providers maximize their profitability, reduce unnecessary expenses and ultimately improve patient care. ...
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Change Passed and Signed into Law - August 29, 2010
The President signed into law on Friday, June 25, 2010, The Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act. The bill was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 417 to 1. The Senate had earlier approved the measure....
Deal reached on wheelchairs - August 29, 2010
Kansans with disabilities who receive Medicaid benefits will be able to access wheelchairs again after the Kansas Health Policy Authority reached an agreement with durable medical equipment providers in Kansas....
ChiroTouch Protects Chiropractors with Launch of Data Storage and Protection Services - August 29, 2010
ChiroTouch™, the nation's leader in chiropractic software, is now offering its family of chiropractic practices the ability to both store and protect their data through its new CTSecure service....
Why is Patient Scheduling Software Important For Your Office? - August 29, 2010
While there are a few, small-town practices that can get away with the old-fashioned pen and paper methods of scheduling and managing appointments most of today's doctors need a good software program if they want to keep up with the competition. If you've been delaying the purchase of the right software product, there are some things you will want to keep in mind....
Regaining Emotional Vitality: Three Doctors, Three Challenges, Three Strategies - August 29, 2010
Are you struggling with the uncertainty, constantly changing rules, and ambiguity regarding the future of health care? Do you long for some sort of guarantee or "insurance policy" that will protect you against third-party audits, declining practice volume, or other bad news? Do you find yourself feeling anxious and looking frantically for some new tactic that will increase your sense of security? If so, you're far from alone. ...
California in Throes of Medi-Cal Woes - August 29, 2010
After weeks of wrangling, the California legislature has rejected a plan to place caps on Medi-Cal equipment and supplies expenditures that would have forced recipients to dig into empty pockets for such things as wheelchairs and enteral nutrition....
As Medicare Payment Reduction Takes Effect, Physicians Need to Look at Options - August 27, 2010
As of June 18, CMS began processing Medicare claims with dates of service of June 1 and later with a 21.3 percent physician fee cut. What does this mean for physicians, and how can they minimize the effect on their immediate cash flow?...
Now There is a New Online Solution to 24/7 Patient Appointment Scheduling - August 27, 2010
ChiropracticOutfitters.com is pleased to announce it has partnered with ChiroOnline and now offers access to their Patient Scheduling Software....
ACOM Health Introduces Physician Referral Program; Free to First 50 Purchasers of RAPID Chiropractic Software - August 27, 2010
ACOM Health has introduced a highly automated program that chiropractors can use to dramatically increase practice revenue by generating quality patient referrals from primary care physicians in their communities....
Physical therapists want state to cap insurance co-payments for their treatments - August 26, 2010
Physical therapists say Cashier's experience is typical of what's happening to many patients as insurers have increased physical therapy co-payments - the amount patients are required to pay out of pocket....
Atlantic Medical Imaging Outsourcing Billing Services to Zotec Partners - August 25, 2010
Zotec Partners, an industry leader in medical billing, practice management and Radiology Information Systems (RIS) software and services, announces today that Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) is now outsourcing billing services to the company....
Medicaid change hurts, high-need patients say - August 11, 2010
A provision in the state budget last summer changed how the state pays for certain Medicaid services. Instead of having ambulance companies, therapists and other service providers bill the state, the state is giving nursing homes $3.91 per day per Medicaid patient to cover the expenses....
Point-of-Care Tool Helps Clinicians Answer Questions, Make Decisions - August 11, 2010
There may be no better way for a clinician to problem-solve than by analyzing all of the information at hand and making an informed decision when it's most needed-at the point of care. Fortunately, clinicians have more recent and relevant medical data at the ready with the availability of a clinical reference tool called DynaMed by Ipswich, MA-based EBSCO Publishing....
Can Insurers Still Cap Physical Therapy Visits? - July 25, 2010
Yes, it's likely that your insurer will be able to continue to limit physical therapy and mental health benefits under the new health law. Existing health plans won't ever have to provide the "essential health benefits" that will be mandatory in the health insurance exchanges and for individual and small group plans starting in 2014....
Are you practicing patient-centered billing? - July 18, 2010
These days it would be hard to find a hospital that doesn't advocate patient-centered care or its newer, younger cousin, self-directed care. On the clinical side of the equation, providers are actively seeking ways to get patients to participate in their own care. On the billing side, not so much....
Memorial Hermann Home Health Implements Authentidate's Inscrybe Healthcare Service to Automate Processing of Health Care Orders - July 18, 2010
Authentidate Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: ADAT), a worldwide provider of secure Health Information Exchange, workflow management services and telehealth solutions, today announced that Memorial Hermann Home Health, a division of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, selected Authentidate's Inscrybe® Healthcare web-based service to streamline care order processing in their home health division. ...
Insurers save money, but patients forgo treatment - July 18, 2010
While I was in treatment my daughter called me in serious pain, asking for my exercises. We knew she should really go to physical therapy herself, but anything seemed better than nothing. She didn't mind the sweat and groaning, but couldn't afford the $40 per visit co-pay her health plan required....
The trend is techno - July 17, 2010
To maintain practice prosperity, even survival, you may see expanding patient population as the answer. This in turn generates a new issue for you: how to handle higher patient volume while continuing to deliver quality care. ...
Be a digital clinic - July 15, 2010
Modern digital tools can more accurately and quickly assess a case, and provide the much needed indicator of improvement. And this matters - especially in this era of third-party reimbursement. ...
SourceMedical Announces the Launch of Therapy Billing Services - July 11, 2010
SourceMedical, the provider of outpatient information management solutions to the ambulatory therapy market, announced the launch of SourceTherapy Billing. A new billing service enabled by the acquisition of Advance Patient Financial Solutions (APFS), a company specialising in a broad array of outsourced revenue cycle and consulting services for the physical therapy industry. ...
The best kept secret in chiropractic marketing - July 7, 2010
Think about it; a pertinent, well-crafted, regular chiropractic column in your local paper is the best and, arguably, the most cost-effective exposure you can get for your new practice. In most cities and towns, the local newspaper is the main source of community news for thousands of people - 90 percent of whom have never visited a chiropractor. ...
New patient or established? - July 6, 2010
Understanding the difference between a new patient and an established patient should be easy: A new patient is one you have never seen before; an established patient is one who has previously used your services....
Money doesn't always equal motivation - July 6, 2010
You have the right team assembled and the office is finally purring like a lap cat being petted. Patient scheduling is efficient and timely, insurance is verified and billed accurately, and patients are just "gushing" about the way they're treated every time they walk into your office. ...
Credentials and your curriculum vitae - July 6, 2010
You are on the phone with a lawyer or referring physician who needs to determine if you are the right person to treat his client or patient. He asks for your curriculum vitae (CV) and you immediately fax a resume. You never hear from him and spend the next few months justifying why he didn't understand you are the best chiropractor in town. ...
From classmate to colleague - July 6, 2010
The next time you are in class, take a good look at the faces of your classmates. Someday these people will be your colleagues and fellow chiropractors in the field. They will soon be scattered across the United States and the world, taking their place in the industry. It would be nice to have a large network of friends you can rely on when the time comes....
Physiotherapy Associates and LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine Form Partnership to Provide Leading Physical Therapy Program - July 5, 2010
Physiotherapy Associates and LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine announced today they have formed a partnership to become the Baltimore area's leading outpatient physical therapy service company. LifeBridge Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation powered by Physiotherapy Associates provides sports medicine services and rehabilitation for elite athletes, orthopedic outpatients and chronic pain patients....
Thousands of Physical Therapists are Closing their Doors - July 5, 2010
High insurance co-payments has led thousands of consumers who need Physical Therapy to stop their treatments. On May 18th thousands of Physical Therapists in New York State are closing their doors to go to Albany to fight for a new legislation that reduces patient co-payment obligation. ...
Better Care, Bigger Savings Rely on Case Management Approach - July 5, 2010
A personalized, case management type of approach, whereby patients are guided through the medical system from start to finish, will not only provide for a much better clinical experience for the patient but also significant cost savings to the health care system in general. ...
ACOM Health Announces Rebate Program on Purchases of RAPID Chiropractic Software Suite - July 4, 2010
ACOM Health has allocated $100,000.00 to fund a rebate program for purchases of its RAPID documentation and practice management software, it was announced today by Sam Mikhail, vice president of sales. ...
Practical Documentation: Internal documentation audits - July 4, 2010
The Institute of Internal Auditors defines internal auditing as "an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. ...
Insurance Waivers and Maintenance Treatment - July 4, 2010
I have a patient whose insurance carrier placed a waiver on their "spine" due to prior treatment the patient had received in this office. My concern is that my current treatment is not for a specific condition, but simply maintenance, and as my patient puts it, to "feel good." This patient requested an adjustment about two times per month and I never had a specific diagnosis other than simple misalignment. ...
What is your exit strategy? - July 4, 2010
Given current economic conditions, you now have numerous issues to assess while planning for retirement. As you approach retirement age, you rightfully hope to realize the benefits of the years of equity you have built in your practice. ...
Investing in your future - July 4, 2010
In this recession, beginning a specialty diplomate program or obtaining a certification is one way to invest in your future today. You can enhance your education and expertise as well as expand the services your practice can offer to new and existing patients - thereby potentially increasing your bottom line....
Practical Documentation: Doing the right thing the wrong way can cost you - July 3, 2010
It happens when you attempt to do the right thing for patients with no insurance or limited benefits by "tweaking" your documentation and coding to result in an overall lesser charge for the patient. ...
Chiro Biz Quiz: Build a bigger, better market - July 3, 2010
There are several reasons for opening multiple locations. The most obvious is to see more patients. Many businesses reach a point at which their patient base stops increasing. This is known as "burning through your market." Adding locations or acquiring other practices is often the best way to deal with this problem....
Hepful hints to maximize collections - June 20, 2010
With insurance companies tightening their belts during this economic crisis, well-managed, efficient billing and collections systems are more important than ever. It won't matter how many new patients you get a month or how many patient visits you have a week if you are not collecting the money you are entitled to. ...
Why do I need a patient treatment plan? - June 20, 2010
Patient treatment plans have become a standard documentation requirement. Not only can they can help you get paid faster, but they can also prevent post-payment refunds....
Should I practice here or there? - June 20, 2010
How to choose an optimum office location? Begin the process of choosing the optimum office location by asking yourself five simple questions....
West Chicago chiropractor charged with health fraud - June 14, 2010
A West Chicago chiropractor has been charged with health-care fraud in an 18-count federal grand-jury indictment....
A Billion Dollar Opportunity for Chiropractors - June 5, 2010
Truck driver exams, Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT alcohol and drug testing are the vehicle for all chiropractic physicians to significantly increase their income and fill open appointments. ...
Bundled payments might cut hospital costs without reducing quality of care - May 16, 2010
For most doctors, I would argue that the motivation is not really greed. It's a combination of concern for patients, clinic availability and the need to generate additional revenue to offset overhead costs. In nearly all cases, I find, the doctors are making choices that are well within the guidelines of evidence-based medicine. ...
Just the facts, ma'am - May 16, 2010
Historically, case management has relied on the individual physician's interpretation of how the patient feels - for diagnosing the problem and for treating it - with treatment continuing until the patient feels better and/or the symptoms go away. ...
Double your patient volume - May 16, 2010
Dr. Hans uses the integrated ACOM Health's RAPID Chiropractic Documentation & Practice Management software suite to virtually eliminate the need for paper documents. ...
Is cash really king? - April 29, 2010
The debate over whether to maintain an insurance-based practice or convert to a cash basis is one that doesn't go away. The fact is, there isn't one universal answer. The right decision relates to an amalgam of skill sets, objectives, and knowledge, and what is right for one practice might be wrong for another. ...
Update on Medicare Reimbursement for Physical Therapy Services - April 26, 2010
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) reported on its website (APTA.org) on Friday, February 26, 2010 that "The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will hold claims for the first 10 business days of March....
Physical therapists claim Groves nursing home owes $356,000 for services - April 26, 2010
A group of therapists claims a Groves nursing home has not paid more than $356,000 in charges for more than a year's worth of the treatment it has provided to the home's residents....
Payments for Physical Therapy Services to be Drastically Cut by Anthem Blue Cross of California - March 15, 2010
Patients enrolled in Anthem Blue Cross of California may be in for a rude and costly awakening the next time they visit a physical therapist. According to the California Physical Therapy Association, the insurance company is slashing payment for physical therapy services to a rate so low it is financially impossible for many physical therapists to continue providing care to enrollees of Anthem Blue Cross....
Coding Q&A: What is ghost billing and coding? - March 10, 2010
Ghost billing and coding occurs when a healthcare provider or equipment supplier bills an insurance carrier for a procedure that never took place or for a product that was never provided to the patient....
ACOM Health Chiropractic Software Now Available as Individual Modules; Doctors Pick Entry Point, Build out to Powerful Total Office Suite - March 3, 2010
ACOM Health has inaugurated a program through which doctors can purchase and implement an expanded version of its award-winning chiropractic software solution on a module-by-module basis, with the opportunity to build out to the full solution suite at whatever pace their practices can absorb and/or afford....
How Going to a Chiropractor Can Increase Your Health Insurance Premiums - February 22, 2010
Visiting a chiropractor for a routine adjustment might be viewed by your insurer as a sign of some "underlying medical condition," and give justification for jacking up your rates by as much as 25%....
Billing for Modalities - February 16, 2010
Q: I am concerned about billing for modalities, as they seem more likely to be denied than paid. What can I do to get paid, and is there something else I should be doing to help the process?...
TENSnet offers free electrotherapy billing and coding webinars - February 16, 2010
TENSnet, a leading online wholesale website for TENS, electrodes and other chiropractic equipment is sponsoring free weekly webinars to chiropractic professionals and their staff....
Chiropractic visits lead to higher premium - February 3, 2010
Anthem Blue Cross charged a healthy Hollywood resident 25% more for insurance coverage because she sees a chiropractor from time to time. This is one reason we're talking about healthcare reform....
How to get paid for care delivered over the phone - February 2, 2010
For many physicians, the frustration of the telephone is that they have to spend a lot of time using it, yet they don't get paid. But it is possible to get paid for your work on the phone....
Doc's cash-only billing bucks the insurance morass - January 31, 2010
Dr. James Eelkema, a longtime ER doc, has setup a cash-only family practice in Burnsville, posting prices online. One problem:$36. Two problems $54. He's out-MinuteClinic'ing MinuteClinic....
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Acquires Medical Account Services, Inc. - January 31, 2010
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions (AHS), one of the nation's leading providers of medical billing and practice management services, today announced that it has acquired Medical Account Services (MAS), the premier anesthesia billing company throughout Ohio. ...
Therapists pained by new Anthem Blue Cross plan - January 30, 2010
Anthem Blue Cross patients may find it harder to find physical, speech and occupational therapists willing to treat them, and they may have to reach deeper into their pockets to pay for those who will care for them....
ACOM Health Chiropractic Business Services Group Offers Revolutionary 200 Percent ROI Guarantee - January 30, 2010
The ACOM Health Chiropractic Business Services Group has introduced a "true measurement" performance guarantee assuring that a practice will realize at least 200 percent return on its investment in services or ACOM Health will restore the difference between the actual return and the target results....
Learning from your peers - January 18, 2010
Being a chiropractor comes with a unique set of challenges - advice comes from a lot of sources on how best to handle practice concerns. But are you listening to the right people?...
There is no better time to be a chiropractor - January 18, 2010
With the stresses people are facing everyday - including but not limited to emotional, chemical, and physical stress - you must realize there is no better time than now to be a chiropractor....
New Payment Posting Service Helps Healthcare Providers Improve Collection Process - January 16, 2010
By remotely processing payments, checks, invoices, and Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), DATAMARK enables healthcare providers to actively manage their collection process and maximize revenue. ...
The truth about insurance practices vs. cash practices - January 12, 2010
Here is a view concerning insurance practices and "cash" practices that is different from what you might traditionally hear....
Treat Me, but No Tricks Please - January 12, 2010
I RECEIVED an e-mail message recently from an angry doctor. He'd torn his hamstring running on a beach and spent eight weeks - a total of 20 hours - in physical therapy. Then his insurer said the physical therapy was not covered....
Health Care Firm Expands Rapidly Amid Tepid Economy - January 12, 2010
The company attributes its brisk growth to the material advantage practitioners achieve when utilizing its new collections and compliance enhancement intelligence known as Rehab Integrity Pro....
Home Care of the Carolinas and Alliance Medical, Inc. Select Authentidate's Inscrybe Healthcare to Improve Care Order Processing - December 18, 2009
Authentidate Holding Corp., a worldwide provider of secure Health Information Exchange and workflow management services, today announced that Home Care of the Carolinas ("HCC"), a home health agency, and Alliance Medical, Inc. ("AMI"), a durable medical equipment supplier, have selected Authentidate's Inscrybe® Healthcare web-based service to streamline and standardize processes for the completion of patient care orders....
TennCare may curtail coverage to reduce costs - December 3, 2009
They might also eliminate coverage for occupational, speech and physical therapy, and limit enrollees to no more than 15 outpatient procedures and 15 lab procedures in a year....
Looking Back at the Crystal Ball: Practice Technology Four Years Later - December 1, 2009
What was controversial four years ago, but not anymore? How about the following three statements: (1) More chiropractors will adopt electronic documentation in the near future. (2) Medicare will increase audits of chiropractors....
Physician Compliance Network Provides Expert Chart Review for All Types of Medical Cases - December 1, 2009
Physician Compliance Network, LLC, a physician owned and operated company, has expanded their core service capabilities to include chart review for medical quality and appropriateness of care for virtually any medical specialty and situation....
ChiroTouch launches "stimulus package" webinar series to educate chiropractors - November 3, 2009
ChiroTouch, the world's leader in practice management software solutions for chiropractors, recently began conducting a series of webinars to address the complexities of the government's stimulus package....
Orlando Health Expands Solution Suite With MedeAnalytics Clinical Resource Analytics - November 3, 2009
Clinical Resource Analytics (CRA) provides current insight into service line profitability, clinical cost drivers and utilization of clinical resources at the physician and patient level....
A bundle of ill effects from Ohio's change in Medicare reimbursement can't be allowed to continue hurting specialty nursing home patients - November 3, 2009
State officials say the new approach, which is intended to save money in the Medicaid sector of its budget and bring in $55 million more in federal Medicaid funding, seems to be working out well enough for most nursing homes -- as you'd expect, since the nursing home lobby's fingerprints are all over it. ...
Sauer Family Chiropractic of Kaneohe Hawaii Chooses Alphamed Solutions to Provide Medical Billing Services to Improve Billing and Increase Cash Flow - November 2, 2009
Sauer Family Chiropractic is very pleased with the level of service, responsiveness, and improved practice revenue and collection provided by Alphamed....
AcuMedSpa Holdings, Inc. Begins Using AcuClaims, Inc, for All Insurance Verification and Billing Services - November 2, 2009
Acumedspa Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AMSZ), which owns and operates multiple Medical Spa locations throughout South Florida has agreed to begin using AcuClaims for 100 % of insurance verification and billing services. ...
Ethical Purchasing and Selling by DCs - November 2, 2009
We would like to suggest another way of looking at ethical purchasing - from a chiropractic professional viewpoint....
Chiropractic Marketing Online Coach Launches First-of-a-Kind Wealth Club for Chiropractors - November 2, 2009
Chiropractic marketing expert, Dr. Matthew Loop, launches a new, first-of-a-kind club aimed at helping fellow chiropractors improve their income using the internet, more specifically affiliate marketing. ...
Nuesoft Technologies Unveils New Electronic Health Record NueMD HER(R) Gives Company Total Clinical and Administrative Solution - November 1, 2009
NueMD is the only combined EHR/practice management solution on the market that uses an Internet-based technology. This means that it is not delivered through a Web browser, but via a direct connection that avoids public networks for ultimate security and speed....
Team Tips: Staff actions affect patient retention - November 1, 2009
Retention depends on the relation-ships you build, how well you educate your patients, your attention to detail, your ability to follow through with your promises and your staff's attitude and behavior toward your patients....
Managing your practice effectively and efficiently - November 1, 2009
To succeed in any business, you need to separate yourself from the competition. Your product or service needs to be more effective and efficient than your competitors'....
Coding questions: When should you ask for insurance information? - November 1, 2009
Should my CA ask for insurance information when a patient makes initial contact with the office?...
Surviving and thriving in tough times--How to recession-proof your practice - November 1, 2009
We may not know for certain if the nation is yet facing the "Big R" (recession), but there is little doubt we are in the midst of tough economic times. And as individual discretionary incomes shrink, it is more important than ever for chiropractors to strengthen their business and shore up their customer base....
Don't cry over spilled milk! Learn from the mistakes 15 DCs admit to making - November 1, 2009
Chiropractic Economics asked its readers to fess up and tell us about their blunders. We think their confessions can help keep you on the "straight and narrow" in managing your practice....
The Ultimate Chiropractic Ads - An Indispensable Marketing Tool for Chiropractors - November 1, 2009
The Ultimate Chiropractic Ads (http://www.ultimatechiropracticads.com) have been available to chiropractors around the world for over a year now. In that year, the economic downturn has put a damper on many businesses....
ACA supports bill repealing 'flawed' Medicare payment formula - November 1, 2009
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has joined with other provider groups to support legislation, S. 1776, introduced in Congress on Oct. 13 by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (R-Mich.) that would permanently repeal the "flawed" formula that determines Medicare reimbursement rates. ...
Allscripts and Sandata Partner to Enhance Quality in Home Care Agencies Nationwide - November 1, 2009
Sandata Technologies, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of information technology solutions to the home healthcare and social services communities, today announced an agreement with Allscripts the leader in software, services, information, and connectivity solutions for physicians, hospitals and post-acute providers, making Santrax the preferred electronic time and attendance provider for current and future home care agency clients of Allscripts....
Iowa's Largest Health System Launches First-in-the-Nation Statewide Electronic Prescribing - November 1, 2009
Iowa's Largest Health System Launches First-in-the-Nation Statewide Electronic Prescribing. Initiative Adds Critical Patient Safety Solution to Iowa Health System's HealthNet connect network...
Ask the Attorney: Avoid fraud allegations - October 31, 2009
You are correct that you are responsible for the codes you claim. Wrong codes send signals to insurers and could cause them to investigate for fraud or abuse....
PPJ Enterprise Announces Great Success in the 20th Annual AAPM Meeting as Exhibitor - October 31, 2009
PPJ Enterprise, a leader in proprietary automated health care reimbursement cycle (all specialties), on line health information Digital systems and practice information management digital system software for health care providers and general businesses worldwide announced today that PPJ Enterprise announces success in the 20th Annual AAPM Meeting as exhibitor....
What is PIP Coverage? - October 31, 2009
The state of Florida is what is known as a "no fault" state for automobile accidents. This means if you are in an auto accident in Florida, regardless of who is at fault for the collision, you look to your own automobile insurer to pay a portion of your medical expenses and wage loss under your PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage for any injuries you received in the accident....
Response Mail Express Helps Chiropractors Drive New Business Using Innovative Direct Mail Tactics - October 31, 2009
With the aging of the Baby Boomers well underway in our nation, chiropractic professionals will see more patients, and more competition, over the next decade....
Broomfield CO Chiropractor Tells Patients to 'Pay What You Think I'm Worth' - October 21, 2009
A Broomfield CO Chiropractor is reaching out to local patients with a rather unique offer. He says, "Pay what you think I'm worth for treatment". ...
Chiropractors Are in the Wrong Business -- The Business of Marketing - October 21, 2009
Like it or not, most health professionals are in the wrong business - chiropractors included. It makes little difference whether you have DC or MD after your name; the rules are the same. The business into which health professionals have stumbled is marketing. ...
Health Plans Collaborate on Landmark Initiative to Reduce Time, Expense for Physician Office Practice 'Paperwork' - October 18, 2009
Health plans today launched a landmark initiative to make delivering and getting health care easier for patients and their physicians by reducing the time, effort, and expense for the "paperwork" required for each patient office visit....
ACOM Health Announces Patient Education Software; Designed to Encourage Chiropractic Treatment Plan Compliance - October 17, 2009
ACOM Health today announces new Patient Education software module for its Chiropractic Software suite that is designed to keep patients returning for their full series of office visits and to motivate them to faithfully perform their prescribed home exercise regimens between visits....
Finance and Taxes: Changing accounting methods midstream - October 13, 2009
The funny thing about federal tax laws is they require transactions to be handled in a certain way. Accounting methods affect when something is deductible, not whether it is deductible....
Chiro8000 Announces New Client Website for Service, Support, and Training at Forte360.com - October 7, 2009
Forte Holdings, a leading provider of healthcare software solutions in the United States, has released its new client portal website, www.forte360.com. It is designed to be of service for software users of the best in class Chiro8000....
Oklahoma companies must register in battle against fraud - October 6, 2009
Under a stepped-up effort to prevent Medicare fraud, companies responsible for tracking and reporting workers' compensation claims must register online by Sept. 30 with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services....
ACOM Health Debuts Latest Chiropractic Practice Management Software; Integrates Seamlessly with Documentation Software - October 5, 2009
ACOM Health has re-engineered and completely rewritten the Practice Management module of its Chiropractic software suite to streamline and simplify critical front office processes and provide seamless integration with the suite's clinical documentation software, it was announced today by General Manager Mark Firmin....
Pilot study finds chiropractic care, physical therapy may reduce costs - September 30, 2009
Individuals with musculoskeletal disorders who received chiropractic care or physical therapy had lower health care costs and were less likely to have surgery than employees who did not receive those services, according to a recent report....
It's the Number You Need to Profitably Grow Your Practice - September 23, 2009
In light of our country's recent economic challenges, many chiropractors are now seeking ways to trim the fat, lower expenses and stay profitable with lower patient volumes and decreased revenues....
Chiro Biz Quiz: Using an outside billing service - September 23, 2009
There are numerous pros and cons to outsourcing your billing. For a new or small practice it can be cost-effective to use a billing company. One of the biggest downsides to using a billing company is that you lose some degree of control....
Staying in Flow to Navigate Practice Ebbs - September 14, 2009
Outdated myths sustain this control ethos and support the notion that a dip in volume is a sign of a defect in your philosophy, belief system, procedures, purpose or intention....
Chiro Biz Quiz: Your practice-opening checklist - September 13, 2009
Whether you are a new grad or have been working as an associate, the time has come to open your own practice. When opening a new practice it's impossible to remember everything that will need to be done. For this reason, it is essential to make a checklist....
MedSynergies Surgical Division Expands Relationship with Outpatient Physical Therapy Leader - September 13, 2009
Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center Implements Practice Management and Revenue Cycle Solutions in New Locations after 41% Increase in Collections....
Case management set, motions to be heard in PPO class action suit - September 12, 2009
A case management conference is set next week for a class action suit against an insurance company that plaintiffs claim withheld monies due them by using improper Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) discounts....
Cost-Effective Care: The Evidence Mounts - September 12, 2009
Tell your legislators: chiropractic reduces health care costs, and a growing body of evidence is proving it....
Awarepoint Expands Its Real-Time Location Solution (RTLS) at Jackson Health System - August 28, 2009
RTLS Network Coverage Grows to 4,459,000 Square Feet, Securing It as the Largest RTLS Installation in U.S. Healthcare...
Auto Injury Solutions' Provider Desktop Meets Minnesota Legislation - August 19, 2009
Auto Injury Solutions Inc, (AIS) a leading provider of medical claim management tools for the auto insurance industry announced today the expansion of its provider transaction portal, Provider Desktop, in compliance with new Minnesota legislation....
Medical Costs Per Claim Dropped for Texas Workers' Compensation Claims Following Series of Reforms, New WCRI Study Finds - August 18, 2009
Medical costs per workers' compensation claim in Texas declined dramatically over a relatively short period following a series of reforms, according to a new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI)....
Mitchell AUTOEXPRESS(TM) Starts Up Minnesota Health Care Provider E-Bill Exchanges With Auto Insurers - August 5, 2009
Minnesota is the initial state to implement regulations that require all health care providers and insurance carriers, for the first time including Auto Insurers, to exchange standard electronic health care administrative transactions....
Minnesota goes electronic on Wednesday with medical billing - August 5, 2009
The state of Minnesota will soon turn a corner that no other state has dared face in the same way. A 2007 law takes effect Wednesday, requiring "electronic billing of all health care claims."...
Cleveland Clinic Selects MediServe to Provide a Seamless Automated Workflow for Rehabilitation Services across the Health System - August 4, 2009
The Cleveland Clinic has selected MediServe to provide a seamless automated workflow to integrate referral tracking, authorizations, scheduling, documentation and the plan of care through the therapy continuum for Acute Care, Outpatient and Inpatient Rehabilitation facilities....
Chiropractor gets prison sentence for filing phony Blue Cross claims - July 27, 2009
A chiropractor who defrauded Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan of hundreds of thousands of dollars by filing phony claims was sentenced to 20 months in prison Thursday by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan....
Destin chiropractor takes a crack at change with paperless filing - July 23, 2009
While the White House works to streamline an inefficient healthcare system, chiropractor Dr. Brian Schuessler is taking a big step forward in his small Destin practice....
Getting paid for unlisted procedures - July 21, 2009
Q: I have been told not to bill insurance carriers for unlisted modalities because they never pay for them. Is this true? If so, is there any way to appeal for payment? A: Getting paid for unlisted procedures can be complicated. However, there are several things you can do to increase your chances of reimbursement....
ACOM Health Intends RAPID Chiropractic Software Compliance with Economic Stimulus Plan Certification Rules: Chief Software Engineer - July 21, 2009
Because healthcare is a highly monitored and regulated field, doctors are subject to compliance and reporting regulations from every level of government and as a consequence, comprehensive and accurate records are imperative, according to Vais Salikhov, chief software engineer at the ACOM Health Division of ACOM Solutions, Inc....
Debunking a cash practice myth - July 17, 2009
While I believe that all of these doctors are providing the best of care for their patients clinically, I also believe they may be doing their patients a disservice that is inexcusable....
Medicare and Chiropractic: Clearing Up Some Billing Misconceptions - July 17, 2009
Rather than a single question and answer, as is the usual format of this column, here are nine truisms regarding Medicare and chiropractic:...
DecisionHealth Launches Online Training Courses to Assess and Improve Coding and Billing Competencies for Physician Office and Home Health Providers - July 5, 2009
Health care education leader, DecisionHealth, uses web instructional courses to help health care providers improve coding and billing competencies. New Online Training Center offers course content and corresponding assessments to drive tangible results including improved coding and billing productivity, greater accuracy, and where appropriate, increased billing opportunity....
Chiropractors Beat Economic Trend with Coding Expertise, Stats Reveal Dramatic Benefits from ACOM Health's Chiropractic Consulting - July 5, 2009
The analysis also shows that despite declining patient volumes traceable to the economic downturn, practices can continue to thrive if they collect fully and fairly for all of the services they perform....
Chiropractor gives up license in deal - June 29, 2009
A Spokane Valley chiropractor has agreed to a 10-year license suspension to settle allegations of double-billing, having sex with a patient and smoking marijuana....
Dr. Beck's "Ultimate Chiropractic Ads" Become the Essential Marketing Tool for Chiropractors - June 21, 2009
Using personal experience, Dr. Michael Beck has created (http://www.ultimatechiropracticads.com) to give Chiropractors worldwide, the tools to grow a healthy practice without creating excessive advertising debt. This system has been tested in Chiropractic offices worldwide before being released to the profession. Already many Chiropractors have begun to apply these tools and have already seen a healthy return on their investment....
MedicalCharting.com Launches EMR Software Solution with CCHIT-Certified EHR Software - June 20, 2009
With the new release, MedicalCharting.com also announced the availability of Medisoft Clinical, which combines the PM capabilities of Medisoft v15 with Practice Partner Patient Records, a CCHIT Certified® 08 Ambulatory electronic health record (EHR)....
HealthEast Reaches Settlement on Kyphoplasty Billing Investigation - June 20, 2009
HealthEast Care System has finalized a settlement with the U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of New York regarding billing of kyphoplasty procedures performed at HealthEast hospitals from 2002 to 2007....
Medstrat Announces Integration of Echoes With MacPractice's EMR - June 20, 2009
Medstrat announces a strategic alliance to market and deliver an integrated PACS-EMR solution for the Apple Macintosh....
Chiropractors to sue Aetna for underreimbursements - June 17, 2009
The New York Chiropractic Counsel and Donna Restivo, D.C., have retained the law firm of Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP to bring a class action against Aetna, Inc. for improper reductions in health care payments for chiropractors who are not part of Aetna's network of providers (known as out-of-network or "ONET" providers). ...
Improve the shape of your practice with Take Shape for Life - June 16, 2009
Take Shape for Life Co-Founder Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen, a featured speaker for Chiropractic Economics' May FirstTuessday@2pm Webinar, outlined a specific turnkey nutritional and weigh loss system that Doctors of Chiropractic could implement to enhance their practice....
Chiropractic Marketing Consultant Ben Cummings Teaches How to Get Free Patients With YouTube - June 16, 2009
Top consultant launches new weekly online web TV show for chiropractors, The Chiropractic Marketing Makeover Show, designed to help chiropractors get more patients. This weeks episode shows chiropractors how to use YouTube to drive in free patients to a chiropractic clinic quickly....
AARP: Health Reform Must Lower Costs, Improve Care for People in Medicare - June 16, 2009
As the Administration prepares to announce another drop in the lifespan of the Medicare trust fund, AARP's Health Action Now campaign is insisting that comprehensive health reform include specific measures to cut wasteful spending and lower costs for individuals-all while improving the quality of care....
SourceMedical Teams with VisionShare; TherapySource and VisionShare Help Therapy Clinics with Medicare Caps - June 3, 2009
SourceMedical, a leading provider of outpatient information management solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with VisionShare®, a leader in secure ehealth connectivity services. TherapySource, Source Medical's leading clinical documentation and administration system will work with VisionShare Secure Exchange Software so outpatient rehabilitation providers can access Medicare Part B cap information online from the Professional Provider Telecommunication Network (PPTN). PPTN is a view into the CMS Common Working File database to view beneficiary eligibility, claim status and more. ...
Insurance Drives Physical Therapists out of Business - May 29, 2009
Many Physical Therapy practices in New York, including Hands-On Care Physical Therapy and Physiocare Physical Therapy, resist major cuts in reimbursement for Physical Therapy announced by HIP/EMBLEM insurance. Hands-On and Physiocare spokesperson suggested that these rate cuts may threaten private practice Physical Therapy in New York state....
Patient sues chiropractor Eavenson over insurance billing - May 23, 2009
The patient of a chiropractor has filed suit against the doctor and his business, alleging she was forced to pay him extra money after he stopped billing her insurance company....
Chiropractor employee sentenced in fraud - May 22, 2009
A woman who once worked for a Lower Burrell chiropractor and helped submit millions of dollars in false bills was sentenced to two years in prison this afternoon....
ZirMed Partners With Hands On Technology(TM), Offering Revenue Cycle Management Solutions to TheraOffice Users - May 21, 2009
Through the joint solution, Hands On Technology's physical therapy customers can improve workflows, reduce billing and clerical errors, and reduce accounts receivable days, among other benefits. ...
Future Health, Inc. Provides Chiropractors with Revenue-Building Videos - May 21, 2009
Future Health, Inc., a fully integrated chiropractic office management software system, has recently posted on YouTube.com several samples of their exclusive patient education videos....
Software Driven Documentation of Medical Necessity Alleviates Compensation and Compliance Issues for Chiropractors: ACOM Chief Software Engineer Vais - May 18, 2009
The ramifications of poorly coded documentation can be severe for any doctor and particularly for chiropractors, affecting their compensation for services and raising the potential for legal or regulatory issues. Even so, many practitioners considering the implementation of electronic medical billing and record keeping at their clinics remain unaware that software solutions with on-board coding and compliance protection currently exist....
Misinformation regarding chiropractic services and Medicare - May 14, 2009
This special edition article is being provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to correct misinformation in the chiropractic community relating to Medicare and its regulations as they relate to chiropractic services....
State Accuses Chiropractor of Fraud - May 8, 2009
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a lawsuit against a Noble County chiropractor for alleged Medicaid fraud. The suit accuses Dr. Michael Cox of accepting nearly $91,000 in reimbursements from Medicaid during a four-year time period when he did not have a valid license to practice chiropractic medicine....
Medical Billing Company Creates Billing & Collections Rescue Plan - May 6, 2009
Pinnacle Medical Billing, a new medical billing service provider, launched by one of the most recognized names in No-Fault and Worker's Comp. medical billing collections services on Long Island, offers relief to doctors practicing in the State of New York....
Palm Beach Physical Therapist arrested and charged with fraud - April 11, 2009
Arne Rabiner was arrested Wednesday for defrauding the Florida Medicaid program out of over $100,000. Rabiner is being charged with criminal grand theft, organized fraud and Medicaid fraud. He will also face a civil forfeiture lawsuit under Florida's False Claims Act....
Physician's conviction for defrauding Medicare and Medicaid affirmed - April 11, 2009
A physician's conviction of 21 counts of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid related to his false certifications that he provided or supervised physical therapy services to patients, and that patients needed motorized wheelchairs was affirmed....
Brooklyn Doc, Clinic Convicted Of Insurance Fraud - April 11, 2009
Prosecutors said patients received a standard protocol of testing including MRI's and neurodiagnostic treatments as well as multiple sets of costly medical supplies. In addition, they would often be referred for prolonged, unnecessary treatment including months of physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and x-rays. ...
Money Management Treatment Ensures Healthcare Practitioner Success - April 11, 2009
There is one area that most schools are not able to adequately prepare most future Doctors and Healthcare practitioners for - that is the realities of opening and running their own practice. Setting up accounts, purchasing supplies, running a staff, money management and financial planning are just a few of the very real pitfalls that can sabotage a practice....
Bill on copays may get hearing - April 11, 2009
The law, if it's put back on the books, would benefit chiropractors and their patients by preventing insurance companies from charging high copayments for visits to chiropractors....
Chiropractors accused in undercover kickback sting - April 11, 2009
The Orange County District Attorney's Office has filed criminal charges against eight chiropractors after conducting an undercover sting operation that targeted illegal patient referral and insurance overbilling schemes....
Lawmakers to examine chiropractor costs - April 11, 2009
State lawmakers are preparing to grapple with just how much North Carolina residents should pay out of pocket for a chiropractic visit....
Witnesses testify to chiropractor's Medicaid billing practices - April 11, 2009
Venia Minor testified today that chiropractor Douglas Dvorak told her he fraudulently billed Medicaid for 20 chiropractor treatments for her daughter, then asked her to tell the Federal Bureau of Investigation, if asked, that he actually treated her daughter....
Margaret Mary Community Hospital Implements Chart Links Rehabilitation Software for Therapists - April 6, 2009
Chart Links, LLC announces the implementation of its rehabilitation workflow management software by the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center of Margaret Mary Community Hospital, a not-for-profit critical access hospital located in Batesville, IN. The implementation includes functionality to manage therapy documentation, scheduling, referrals, insurance authorizations, charges, and more....
Medical facility settles health care fraud case - April 6, 2009
The physical therapy and physician's services "either were not medically necessary or were not provided as billed," the statement said....
Medical Billing Software MPMsoft Chosen by MedCrew as Its Medical Office Software - April 3, 2009
MPMsoft, a practice management and medical billing software that is used by thousands of healthcare practices nationwide to help manage their health insurance claims and medical billing has been chosen by MedCrew as its medical office software....
Dr. Michael Beck, D.C. Launches First Ever Online ChiroMarketing Academy - March 26, 2009
Despite this country's shrinking economy, Dr. Michael Beck, D.C.'s ChiroMarketing Academy is helping chiropractic offices more than stay afloat, his innovative course is fast-becoming a lifeline to long-term profitability....
Company's billing system destroyed, suit claims - March 26, 2009
A Missouri chiropractic and health services company has filed suit against a Madison County woman and an Orange County, Calif., woman, alleging the women caused the company to lose patients and money after they allegedly destroyed the company's billing system. ...
Medicare payment for chiropractic services increased for 2009 - March 26, 2009
In July, Congress passed the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA). This legislation staved off a 10.6 percent across-the-board cut facing all Medicare providers and provided for a 1.1 percent positive reimbursement update for providers in 2009....
Smarter Marketing in 2009 with Call Tracking - March 26, 2009
Regardless if you run an orthopedic center, a doggie day care clinic, or a chiropractic office, this is a good time of year to get your 2009 marketing plans on your mind. There's no doubt that what's taking place in our US economy is going to effect business incomes during the next several months....
Earn CE credits with FCER's online seminars - March 26, 2009
Doctors of chiropractic in 37 states may now earn continuing education credits (CEs) by enrolling in Web-based seminars offered through the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) at www.fcer.myicourse.com. ...
ACOM Healthcare Business Consulting Group to Deliver C.E.-Accredited Chiropractic Seminar October 30; Focuses on Proving Medical Necessity - March 24, 2009
The ACOM Chiropractic Consulting Group will deliver a one-day seminar for chiropractors entitled "Case Management that Proves Medical Necessity" in suburban Cleveland, Ohio on October 30, 2008, it was announced today by Senior Consultant Bharon Hoag....
MyoVision, Chiropractic Economics Team to Launch Diagnostic Tools Resource Center - March 24, 2009
Chiropractic Economics announced today that it has teamed with MyoVision, a provider of Surface EMG technology, to launch its sixteenth resource center: Diagnostic Tools, at www.ChiroEco.com/MyoVision....
Long-Term Care Industry Braces for Implementation of MDS 3.0: HCPro Responds with MDSonlineCentral.com - February 17, 2009
MDSCentral intends to help facilities prepare for current and impending changes related to the MDS 3.0 process. The planned changes and transition to MDS 3.0 impact every nursing facility business process and system from assessment to billing to payment to quality measurement to the 5-Star ratings....
SourceMedical, ZirMed Help Clinics Cure Tough Economic Times Through Improved Efficiency - February 9, 2009
Combined Business/Revenue Cycle Management Solutions Result in Quick Identification of Claims Errors, Faster Payments; One Rehab Clinic Sees Quick Savings of $1,500 per Month ...
Balance billing traps patients in fights between doctors, hospitals and insurers - February 8, 2009
The state Supreme Court is about to weigh in on the practice. It is expected to rule soon on a Southern California dispute between two medical groups that could partly answer, but hardly resolve, the question of whether balance billing is legal....
Medicare to Reimburse for the Bioness L300(TM) Foot Drop System for Spinal Cord Injury - January 13, 2009
Bioness Inc., a leading neuromodulation company, announced today that beginning January 1, 2009, the NESS L300 will be reimbursed by Medicare for incomplete spinal cord injury patients suffering from foot drop....
10 Steps to an Easier ICD-10 Transition - January 11, 2009
There is no doubt that the U.S. healthcare system will transition to ICD-10. Whether it happens in 2011, as proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), or at a later date, it is coming....
California Superior Court Upholds Balance Billing Regulations-Decision Will Protect Patients from Unfair Medical Billing Practices - January 11, 2009
The California Superior Court today upheld regulations recently enacted state by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) which protects patients from an unfair billing practice known as "balance billing."...
Medical-Billing.com to Revolutionize Electronic Medical Recordkeeping With National Patient Registry - January 11, 2009
Medical-Billing.com announces their plans for a National Patient Registry which will make patients' medical records more accessible without compromising privacy, which will benefit physicians, insurance providers, and patients alike....
White Paper is First of Many TriZetto Resources to Help Payer Organizations Adopt ICD-10 Diagnostic Coding System - January 10, 2009
The initiative is the transition by healthcare payer organizations to ICD-10 diagnosis codes and ANSI X12 version 5010 HIPAA transaction codes. A white paper released today by The TriZetto Group, Inc. is the first of several resources the company will offer health plans to help them adopt these new, more extensive codes successfully. ...
Miracle-Like Testimonials and Case Studies of Advanced Therapies from BiomagScience - January 10, 2009
In its continuing program of increasing public awareness about the benefits and the huge difference between scientifically advanced therapies and commercially common magnetic bracelets and patches, BiomagScience is presenting Part 1 of a 3 part series about how its alternative energy protocols have specifically helped individuals....
Port Arthur clinic, owner, doctor, manager indicted on billing fraud charges - January 8, 2009
A Port Arthur medical clinic and its owner, doctor and office manager were indicted Wednesday on at least 150 counts each of health care fraud for more than $10 million in phony bills....
New health insurance coding system has its benefits - and its headaches, experts say - December 31, 2008
The federal government is overhauling the coding system that doctors and hospitals use to bill insurers. The end result will be a system that has 10 times as many codes....
TherapySource Closes Deal for Multi Location Clinic - December 27, 2008
SourceMedical, a leading provider of outpatient information management solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to install TherapySource, its leading clinical documentation system in all of Therapy Partners' Rehabilitation facilities. ...
Medical Billing Software .com Announces Release of Medisoft Medical Billing Software Version 14 Service Pack 1 - December 23, 2008
The service pack addresses over 75 fixes and enhancements designed to improve the popular medisoft billing software version 14 released earlier this year....
American House expands therapy options - December 20, 2008
American House Senior Living Residences - which includes a facility in Rochester Hills - have opened on-site outpatient therapy clinics, offering physical, occupational and speech therapy for their residents. Licensed therapists from Spectrum Outpatient Therapy are providing treatment for the first time in recently established clinics at several American Houses....
Today In PT Announces New Blog for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants - December 6, 2008
Today in PT's Physical Therapy Editor, Anne Ahlman, MPT, will lead a Web log for physical therapy professionals to connect and share ideas. The forum is located at http://todayinpt.typepad.com/. ...
Chart Links Offers Marketing and Therapy Web Design Services to Private Practices - December 1, 2008
Chart Links, a provider of outpatient rehabilitation software and services, will offer marketing and therapy web design services to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and audiology clinics. The services will include marketing strategy, brand and identity development, advertising, therapy web design, search engine optimization, and communications management. The services will make therapy practices more profitable by helping them effectively attract and retain patients and referral sources....
Study Finds ICD-10 May Burden Health Care Providers - November 29, 2008
A controversial proposed rule from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requiring all physician practices and other providers to adopt a new coding set, the ICD-10, by 2011 would dramatically increase costs for physician practices and clinical laboratories, according to a new cost study initiated by a broad group of provider organizations and conducted by Nachimson Advisors....
Millin Associates Creates Cutting-Edge Software for Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics to Combat Medical Claim Denials - November 29, 2008
Millin Associates created an innovative, easy-to-use practice management billing system for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), primary care centers (Article 28), ambulatory surgery centers, mental health facilities (Article 31), substance abuse facilities (822), OMRDD facilities, and foster care agencies. ...
Health care has many facets
From home health to assisted living, it's more than hospitals - November 29, 2008
Midwest Regional Home Care employs 96 people - RNs, CNAs, LPNs, speech, physical and respiratory therapists as well as a social worker to help people remain in their homes when they might otherwise have to enter an institution....
Computers Unlimited and A/R Allegiance Group™ Form a Strategic Partnership - November 28, 2008
Computers Unlimited and A/R Allegiance Group together announce plans to develop fully customizable integration between TIMS software and CollectPlus™. This programming would allow TIMS to automatically upload specified account information to CollectPlus for billing and collection services, and then enable CollectPlus to return updated information to TIMS throughout the entire billing and collection process....
Number 1 State in Chiropractic Billing Performance Index in June is Illinois - The Blues and Medicare Lead - October 26, 2008
In June, the Chiropractic Office Billing Precision Index (BPI) gained 4.2 points above its May mark - making up all of the lost ground in May and outperforming April. Overall, June BPI reached 17.6 outperforming the national average of 17.7 by 0.1, and 2.1 points away from its best record of 15.5 in March of 2008....
Computers Unlimited/ARTSCO Partnership Takes Business Operations to New Heights - October 7, 2008
Computers Unlimited announces TIMS Software integration with ARTSCO's Rehab Anywhere Data®. Now TIMS Software imports patient, physician and insurance information from Rehab Anywhere® to enhance business operation efficiency...
1450 Announces the Release of the Dragon® Medical Selection Assistant - October 7, 2008
1450 provides a variety of resources assisting physicians who wish to automate their office processes. They have produced the Dragon Medical Selection Assistant for physicians to determine the most appropriate Dragon Medical product for their medical practice. Nuance's Dragon Medical is appropriate for doctors in practices as small as solo practice all the way to entire hospital systems....
New Partnership Integrates Vibration Therapy Into Stem Cell Procedures - October 4, 2008
Two leading companies in their respective industries are joining forces to integrate vibration therapy into the stem cell harvesting process....
MediConnect Offers to Donate Copies of Medical Records Lost During Hurricane Ike, Hurricane Gustav, and Tropical Storm Fay - September 30, 2008
MediConnect Global, Inc. today announced it will provide invaluable digital backup copies of archived medical records free of charge back to any patient or organization that has lost paper-based medical records as a result of Hurricane Ike, Hurricane Gustav or Tropical Storm Fay....
Occupational Therapy Gets People With Osteoarthritis Moving - September 30, 2008
In the pilot study, the researchers found that patients who engaged in activity strategy training along with regular exercise increased their physical activity, more so than those patients who only took part in exercise and health education sessions. Study results are now online and are set to appear in the October issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism....
Medicaid targets fraud in Indiana - September 27, 2008
Indiana is proposing new limits on Medicaid coverage for people seeking nursing home care if they used their money to make a contribution to a charity or paid a family member who is caring for them without a formal contract....
National Rehabilitation Awareness month celebrated - September 27, 2008
This week is National Rehabilitation Awareness week - a time set aside to celebrate the power of rehabilitation and educate communities about its impact....
Feds fine Brookfield clinic $1.88M - September 27, 2008
A Brookfield-based physical therapy chain under investigation for allegations it submitted false claims to various government health care programs has settled the case by paying a $1.88 million fine, federal authorities said Monday....
Laughlin Hospital Developing New Balance Disorders Clinic - September 22, 2008
The services will be provided in the physical therapy department at the hospital, which has already purchased a new testing machine, called a BalanceMaster, that can help determine what is causing a person to lose his or her balance. ...
Power Mobility Coalition Voices Concern Over Government Reports Outlining Lack of Oversight in the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Benefit - September 13, 2008
The Power Mobility Coalition (PMC), an association of manufacturers and suppliers of power mobility devices, raised concerns today about recent findings that questioned whether the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) accurately reviewed durable medical equipment (DME) claims that suppliers submitted for reimbursements after providing medical equipment to Medicare beneficiaries....
Chart Links and RemitDATA to Offer Reimbursement Benchmark Data for Rehabilitation - September 4, 2008
Chart Links, a provider of rehabilitation workflow management software, and RemitDATA, a provider of reimbursement productivity tools and benchmarking reports, will partner to offer reimbursement benchmark data to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and audiology clinics. The claims data will be aggregated and analyzed from a web-based suite of tools that the therapist will use alongside any existing practice management or billing system. The solution will make therapy practices more profitable and allow reimbursement comparison against national averages....
Intensive speech therapy helping stroke survivors find their voice - September 4, 2008
A new treatment center run by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is giving new hope to people with aphasia, a common yet little-known side effect of stroke....
Excelerated Rehab offers intensive therapy to younger patients - August 28, 2008
During intensive neurological rehabilitation is just what the name implies. Patients go to the clinic for three hours every day for three weeks, where, with a therapist, they use a universal exercise system of weights, pulleys and cords to stretch, strengthen and build up targeted muscle groups....
Allsport Dynamics' braces help rehabilitate and prevent injuries - August 28, 2008
Allsport holds two patents on products that prevent and rehabilitate sports-related injuries. The company provides ankle, wrist and elbow braces, and a number of other products, to professional sports teams and world-class athletes. White, who has been with the company since it was incorporated in 1990....
Chart Links To Integrate Pistolstar's Authentication Security Solution with Therapy Software - August 22, 2008
Integration of Password Authentication and Security Solution with Outpatient Rehabilitation Software Will Allow Chart Links' Customers to Strengthen Authentication Processes by Providing Self-Service Password Management to End-Users and Functionality to Administrators Who Need to Meet Security Initiatives....
Sending sick undocumented immigrants back home - August 20, 2008
The Tribune also examined the topic in articles about a stroke survivor sent to the Philippines by a Des Plaines nursing home because he was uninsured. Orlando Lopez, an undocumented Filipino alien, was afraid he'd die after the Nov. 2005 transfer – and he did....
MAC enters contract with physical therapy provider - August 20, 2008
The Mannford Town Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion to allow the City of Mannford and the Mannford Activity Center to enter into a contract with Rehabilitation and Therapy Partners at their regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 14....
MedSynergies Surgical Division Selected to Provide Practice Management and Revenue Cycle Solutions for Three Texas - August 18, 2008
MedSynergies Surgical Division, formerly Practice Performance Inc., was selected by North Texas-based practices Texas Orthopaedic Associates, LLP, Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center and Summit Therapeutic Concepts of Plano to provide practice management services and revenue cycle solutions in an effort to streamline operations, increase revenue and improve each practice's bottom line. ...
Centre Partners Announces Investment in Covenant Care LLC - August 14, 2008
Centre Partners, a leading middle market private equity firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, today announced it has completed its investment in Covenant Care LLC. The investment was concluded in partnership with Covenant Care's senior management team who will retain a significant stake in the business and continue in the same executive capacities with the company. ...
Missouri City Clinic Owner Gets 15-year Sentence For Medicare Billing Scam - August 14, 2008
A Missouri City therapist, who admitted cheating Medicaid and Medicare out of $225,000, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison....
Orion ICG, LLC Announces Acquisition of Therapy Staff, Incorporated - August 12, 2008
Orion ICG, LLC announced today that it has acquired the assets of Therapy Staff, Incorporated (TSI), a leading provider of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists to hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes....
Miracle machines - August 11, 2008
The newest physical and occupational therapy assistant at Doylestown Hospital never complains, even after performing the same exercises 250 times in an hour without a bathroom break. ...
OSHA allies with American Physical Therapy Association in Midwest to keep health care employees safe - August 11, 2008
The alliance will operate in six Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. He noted that the cooperative effort will focus on the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the safe handling of patients....
Nursing home boss hit with charge - August 9, 2008
The operator of a troubled Bronx nursing home turned herself in Thursday to face a felony charge for failing to provide workers' compensation insurance for her employees for 13 months....
Physical therapist identifies future pain with new exam - August 9, 2008
Eric Browning, physical therapist at Keith Physical Therapy, 13301 N. Meridian, created the Musculoskeletal Exam to predict the likely places an individual might develop pain and identify muscles that already might be causing episodic pain....
APTA Applauds Introduction Of Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act - August 9, 2008
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) applauds the recent introduction of HR 6792 Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2008 by Representatives Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) and John Boozman (R-AR). This bill will improve the recruitment and retention of physical therapists in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)....
American Physical Therapy Association Launches Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) - August 6, 2008
The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) for prospective physical therapist (PT) students and professional education programs is now available from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)....
AIS Launches HIPAA Compliance Center - a Web-Based Service that Helps Organizations Safeguard Patient Privacy and Data - August 5, 2008
New HIPAA compliance portal helps providers reduce the chances of fines and penalties, private lawsuits and public relations nightmares, which many HIPAA covered entities are encountering...
RehabCare Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results - August 4, 2008
RehabCare Group, Inc. (NYSE:RHB) today reported financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008. Comparative results for the quarter and six months follow....
Need for physical therapists growing - August 4, 2008
By the year 2014, "there is a projected increase in health care workers needed in South Dakota of nearly 30 percent," Health Secretary Doneen Hollingsworth said in a cover letter to the report. The need for physical therapists could become critical in coming years, the report indicates....
11 Part B Billing Scenarios for PTs and OTs - July 31, 2008
This page is designed to clarify existing therapy policy and to provide guidance on current Part B billing issues relevant to physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs) and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and to the services they provide. Because we have received numerous requests to restore the previously published 11 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) resulting from the 9/13/02 Open Door Forum on Group Therapy, we have chosen to reformat these FAQs into "billing scenarios" to appear below. As a result, the 11 Part B Billing Scenarios are specific to PTs and OTs. We will update this Web Page to reflect changes in policy (for example, CCI edits, new codes, new coverage determinations) that impact therapy billing and/or to provide clarification on billing policy for PTs, OTs and/or SLPs....
Call24 Technologies, Inc. Announces Release of CallDoc24(TM) -- Fully Automated Answering Service for Physicians - July 29, 2008
CallDoc24 answers after-hours calls, records messages and contacts the physician on-call. In addition, CallDoc24 maintains an archive of every message, is cost-effective, HIPAA compliant, secure and easy to setup and use. CallDoc24 also mitigates risk by tracking the life cycle of a message - from the moment it was received thru the time the physician returned the call. ...
Physical Therapy Channel Announces A Dedicated Video Share Website with all the Features of YouTube - Specifically for the Physical Therapy Profession - July 29, 2008
The Physical Therapy Channel is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that has recently announced the introduction of a video share website with all the features and benefits of YouTube, but designed specifically for the Physical Therapy Profession. ...
American Physical Therapy Association Applauds Sen Baucus For Standing Up Against Therapy Cap - July 28, 2008
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) applauds Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) for urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to maintain the exceptions process to Medicare Part B therapy caps in a letter sent yesterday to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Michael Leavitt. ...
U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Override President Bush's Veto of HR-6331 - July 28, 2008
"The American Physical Therapy Association praises the House of Representatives for recognizing the need to protect Medicare beneficiaries who need rehabilitation services the most - seniors and persons with disabilities - by voting today to override President Bush's veto of HR 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act....
Highmark collection system leads to feud with providers - July 22, 2008
A midstate chiropractor says he was forced to close his doors because of an ongoing financial feud with Highmark Inc., stemming from the health insurer's system for collecting money from doctors who, in Highmark's eyes, provide excessive or unwarranted care. ...
Firm settles over data mishandling at Levelland clinic - July 17, 2008
Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership and parent company Select Medical Corp. will pay the state $990,000 - $890,000 of which will go to the general revenue fund to be used exclusively for the investigation and prosecution of identity theft cases....
Tx Xchange Launches Web-Based Solution for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Providers to Address Demands of Healthcare Consumerism - July 17, 2008
According to Mark Barnes DPT, Founder & CEO of Tx Xchange, "The delivery and consumption of rehabilitative care has stagnated over the last 25 years and in today's consumer driven healthcare marketplace, rehab therapists need software solutions to provide better care and a more enjoyable patient experience."...
Medicare Changes Could Cripple Physical Therapists - July 12, 2008
In Bakhshoudeh's case, he estimates he could lose over half his clients, which translates to more than 80 percent of his profits because Medicare reimburses him better than most insurers and HMOs. Calling the potential damage to his business "devastating," he estimated he could only afford to keep his doors open for another month or two if Washington does not act soon....
Hauser elected treasurer of national organization - July 12, 2008
Connie Hauser, CEO of Corbin-based PT Pros, has been elected treasurer of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)....
ZipClaims.com and InstaMed® Enhance Medical Billing for Millions of Practitioners - June 26, 2008
ABC Coding Solutions, developer of ZipClaims.com, has selected the InstaMed healthcare payments network and platform for its ZipClaims.com medical billing solutions designed to serve a population of 2.5 million non-physician healthcare providers. ZipClaims.com gives these healthcare providers a unique way to get paid quickly while avoiding fraud. ZipClaims.com is an online insurance claims filing system specifically designed to address the billing challenges that affect millions of non-physician health professionals....
Nationally Recognized Instructor Adds Live Audio Component to Expanding E-Library - June 18, 2008
This audio conference provided information for those seeking time sensitive information on preventing reimbursement denials using successful quality assurance tools, as well as an introduction to the ten-part mini-series Brewer will develop to add to Dynamic's extensive online library. Participating students were eligible to receive professional contact hours for continuing education....
Yuma Rehab Hospital awarded Excellency recognition - June 11, 2008
"Meeting the criteria to become a Stroke Center of Excellence means we have achieved something that highlights the accomplishments of what we do here at the hospital, and notes we exceed what the established benchmarks are for a rehab hospital," said Ellen Hamilton, marketing director for the rehab center....
Postcards Help Physical Therapists Heal Practice - June 7, 2008
What's the difference between a thriving physical therapy practice and one that doesn't have enough patients? Advertising and promotion. Advertising and promotion, however, can be very expensive. For a physical therapist that doesn't want to hire an expensive marketing campaign, the solution may be direct mail postcards....
Health Care Fraud - FBI Report - May 28, 2008
The FBI investigated 2,493 cases of healthcare fraud in fiscal year 2007, leading to 635 convictions....
The National Rehabilitation Hospital Selects MediServe to Support Revenue Enhancements and Cost Reductions in Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab Services - May 27, 2008
The National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Washington, DC has contracted with MediServe for the implementation and support of the MediLinks solution for rehabilitative medicine. Through this agreement, the NRH anticipates recognizing revenue enhancements and cost reductions through implementation of MediServe's proprietary information system and consulting services. These services will be delivered in the NRH 137-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) and in its extensive outpatient rehab network....
With Surgeries on the Rise, UCSD Medical Center Carves Out Deal - May 11, 2008
To deal with a growing number of surgeries, the UC San Diego Medical Center is partnering with an Alabama-based provider of specialty surgical services at a La Jolla facility near the UCSD campus....
MedLink Acquires 100% of Anywhere MD - May 10, 2008
MedLink International, Inc. (OTCBB: MLKNA) announced today that it has completed the full acquisition of all the outstanding assets and operations of Anywhere MD, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ANWM), a leading provider of mobile EMR solutions to healthcare facilities in the chiropractic market....
Medicare Fee Cuts Could Devastate Rehabilitation Services, Physical Therapists Warn Congress - May 10, 2008
Pending cuts to the Medicare physician fee schedule could severely hamper the ability of physical therapists to serve the rehabilitation needs of seniors and people with disabilities -- driving up overall costs while decreasing quality of care, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and its Private Practice Section....
LoBiondo receives medical/rehabilitation award - May 10, 2008
Representative Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) was awarded the 2008 Chairman's Award by the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association (AMRPA) during an awards ceremony last month in Washington, DC....
Cable Driven Robot Assists Patients with Neurological Disorders - May 7, 2008
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a unique robotic device to assist with the physical rehabilitation process of patients suffering from neurological damages to their upper extremities such as those due to stroke or Parkinson's disease. This device is the first-known cable driven robot to utilize a barrier between the operator and the moving mechanisms of the system....
State charges Baldwin home care agency with fraud - May 4, 2008
The state attorney general's office yesterday announced criminal charges and a civil lawsuit against a nurse-staffing company with offices in Baldwin, saying the company sent more than 1,000 home health aides with little or no training to care for elderly clients in New York City and Long Island....
ResCare Acquires Texas Home Care Services - May 4, 2008
ResCare, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSCR) the nation's leading provider of residential, training, educational and support services for people with disabilities and special needs, today announced the acquisition of Select Health Care Services, a home health care agency located in Baytown, Texas, serving 30 counties in the Houston area....
Leading Provider United Seating & Mobility Implements Authentidate's Inscrybe Healthcare Platform to Standardize and Streamline Administrative Process - May 4, 2008
Authentidate Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: ADAT), a worldwide provider of secure workflow management software and web-based services, today announced that United Seating & Mobility, one of the nation's leading providers of comprehensive seating and mobility solutions for people with disabilities, will utilize the Inscrybe(TM) Healthcare platform from Authentidate(R) to facilitate its mobility provisioning process....
SourceMedical wins contract for Atlanta Falcons Physical Therapy Centers - May 4, 2008
SourceMedical, a leading provider of outpatient information management solutions, today announced it is providing its TherapySource solution to Atlanta Falcons Physical Therapy Centers, a new physical therapy and sports rehabilitation business operated by Falcons' owner Arthur Blank's management company....
Man accused of staging crashes and operating fraudulent clinics - May 4, 2008
A former Dorchester man has been indicted on federal charges that he staged multiple auto accidents and operated fraudulent physical therapy clinics in Boston and other cities that were used to treat people for what often turned out to be fake injuries....
Cuts in Medicare reimbursement to doctors may limit access to health care for seniors - April 20, 2008
Without congressional action, reimbursement from Medicare to physicians nationwide will be reduced by 10 percent in January, with cuts predicted to rise to 40 percent by 2016. While that's not good news for physicians, it may be even worse news for seniors and the disabled, whose access to Medicare treatment stands to be curtailed as physicians refuse to accept new patients....
Class Action Brought by Duane Morris on Behalf of Licensed Physical Therapists in the State of Maine Participating in Anthem's Networks Survives Antit - April 17, 2008
Chief Judge Humphrey of the Maine Business and Consumer Court recently allowed a class action filed on behalf of all licensed physical therapists who are participating providers with Anthem Health Plans of Maine to go forward against Anthem for allegations of violations of the Maine Antitrust Act, which carries the possibility of an award of multiple damages and attorneys fees, as well as a claim of breach of contract. ...
Founder of Rehab Center Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicaid - April 17, 2008
The former president and primary stockholder of McAllen-based Just for Kids rehabilitation center pleaded guilty Monday to defrauding the Medicaid program. According to authorities, Eliseo Sandoval filed inflationary cost reports to the taxpayer-funded program in order to obtain reimbursements to support a lavish lifestyle and personal business ventures, including real estate and sporting goods enterprises....
5 Ways to Lower Your Medical Bills - April 15, 2008
Sanjiv Luthra of Los Altos, Calif., suffered from the pain and fatigue of rapid-onset arthritis so severe that he couldn't walk 10 feet until he underwent double knee replacement surgery last year. Almost two years later, he can walk and run but still suffers the fallout from another ailment: medical bills....
American National Billing Company Hires New Medical Biller - April 15, 2008
American National Billing Company, the premier outsource medical billing company based in Scottsdale, Arizona has hired CT Reatherford to meet the growing demands of the business....
You Can't Afford Not To Care About Coding - April 15, 2008
"Well, they just couldn't care less." Wow, what a response. I was totally amazed as I stood at the front counter of a multi-provider clinic. I had been next door speaking with a family practice physician who had been trying to improve evaluation and management (E&M) coding in his practice. On my way out, I thought I'd drop off a flyer about one of my upcoming MPECS Practice Profitability Workshops to see whether the providers in that office might be interested in attending. ...
Beyond Billing: Attentiveness Pays - April 15, 2008
Few things I can think of are more challenging than managing a medical practice. The nature of the practice usually has some influence on the way the office functions from day to day, but the goal is the same: providing quality health care to every patient....
How to Start a Medical Claims Processing Business - April 15, 2008
A medical billing service is a doctor's key to getting paid. Despite the fact that the health-care industry is alive and well in America, most doctors and other health-care providers have no idea how to get themselves paid quickly and efficiently, if at all, by either insurers or patients who are also waiting for that check to arrive in the mail. Private and government-administered insurance companies, HMOs, PPOs and a host of other mysteriously initialed plans have conspired to make physician reimbursements as elusive as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Doctors, once the lords of the health-care world, are fast becoming the underdogs....
A Physical Fit: Group opens up sports to people with disabilities - April 13, 2008
Twelve years ago, Sue Gotts was a busy recreational therapist helping clients adjust to life with a new disability. It was when these clients began asking how they could stay active once they finished therapy that Gotts came up with an idea....
River Valley Physical Therapy clinic opens - April 13, 2008
Together, Gerard Breuker and Carla Schimmelpfennig have 35 years' experience treating patients in hospitals, rehab units, nursing homes and through home health care. Now they've combined forces and opened River Valley Physical Therapy Spine and Joint Center at 595 E. North St., Bradley....
Officials Mark Physical Therapy Month - April 2, 2008
4/2/2008 - A factory worker with a broken ankle, a grandmother suffering from arthritis, or even a receptionist with carpal tunnel. All are examples of people suffering from ailments that hinder them from performing everyday tasks. For each, occupational therapy could mean a world of difference....
Mind and body
Sport medicine therapist Toni Dauwalter takes her patients' recovery personally - April 1, 2008
When I looked at choosing a career, I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do. How can you be, when you're 18 years old? I was athletic and interested in sports. I was interested in medicine, but I didn't want to dispense pills and look down throats. And I wanted to make exercise part of my job. I decided to go into physical therapy, and graduated with my degree in the spring of 1979....
Downeast Rehab Thanks VillageSoup Readers for 5 Years! - April 1, 2008
Downeast Rehabilitation Associates on Rte. 1, Rockport would like to thank the readers of the VillageSoup for voting us "Best Physical Therapy Provider" for the 5th consecutive year. We were very honored to learn that Knox and Waldo County residents have recognized the quality of the rehabilitative care Downeast Rehab has provided to this area over the past 30 years....
More than just a nursing home
Steuben County Health Care Facility will offer comforts, advanced treatments - March 30, 2008
It's the 2008 version of a nursing home -- the new $19 million Steuben County Health Care Facility at 7002 Mount Washington Road in Bath. Instead of stressing skilled nursing exclusively, the new facility has branched out into rehabilitation -- for both residents and the public....
Chautauqua PT, OT & SLP Celebrates National OT Month - March 30, 2008
Tuesday, marks the first day of National Occupational Therapy Month. Chautauqua PT, OT & SPL Professionals at the Riverwalk Center in Jamestown, recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association, can be found at www.aota.org. The month-long celebration has been in existence for a many years, according to Judi Goerke, patient development coordinator for Chautauqua PT, OT & SLP. ...
Arcadia's Physical Therapy Program Moves Up to 7th in Nation in U.S. News
Evidence-Based Research and Pro Bono Work Around the Globe Help Distingu - March 28, 2008
GLENSIDE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. News & World Report today ranked Arcadia University's (www.arcadia.edu) Physical Therapy program 7th in the nation among the more than 200 graduate PT programs....
Aquatic therapy service helps patients heal faster - March 27, 2008
Aquatic therapy is not necessarily a new type of physical therapy, but it is becoming more popular for several reasons. It is less painful than traditional physical therapy, or land therapy. Insurance health care managers like it because therapy can begin earlier in the healing process, and patients are likely to have fewer therapy sessions....
Less Waiting, Frustration for Orthopedic Patients - New Neighbor, Partner Provides Physical Therapy for Children's Bone & Spine Surgery - March 26, 2008
Las Vegas, NV, March 26, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Full recovery of pediatric bone and spine injuries or conditions require a total care approach. Apart from the initial treatments of possible bracing or surgery, patients generally undergo months of rigorous physical therapy in order to achieve the best results. For patients of Children's Bone and Spine Surgery, this type of care is not only routine – it's hassle-free....
Medical Accounts Receivable Financing-Stat! - March 23, 2008
Medical Accounts Receivable Financing-Stat! explores the unique issues presented to lenders and B2B medical businesses in order to successfully factor medical receivables....
Potomac Valley therapist knows his function - March 23, 2008
KEYSER - Physical therapy is available at the Potomac Valley Hospital without a physician's referral but insurance companies sometimes balk at paying without a referral....
CollaborateMD Offers Upgrade Program to Competitors' Users
Current Medisoft™, Lytec®, AltaPoint, Medical Manager and Misys Customers Get Discount - March 20, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CollaborateMD, a leading provider of Internet practice management and medical billing software for the health care industry, announced today an upgrade program for existing users of Medisoft, Lytec, AltaPoint, Medical Manager and Misys. The program is offered to help medical offices and medical billing services lower costs and have more freedom and flexibility by utilizing an on-demand, online practice management software program. The program is available through April 30. ...
"Wii-habilitation" at Canton-Potsdam Hospital - March 20, 2008
POTSDAM, N.Y. -- It's therapy for the 21st century. Patients at Canton-Potsdam Hospital are using Nintendo Wii as part of their rehabilitation. They can box against a therapist, play bowling, tennis, or baseball....
Physical Therapists Offer Low-Cost Solution To Increasing Health Costs - March 19, 2008
Health care expenditures for patients with spinal conditions are rising without an associated increase in health status, according to a February, 2008 research report appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study suggests Americans may be wasting their money for treatments as the overall proportion of people with impaired function increased from 1997-2005, despite a 65% increase in expenditures to treat spine conditions. Physical therapists offering spinal mobilization, exercise, and advice can provide an effective alternative for patients with back and neck problems, often at a lower cost....
Medical advances helping woman with damaged spine - March 19, 2008
Melinda Albert was 20 years old when she learned there was a rare tumor on her spine. The tumor was removed, but it left her with nerve damage along her spine, which causes numbness and spasms. Eighteen years later - after several surgeries and countless physical therapy sessions - the left side of Albert's body is plagued with a numb and tingly feeling....
New elder care center to open in Lynchburg - March 15, 2008
PACE bundles concepts like adult day care, home health, physical and occupational therapy and dietary assistance in an intensive setting. The program expects to enroll about 125 people, most age 55 and older and recipients of both Medicare and Medicaid....
Life Policies Bill OK'd
Autism-Therapy Plan Also Advances - March 13, 2008
A Connecticut legislative panel approved bills Tuesday meant to crack down on a life insurance scam and require health insurers to pay for therapies for people with autism disorders. Group or individual health insurance policies would have to cover physical, speech and occupational therapy for treatment of autism, to the extent the policy covers those services for other diseases and conditions....
CMC rehab program goes high-tech - March 8, 2008
Rehabilitation therapy services at Carlsbad Medical Center has a new device, the PrimusRS, a BTE Technologies creation that is used to offer high-tech rehabilitation. The same device is used in athlete rehabilitation programs at U.S. Olympic training centers. ...
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group Announces the Acquisition of Medical Emergency Treatment (MET) in East Windsor, New Jersey - March 7, 2008
VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group added to its network of occupational and urgent care centers with the acquisition of Medical Emergency Treatment (MET), 441 Route 30, East Windsor, New Jersey. U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group is the second largest operator of occupational healthcare centers in the nation....
RehabCare Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results - March 5, 2008
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RehabCare Group, Inc. (NYSE:RHB) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. Comparative results for the quarter and year follow....
PMC to eliminate its outpatient physical therapy - March 4, 2008
The East Stroudsburg hospital will end outpatient physical therapy, based at the Stroud Building on Route 611, on April 4. Four physical therapists will be transferred inside the hospital to work with the inpatients. But the program's only occupational therapist - Christine Hoban - will lose her job....
Area Schools Set To Lose Millions Under Medicaid Policy Changes - March 3, 2008
Educators nationwide are protesting a Bush administration move to curtail hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid funding for disabled students that could force some schools already in budget straits to trim health services or cut back instructional programs....
Merged clinics to host grand opening - March 3, 2008
Clark-Arias Physical Therapy will host a grand opening for its new clinic Monday. The operation, 275 W. Tietan St., merges Walla Walla Physical Therapy and Excel Physical Therapy. The clinic is owned by Mike Clark and George Arias, who will provide outpatient orthopedic physical therapy....
Schools will lose funds - March 3, 2008
MONMOUTH - Between $10 million and $15 million will be lost annually in reimbursement claims for administrative costs that identify and enroll Medicaid-eligible students and the cost to transport them to speech and physical therapy for schools across a third of Illinois....
Laurel Crest to learn status
Survey results will determine if center gets full or second provisional license - March 3, 2008
EBENSBURG - Cambria County commissioners are waiting for results on a state survey that will determine if Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center will get back its full license....
A vote for healthcare as a critical issue facing Nevada - March 3, 2008
Affordable healthcare is one of the major issues facing political candidates in this year's election. Billions of dollars are spent on the healthcare industry, a system that is largely out of control, leaving individuals and their families without adequate healthcare coverage and, in many cases, without any coverage at all. According to the 2005 U. S. Census Bureau Report, Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States, 46.6 million people were without health insurance coverage in 2005, up from 45.3 million people in 2004....
Butler Health System Selects ProVation Software for Gastroenterology Procedure Documentation and Coding - March 3, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--ProVation(R) Medical, part of Wolters Kluwer Health, and Butler Health System announced today that Butler Health System has selected ProVation(R) MD software for Gastroenterology documentation and coding. The software will be implemented at Butler Ambulatory Surgery Center and Butler Memorial Hospital....
Allscripts Acquires Extended Care Information Network - March 3, 2008
CHICAGO, Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allscripts, the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, announced today it has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Extended Care Information Network (ECIN), a leading provider of hospital care management and discharge planning software, for approximately $90 million in cash....
Fair Isaac's new score: Hospital bill-paying - March 3, 2008
DALLAS - Mortgage lenders aren't the only ones showing more interest in your credit score these days -- the health industry is creating its own score to judge your ability to pay. The new MedFICO score, being designed with the help of Minneapolis-based credit industry giant Fair Isaac Corp., could debut as early as this summer in some hospitals....
Start-up puts wheels under massages - March 3, 2008
Greg Jack, a Gilbert-based health care consultant, is going into the mobile therapeutic massage business. Jack bought the first, and so far only, Valley franchise for a new Scottsdale company N8 Touch and is gearing up to roll his massage chairs into special events like 10-K runs, fairs and the Gilbert Days celebration....
Man pleads guilty to felony Medicaid fraud - March 3, 2008
A Howard County man pleaded guilty Thursday in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City to two counts of Medicaid fraud for his role in a $4 million billing scheme....
Therap Services Announces Release 7.2 for the Developmental Disability Community - March 2, 2008
WATERBURY, Conn., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Services announces the release of version 7.2 of its integrated suite of documentation, communication and reporting applications. Therap version 7.2 will feature new forms such as the Immunization Form and Consultation Form in the Health Tracking module and the Emergency Medical/Behavior Intervention Strategies (EMBIS) form in the GER module....
Nightingale Informatix Divests Therapist Helper Business - March 1, 2008
Nightingale Informatix Corporation (TSX-V: NGH), a provider of healthcare software and services, announced today that it has sold its Therapist Helper business to Netsmart Technologies, Inc. of Great River, New York. ...
Evidence in Motion Acquires Fit for Work - February 26, 2008
Louisville, KY (February 25, 2008) – Evidence in Motion, LLC, and Fit for Work, LP, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement whereby Fit for Work will sell a majority stake in its business to Evidence in Motion for an undisclosed sum....
Patients have direct access to physical therapy - February 25, 2008
In 2002, Pennsylvania reacted to this type of frustration and became the 35th state to allow direct access to physical therapy. Under the provisions of the law, physical therapists who meet certain criteria are able to apply for a direct access certificate of authorization, and certificate holders are able to evaluate and treat patients without a physician referral....
Physical therapists move through 1st year in business - February 25, 2008
Simard and her business partner, Diane Levasseur, share more than their leftovers. Their joint venture, Cornerstone Physical Therapy LLC, recently completed its first year in the Riverbend Marketplace, on Route 102. The firm began as banter between two longtime co-workers, and it continues to grow....
FileVision Helps Outpatient Therapy Clinic Increase Front Office Productivity, Expedite Billing Process - February 21, 2008
Atlanta - FileVision announced today that Hand & Therapy Specialists, Inc., an outpatient occupational and physical therapy clinic, will implement the new hosted version of FileVision's solution to improve front office productivity, reduce billing cycles and ultimately raise business profits....
Physical therapists feeling squeezed - February 20, 2008
At least 10 outpatient physical therapy clinics across Southwest Florida have closed since midsummer as a trio of trends has sapped the businesses' income....
Therapeutic Associates Selects athenahealth Services for Clinics in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho - February 19, 2008
PORTLAND, Ore. and WATERTOWN, Mass., Feb. 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- athenahealth, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATHN), a leading provider of internet-based business services for physician practices, today announced that Therapeutic Associates, Inc. (TAI) will deploy athenahealth's on-demand practice management and billing service at its outpatient facilities in the Pacific Northwest as it looks to enhance operational workflow, financial performance and provider connectivity across its care delivery organization....
Chiropractic Office Billing Quality - Comparative Analysis Using Performance Index - February 15, 2008
It's good to have choices. And if you're a provider staring at a list of accounts receivable that are creeping up on 120 days, those choices become meaningful. The way that's done is by utilizing the power of indexing to compare payment performance among insurance companies on a level playing field, which ranks payers according to selected criteria....
Outsourced Chiropractic Billing Service Performance Benchmark - September 2006 - February 15, 2008
September Billing Performance Index (BPI) underperformed August value by 5.6%, replacing five participants in the list of top ten performers and dropping the index from 16.3 down to 21.9. This article describes a fourth iteration of a prototype for a rule-based chiropractic billing index, including its coverage definition, update cycle, volume weighting, and provided information....
Electronic Medical Billing Software and Service Compliance in Chiropractic Office - February 15, 2008
Over the course of the past two decades, federal and state enforcement agencies have investigated medical billing incidents and brought multiple enforcement actions against healthcare practices. The list of agencies tasked with billing compliance enforcement includes federal Department of Justice, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Service, state Medicaid fraud control units, and others....
Physical Therapy Billing - Shared Knowledge Base For Improved Control and Compliance - February 15, 2008
A new industry of high-technology rehab and physical therapy billing has mushroomed under the auspices of its promise to streamline the collections process and leave doctors with more time to care for their patients. Though many high-quality services and systems exist, an overwhelming variety of options and attractive (yet unsubstantiated) performance claims from some providers have charmed busy doctors into making poor strategic decisions for their practices....
Physical Therapy Billing - ROI and Price-Performance Calculation for Solving Outsourcing Dilemma - February 15, 2008
Internet-based technology has been applied effectively to reduce physical therapy and rehab practice billing costs, especially at the stages of claims validity tests (scrubbing) and electronic submission. The decision about the scope of of automation depends on the total cost of ownership, which is often difficult to compute. Quantification of billing quality and its inclusion into price-performance equation of billing service yields more comprehensive financial picture and better decisions about billing service outsourcing and management. It is effective, however, only subject to controlled billing performance levels and process transparency....
Physical Therapy Billing - February 15, 2008
Physical therapy billing is often misunderstood and taken for granted by most private practices which result in thousands of dollars lost each month, if not more. Proper PT billing and CPT coding can make or break a practice. Those who know rehab billing secrets and techniques and do it well are more successful overall. Those who do not fully understand billing for physical therapy don't do as well....
Rehab Billing Service Outsourcing - Zero-Sum Argument and Cost-Benefit Analysis - February 15, 2008
Over 17 percent of accounts receivable for an average physical therapy practice are beyond 120 days since the date of service. Although this may not seem to be a problem, as it would be expected that the money will come eventually, in fact an unpaid claim that is 180 days overdue has less than 1% chance of ever being paid. In other words, the average rehab practice delivers almost one fifth of its services for free. Would billing outsourcing be an appropriate solution for this problem?...
A path to better health - February 15, 2008
While state and federal elected officials are planning major surgery on the nation's health-care system, a local group is starting with a shrewder approach: taking the patient's temperature....
CMS agrees to keep Medicare for Northwoods - February 15, 2008
ALBANY - The federal government last month started to shut four Northwoods Rehabilitation and Extended Care facilities out of the Medicare program, potentially throwing the care of 400 patients into even greater uncertainty....
Physical Therapy Billing - Will Outsourcing End in 2008? - January 6, 2008
The dramatic economic growth of India has created some negative implications for offshore Business Process Outsourcing organizations (BPO). Some of these implications can be directly attributed to the devaluation of the USD in comparison to the rupee. If this trend persists, and the USD continues to lose its value in comparison to the rupee, only the most efficient BPO's in India will be able to continue to make a profit....
Biden Outlines Health Care Plan For All Americans - January 4, 2008
Des Moines, IA (October 23, 2007) - Today Sen. Joe Biden announced his health care plan for all Americans....
Heal Thyself - January 4, 2008
The power of mind over biology is a mystery that science has just begun to understand, but healers from the the Eastern world did not wait for science to break the mind-body code. Elaborate systems of curing and preventing disease have been developed by trial and error, and applied by faith in an invisible energy called "qi."...
Quick Study
Private Schools Offer Fast Track for Career Training - January 4, 2008
The first step into many careers is through the door of a training facility. And when it comes to gaining the credentials you need to be hired in the shortest possible time, there is no better entry point than a private vocational school....
Doctors Improve Patient Care with Affinity Billing
Integrated Workflow Helps Manage Growing Patient Volume, Regulatory Compliance, and Profitabili - January 4, 2008
Dr. Gamil Makar, Family Medicine, St. Joseph's Health System in New Jersey, has seen his appointment frequency grow by 24% since engaging Affinity Billing. Integrated practice workflow ties together patient scheduling, SOAP notes, and revenue cycle management....
MedSynergies and Practice Performance Inc. Merge to Offer Complete Solutions Portfolio for Optimizing Physician Practice Operations - December 29, 2007
DALLAS, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- MedSynergies Inc., a leading provider of healthcare revenue cycle services and technology that includes advanced analytics and reporting platforms, announced it has completed a merger with Dallas-based healthcare management and technology company Practice Performance Inc. (PPI), effective August 31....
How healthy is your medical credit score?
System being designed to help hospitals figure out whether you'll pay them - December 29, 2007
Mortgage lenders aren't the only ones showing more interest in your credit score these days – the health industry is creating its own score to judge your ability to pay....
North St. Louis County nursing home among the nation's worst - December 29, 2007
A north St. Louis County nursing home is among the worst of more than 16,000 in the nation and could be forced to close unless it improves, a federal agency said Thursday....
Sybase iAnywhere Helps Healthcare Industry Revolutionize and Improve Patient Care - December 29, 2007
DUBLIN, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sybase iAnywhere today announced continuing momentum for the adoption of its leading technologies to power innovative healthcare applications developed by organizations such as Peoplefirst Rehabilitation, Per-Se Technologies, STI Computing, and IDEXX. Sybase iAnywhere helps vendors deliver powerful, flexible, and cost-effective human and animal healthcare solutions that enable organizations of any size to deliver timely access to critical patient information, streamline business processes and reduce administrative costs....
Campbell Clinic Selects athenahealth's On-Demand Practice Management Service for Greater Financial and Operational Outcomes - December 29, 2007
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. and WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- pic For Immediate Release athenahealth, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATHN), a leading provider of Internet-based business services for physician practices, today announced at the Medical Group Management Association's (MGMA) national convention in Philadelphia, that the Campbell Clinic, one of the world's premier orthopaedic centers, has selected athenahealth's on-demand practice management and billing service, athenaCollector(SM), for its four facilities throughout the state of Tennessee....
Medicare bill summary - December 29, 2007
Here's a summary of the proposed Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 as released by the Senate Finance Committee....
New York Doctor Pleads Guilty to Health Care Claims Fraud
Doctor Stole Over $2 Million from Insurance Companies - December 29, 2007
May 24, 2007 -- TRENTON - New Jersey Attorney General Stuart Rabner and Division of Criminal Justice Director Gregory A. Paw announced that a New York physician pleaded guilty today to defrauding insurance companies by submitting numerous false Personal Injury Protection (PIP) auto insurance claims....
Nightingale signs US$3.1 million enterprise agreement with Baltimore hospital - December 29, 2007
MARKHAM, Ontario, Dec 20, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nightingale Informatix Corporation ("Nightingale") (TSX VENTURE: NGH), one of North America's fastest growing healthcare software and services providers, today announced that it has signed a three-year $3.1 million revenue cycle management contract with Baltimore, Maryland-based Harbor Hospital, a 203-bed hospital with 52 employed physicians and an affiliated network of more than 200 active physicians. All financial terms are in U.S. dollars....
Lack of medical bills dogs prisons
Officials catching heat for their accounting of costly inmate care - December 29, 2007
Not reviewing itemized bills for tens of millions of taxpayer dollars spent annually on inmate medical care didn't make sense to state Sen. John A. Carey Jr....
athenahealth Helps Physicians Maximize Revenue Under New National Medicare Pay-for-Performance Program - December 29, 2007
WATERTOWN, Mass., March 23, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) (PRIMEZONE) -- athenahealth, Inc., the premier provider of web-based services, knowledge, and software for medical practices, today announced that its web-based athenaNet(r) practice management system now includes new physician quality measures and coding rules for its entire national client base as part of the new Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA) that was signed into law in December 2006....
Audit: DOH Overpaid Medical Providers $25 Million - December 29, 2007
ALBANY---The New York State Department of Health overpaid medical providers $25.7 million for clinic services for hospitalized Medicaid recipients because controls within DOH's eMedNY claims processing system designed to prevent double payments for services were not being used and the clinics were not following Medicaid billing guidelines, according to an audit released Friday by the state Comptroller's office....
Coffee Health Group Earns User Excellence Award for Innovative Use of Technology
Boston WorkStation Scripting Helps Improve Efficiency - December 29, 2007
SHERBORN, MA--(Marketwire - June 12, 2007) - Boston Software Systems™, the leader in workflow automation technology to the healthcare market, today named Coffee Health Group as the winner of the first annual Boston WorkStation™ User Excellence Award. This honor recognizes Coffee Health Group for its successful business office application, which is generating an estimated $30,000 per month increase in revenues....
National Medical Imaging Installs SourceRad Throughout Its 21 Facilities - December 29, 2007
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SourceMedical, a leader in information management solutions for outpatient and diagnostic imaging centers, today added 21 new SourceRad integrated RIS/PACS/Billing solution installations to its customer base. National Medical Imaging (NMI), a national provider of diagnostic imaging services, has signed up to install SourceRad in all of its facilities....
Tech-Savvy Gulf Coast Chiropractor Cures Practice Headaches with RAPID Chiropractic Software from ACOM's Healthcare Business Division - December 29, 2007
Florida chiropractor Dr. Joseph Ferrantelli enhanced the efficiency and productivity of his practice as well as his relationships with referral sources with the implementation of RAPID chiropractic software from the ACOM Healthcare Business Division....
AlphaQuest and Care2Learn Launch E-learning Solution for Billing, Coding and Compliance Professionals - December 29, 2007
Care2Learn and AlphaQuest, LLC announce a new E-learning solution for billing, coding and compliance professionals. The customized online learning management system, known as AlphaQuest University ("AQU"), http://www.alphaquestllc.com; or www.codingacademy.com;, was developed to serve the greater than 100,000 certified billing, coding and compliance professionals in the healthcare industry....
Langer, Inc. Signs Preferred Provider Agreement With Genesis Rehabilitation Services - December 29, 2007
DEER PARK, N.Y., June 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Langer, Inc. (Nasdaq:GAIT) "Langer" or the "Company") today announced the signing of a two year agreement with Genesis Rehabilitation Services ("GRS"), a subsidiary of Genesis HealthCare Corporation, designating Regal Medical, Inc. ("Regal"), a subsidiary of Langer, as a preferred provider of contracture management products and services to patients in long-term care facilities where GRS provides rehabilitation services....
Physical therapist teaches board new exercises - December 29, 2007
Before getting down to business matters, the Teton County Hospital District Board, meeting Sept. 24, learned about a new exercise program, "Beyond Kegels," that Teton Medical Center physical therapists are promoting to strengthen pelvic floor muscles....
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates Selects athenahealth's Web-Based Practice Management Service - December 29, 2007
WATERTOWN, Mass. & DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--athenahealth, Inc., the premier provider of web-based services, knowledge, and software for medical practices, today announced that Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A., a leading orthopaedic surgical group with over 60 providers and nine locations, has selected athenahealth's athenaNet® practice management system to bolster its financial and operational performance....
Misys EMR(R)'s Flexible Products Strengthen Business Performance at Tidewater Physical Therapy - December 29, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2006--Misys Healthcare Systems, a market leader in healthcare IT, today announced that Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. (TPTI) has selected Misys EMR(R) to clinically automate the 20-location, 50-therapist practice in Virginia and North Carolina, freeing the clinicians to devote more time to patient care. TPTI considered a range of solutions before concluding that Misys EMR, a flexible electronic medical record solution, will best meet the specific needs of their large, multi-site physical therapy practice....
Medical Transcription Industry Moving to Make the Philippines a Major Global Player - December 29, 2007
(PRWEB) September 6, 2006 -- A significant growth is being envisioned for the Philippine business processing industry in the near future; much of this growth is centered in medical transcription....
FONAR Announces Fiscal 2006 Year-End Financial Results - December 29, 2007
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2006--FONAR Corporation (NASDAQ:FONR), The Inventor of MR Scanning(TM), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2006, which ended June 30, 2006....
Wyoming Hospital Selects Medsphere OpenVista® Electronic Health Record - December 29, 2007
NEW ORLEANS -- Third Adoption in a Month for Commercial VistA-Based System HIMSS 2007 Annual Conference. Medsphere Systems Corporation, the leading provider of professional open source-based electronic health record (EHR) systems and services, today announced a five-year agreement to deploy its OpenVista® EHR platform at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County (MHSC) in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The 99-bed not-for-profit facility is the third community hospital to adopt OpenVista's paperless system in the last month....
Des Moines University Clinic Selects InteGreat's IC-Chart EHR
Clinic and Medical School to Benefit From Electronic Patient Records - December 29, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 09, 2006 -- Des Moines University Clinic, a multi-specialty medical clinic affiliated with Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa, has selected InteGreat's IC-Chart® as its electronic health records (EHR) system based on its ease of use, reporting functions and ability to interface with Groupcast®, its new IDX®-based software billing system, which currently is in the installation stage. IC-Chart implementation is tentatively scheduled for spring 2007....
MDwerks Signs Marketing Agreement with Thera-Med - December 29, 2007
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MDwerks, Inc. (OTCBB:MDWK), a provider of innovative Web-based, electronic claims management and funding solutions for healthcare professionals, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Thera-Med Systems, LLC to provide various marketing, telemarketing and other performance-based sales services to the Company....
American Consumer Council Criticizes Cigna and Healthcare System in Death of Teenager - December 29, 2007
The American Consumer Council criticized health insurance giant Cigna Corp for denying approval for a liver transplant operation that led to the death of 17-year old Nataline Sarkisyan....
Qui Tam/Whistleblower Case Histories In The Healthcare Industry - December 29, 2007
Here are some examples of recent Qui Tam cases from all over the United States. Approximately one of every three dollars recovered through false claims cases relate to healthcare fraud....
GORILLABILL.COM HELPS CONSUMERS DIAGNOSE MEDICAL BILLS - December 29, 2007
(openPR) - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Gone are the days of letting your insurance company handle your health care expenses. For many Americans, out-of-pocket medical expenses have soared because of higher insurance premiums, larger deductibles and an increasing number of medical services that are excluded from coverage. More individuals are managing their own expenses and utilizing Heath care Savings Accounts, while the number of uninsured individuals continues to grow....
Rush-Copley Medical Group Selects athenahealth for Improved Financial and Clinical Outcomes - December 28, 2007
AURORA, Ill. and WATERTOWN, Mass., Sept. 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- athenahealth, Inc., a provider of internet-based business services to physician practices, today announced that Rush-Copley Medical Group, which is part of Rush-Copley Medical Center, a 183-bed hospital with over 1,500 employees and 500 physicians on staff, has selected athenahealth's practice management service, athenaCollector(sm), for its physician organization. Rush-Copley will also be using Eclipsys Corporation's(r) (Nasdaq:ECLP) Sunrise Ambulatory Care(tm) offering as part of a new integrated clinical and financial ambulatory care solution....
MediSys Corporation Finalizes Multi-Million Dollar Distribution Agreement With Georgia Based Medical Practice Management Firm - December 28, 2007
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MediSys Corporation (Pink Sheets: MDYS - News) announced it has executed a definitive Distribution Agreement with Innovative Practice Solutions, Inc., a Georgia based Medical Practice Management firm. Innovative Practice Solutions (IPS) will represent MediSys Corporation as an exclusive distributor of the MaxLife Center for Men(TM) in Georgia....
Pair operates international business in their basement - December 28, 2007
Nicole and Mike Robeck have teamed up to make their Black Hills Medical Billing Service the 2007 Small Business Association South Dakota Home-Based Business of the Year. They work together in their basement along with Lucy, their new Labradoodle, a Labrador and poodle mix. (Steve McEnroe/Journal staff)...
Newington therapist allegedly got paid for work he never provided - December 28, 2007
NEWINGTON - A local physical therapist was arrested Thursday on suspicions that he billed the state's Medicaid program for services that he never provided to the residents of a Newington group home....
HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) Reports Criminal Enforcement Actions for Healthcare Fraud - December 28, 2007
In Tennessee, the owner of a physical therapy company pled guilty to violating the anti-kickback statute and was sentenced to 4 months in prison and ordered to pay $173,000 in restitution. The woman paid kickbacks to doctors based on the percentage of her profits for the patients referred to her company for physical therapy services. During the investigation, it was also revealed that the woman employed unlicensed physical therapists, billed for more therapy than was provided, and prepared fraudulent medical records for a Medicare audit. ...
FBI: Detroit-area Medicare Fraud "out of control - December 28, 2007
DETROIT -- A web of low-income residents, doctors and sham physical therapy centers here is costing millions of dollars in bogus Medicare claims, making the region one of the nation's worst for fraud in the federal program, the FBI said....
FBI zeros in on Medicare fraud Metro Detroit
Agent: Schemes problem in area - December 28, 2007
Medicare is being bilked out of millions of dollars in metro Detroit, which the FBI on Thursday called one of the nation's worst areas for such fraud....
Doctor indicted in Verizon health plan billing scam - December 28, 2007
NEW YORK (AP) _ A physician whose wife vanished and was later found dead in the East River was arraigned Thursday on charges of running a "medical mill" that cheated the Verizon Communications Inc. health plan by fraudulent billing....
Patterson Cos. buys software firm - December 28, 2007
Patterson Cos. Inc. said Monday it has bought Advanced Practice Systems, a California firm that makes software used by physical therapy practices. ...
ACOM Healthcare Business Division Introduces RAPID Complete - Enterprise Edition for Chiropractic-driven Multi-Specialty Pain Management Practices - December 28, 2007
Recognizing a strong trend toward the establishment of chiropractic-centric, multi-specialty, multi-location pain management clinics, the ACOM Healthcare Business Division has introduced RAPID Complete - Enterprise Edition, as a comprehensive office management solution that supports the billing, reporting and office management requirements of all of the specialties involved....
Southwestern Medical Clinic Selects Allscripts to Automate Clinical and Back-Office Operations - December 28, 2007
CHICAGO, and BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Allscripts , the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, today announced that Southwestern Medical Clinic has selected Allscripts as their provider of an integrated Electronic Health Record and Practice Management solution to automate clinical and financial operations for the group's nearly 70 healthcare providers....
Siemens Soarian Health Information Management is Widely Adopted by Leading Healthcare Institutions in 2007
Leading Healthcare Institutions Embrace - December 28, 2007
MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Medical Solutions (http://www.usa.siemens.com/healthcareit) is fulfilling the demand for a workflow-oriented, patient-centric approach to healthcare with its Enterprise Document Management (EDM) and Soarian(R) Healthcare Information Management (HIM) solutions, which are helping healthcare institutions enhance patient care, improve patient safety initiatives, and reduce healthcare costs. Leading healthcare organizations, like many of those which will be participating in this year's 79th Annual American Health and Information Management Association (AHIMA) Convention and Exhibit, have adopted these solutions as a means to assist in streamlining patient data and making information readily available to those in the organizations who need it most....
Critical Access Hospitals Purchase Chargemaster Toolkit – CAH - December 25, 2007
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) June 21, 2006 -- Craneware, Inc., a leading supplier of chargemaster management and revenue cycle software solutions, today announced that Blowing Rock Hospital in Blowing Rock, North Carolina; Skyline Hospital in White Salmon, Washington; and Bayside Community Hospital and Clinic in Anahuac, Texas, have joined the growing number of critical access hospitals and small rural facilities using Chargemaster Toolkit – CAH™, the first revenue cycle solution designed for specific billing, coding, revenue capture and reporting needs of critical access hospitals....
American Consumer Council Criticizes Cigna and Healthcare System in Death of Teenager - December 24, 2007
The American Consumer Council criticized health insurance giant Cigna Corp for denying approval for a liver transplant operation that led to the death of 17-year old Nataline Sarkisyan. Thomas Hinton, president of the 82,000 member non-profit American Consumer Council (ACC), said, “Health insurance companies like Cigna continue to put their financial interest ahead of patient survival and urgent treatment when medical procedures such as liver transplants are deemed too costly. Ms. Sarkisyan and her family suffered needlessly because of Cigna’s flip-flopping and delay tactics.”...
14 Step Selection of Outsourced Billing Software and Service for a Physical Therapy Practice - December 24, 2007
Over four thousand vendors of medical billing services offer solutions to Physical Therapy and Rehab practices nationwide in response to poor in-house billing performance and increasing regulatory scrutiny of billing processes. On one hand, such a large number of outsourced billing solutions ensure continued competitiveness in terms of both service quality and pricing. On the other hand, the lack of uniform service standards and metrics among the vendors, combined with their large numbers, makes the process of vendor selection difficult and error-prone....
Physical Therapy Billing Software and Service Performance Metrics - December 4, 2007
Billing performance measurement is an integral part of physical therapy practice billing process and a prerequisite to effective rehab practice management. Systematic measurement becomes mission-critical with growth of billing complexity or outsourcing of the billing function. Traditional billing metrics are limited in scope and focus on claim submission process, ignoring process imperfections on the insurance (payer) side. Modern computer technologies allow both productive measurement and effective action by the disciplined billing office to improve claim submission and payment processes....
Siemens Soarian Health Information Management is Widely Adopted by Leading Healthcare Institutions in 2007 - December 3, 2007
Leading Healthcare Institutions Embrace Technology That Enables Free Flow of Patient Documentation Throughout the Enterprise Siemens Medical Solutions is fulfilling the demand for a workflow-oriented, patient-centric approach to healthcare with its Enterprise Document Management (EDM) and Soarian(R) Healthcare Information Management (HIM) solutions, which are helping healthcare institutions enhance patient care, improve patient safety initiatives, and reduce healthcare costs....
GeBBS secures a contract to provide RCM services in the Rehabilitation Segment - November 24, 2007
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, one of India's leading healthcare BPO providers, today announced a deal to deliver value-added and exclusive ARM services in the Rehabilitation arena. This further augments GeBBS' position in the RCM outsourcing space....
Guidelines for the New Graduate: Easing into the World of Therapy - November 24, 2007
New graduates have succeeded in our work environment. We pride ourselves on providing training, clinical education and a continuous support network. Browse through some examples from Yaffa Liebermann's up coming book entitled: "Guidelines for the New Graduate: Easing into the World of Therapy."...
Physical therapist pleads to fraud scam - His seven-month scheme stole more than $700,000 - November 23, 2007
A physical therapist has admitted scheming with his wife, a Wayne County doctor and the doctor's wife to steal more than $700,000 in government health-care reimbursements over a seven-month period....
Billing for services of physical therapists - November 23, 2007
Given today's health care climate, physicians welcome the opportunity to generate additional income within their practices. In searching for ways to generate income, physicians often look to sources of revenue generated from the provision of services ancillary to their own, since most physicians cannot pack any more patient care hours into the day than they already provide now....
Rehab Billing Service Outsourcing Dilemma - November 22, 2007
Can an outsourced medical billing service improve or expedite payments and reduce costs? This article revisits key arguments for and against billing outsourcing in light of increasing complexity and regulatory scrutiny of billing processes....
Physical Therapy Billing Software, HIPAA Compliance, and Role Based Access Control - November 21, 2007
HIPAA compliance requires special focus. A rehab practice with multiple separate systems for patient scheduling, electronic medical records, and billing, requires multiple separate HIPAA management efforts. This article presents an integrated approach to HIPAA compliance and outlines HIPAA terminology, principles, and requirements to help the physical therapy practice owner to ensure HIPAA compliance by medical billing service and software vendors....
Rehab Practice Billing Control with Computer Aided Coding Software - November 21, 2007
The average rehab practice submits half of its codes wrong, while some practices rarely exceed more than one code right out of every five codes. Computer aided coding with integrated superbill places the physical therapist in control and enables dynamic, precise, reliable, consistent, defensive, and inexpensive coding process. ...
Boston Area Medical Providers Named In Multimillion Dollar Healthcare Fraud Scheme - November 20, 2007
Owners and employees of Boston Regional Physical Therapy, Inc., and its sister corporation, Central Metropolitan Billing Services, Inc., have been named as defendants in a multi-million dollar lawsuit....
Are You a Good Rehab Practice for an Outsourced Billing Service Vendor? - November 20, 2007
Dr. John Doe woke up at two AM and was unable to fall asleep again. He went to his desk, logged onto his computer and looked for the termination clause in the Agreement with his billing service. ...