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Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
As a medical professional, you might be your own business, as well. When this happens, you need to be able to wear different hats at the same time. Unfortunately, this can pull you away from your patients, leaving you more focused on paperwork than on the job you were...
Stay Compliant With Billing And Coding
When you submit a claim, people notice. Particularly, those who are tasked with paying claims. Private insurance payors will want to know a little bit more about your services when things are not quite right. If your office accepts Medicaid, Medicare, or Tricare, then...
Lifting Your Load As A Provider
Do you struggle with the financial side of being a medical professional? For many in the industry, handing all of the daily ins and outs that are necessary can be tough, especially with the amount of energy that your patients require. If you are ready to explore your...
Submit Your Claims With Confidence
When you submit a claim, there are people who pay attention. Private insurance payors take a hard look at your information to make sure that things look correct, and you are not an outlier. If you accept patients involved in a government program such as Medicare,...
Timely Filing Makes A Real Difference
If you are struggling to keep up with all of the daily billing and coding tasks associated with your medical practice, we completely understand. In the world of durable medical equipment (DME), therapy, medical, dental, and across the healthcare spectrum, Revenue...
Stay On Top Of Your Finances With Revenue Cycle Services
Optimizing the financial and patient care aspects of your dental practice is crucial, and it begins with an effective revenue cycle. From scheduling the first appointment to the post-service billing, a seamless process is key to maintaining the health of both your...
Maintaining Strict Compliance Takes Knowledge
If your healthcare practice accepts a government payer program such as Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare, it’s important to have a comprehensive compliance program. Without it, you risk non-compliance with the regulations set forth by the Office of Inspector General...
Compliance And Reimbursement Through Effective Documentation
When you work in the world of healthcare, you need to be accurate, and not only that, but you also need to be consistent in your accuracy. Coding and billing errors can lead to slower payment from insurance payers, and if they continue to occur, you might experience...
Billing And Coding Continuing Education That Engages
You and your staff need to know accurate and complete information about billing your payers. Insurance companies want to make sure that they are only paying for their responsibility, and if your coding is incorrect, it can lead to some questions. If your staff needs...
Stay Compliant And Optimize Your Efficiency
Do you accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare? Then you need to take all necessary steps to ensure that you do it right. If you do not currently have a comprehensive compliance program in place, you could be out of compliance with OIG regulations. Our team works with...
The Challenges of Outsourcing Your Billing
There are several potential risks associated with outsourcing your billing processes. One of the most significant concerns is the potential for data breaches and security breaches. When you entrust your sensitive financial information to a third-party provider, you...
Healthcare Operations Training – Plano, TX – November 12-13, 2013
Mark your calendar, this healthcare training will revolutionize your operations management processes and improve your collections and accountability. We have limited seating available for this intense training on managing the healthcare office environment more...
OIG Work Plan 2013: Medical Equipment and Supplies
There are several potential risks associated with outsourcing your billing processes. One of the most significant concerns is the potential for data breaches and security breaches. When you entrust your sensitive financial information to a third-party provider, you...
Accountable Care Expo in Dallas: Medical Auditing Solutions LLC August 1 2012
As many of you know the Patient Protection Accountable Care Act has a mandate requiring the implementation of cost containment managed care of patients, or Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Many have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the US Supreme Court...
Webinar on What is a Compliance Program 101
Medical Auditing Solutions is providing a webinar in conjunction with The Cornerstone Insurance Group (Cornerstone) to discuss the Basic Compliance Program Requirements. We will learn what a compliance program is, what laws require it, the elements of a compliance...
AAOE: Developing Effective Elements of a Compliance Program Webinar
Angela Miller, CHC and President of Medical Auditing Solutions LCC will be discussing the reason you must have a compliance program, the deadline, and the elements of an effective compliance program. We will discuss how to make these elements effective. After the...
Physicians: Added Revenue for Assessments like Depression, ADD, BiPolar
Several months ago I met a representative from AssessMD. I have observed and asked many questions. AssessMD is a computer software that collects answers to questionnaires for assessments many physicians are doing manually now and not being reimbursed because the...
Humane Healing: 1 Fantastic Wound Care Product
We deal with human healthcare issues everyday, but I wanted to share information on a product I have found because I know many of my followers and friends have pets. We all know our animals play and get cuts and scrapes which can manifest into hard to heal wounds....
Is Your Credit Card Terminal PCI HIPAA Compliant?
World Pay is a company that I have come across that has some really good educational information for clients and perspective clients on Payment Care Industry or PCI Compliance. HIPAA extends to protect the financial information of clients. It is important that you...
Senate Finance Committee Seeks Feedback on Fighting Fraud & Abuse as They Look at ZPICs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2, 2012CONTACT: Julia Lawless/Antonia Ferrier (Hatch) (202) 224-4515Communications Office (Baucus) (202) 224-4515 HATCH, BAUCUS LEAD FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO COMBAT WASTE,...
Texas Dental Providers: Take Aways from HHSC Committee Meeting 3/20/12
I listened to the live Texas Senate Committee meeting regarding the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Charge 4 (dental & orthodontics) yesterday 3/20/12. Unfortunately, this Senate Committee is concerned about the amount of money paid for orthodontic...
Angela Miller Speaking at AAOE Conference New Orleans May 2012
We are delighted to announce the course being presented by Angela Miller, President of Medical Auditing Solutions LLC: Developing Elements for an Effective Compliance Program, has been approved for 1 CEU through AAPC for your LIVE presentation. AAPC provides...
Medicare PrePay Audit for Oxygen and CPAPs for all MACs
As I understand it, all Oxygen and CPAPs in all Medicare MAC regions are on prepayment status. This means you will be getting additional documentation or development request letters to provide documentation to support medical need prior to the claims being paid. ...
Training for Compliance & HIPAA Privacy and Security
Medical Auditing Solutions LLC launched the Compliance University in September 2011 and is please to announce that for 6 of the programs we have received Continuing Education Credits by Texas Occupational Therapist Association (TOTA) (15 hours) , Texas Board...
ZPIC Audits What We’ve Learned from 2011 and other Audit Risks Webinar
Edward Vishnevetsky, healthcare attorney with Munsch Hardt has asked Angela Miller to join him as a guest speaker during his presentation next Thursday, February 9, noon-1pm CST. Audits are inevitable at this point, so better be prepared and proactive for the audits...
OIG Work Plan 2012
I participated in a call on Thursday January 19, 2012, on the OIG Work Plan for 2012. Please reference the link for the full OIG Work Plan spelled out by provider type. Many items on the Work Plan never change but there were a few points I felt important to draw...
Competitive Bidding – Credit Report before January 30, 2012
For Round 2 of Competitive Bidding, your credit report must be dated prior to bid opening of January 30, 2012. The credit report cannot be more than 90 days old either. You may use Experian, Equifax, TransUnion, Standard & Poors or Dun & Bradstreet. Posted By...
PRESS RELEASE: KYMESA Announces Partnership with Medical Auditing Solutions LLC
Medical Auditing Solutions LLC (“MAS”) is excited to announce its partnership with Kentucky Medical Equipment Suppliers Association (“KYMESA”). KYMESA has selected MAS to be their preferred vendor for Healthcare Compliance, HIPAA, and Billing Analysis Programs....
Innovation & Cost Savings: Beacon by LabCorp
I recently attended a meeting and LabCorp Representative spoke about various services they offer. Toni Spain is very knowledgeable and passionate about patient care and provider the tools to the physicians to be more efficient, cost effective for the provider and...
Caring for a Baby-boomer? A New Panel to Discuss Topics to Help you through the Maze
As busy professionals, there are many roles we have signed up for, and some we have not. One of the roles many of us have assumed is as care taker of our parents. There is even a new term to describe our new role, the sandwich generation. On October 4th, D.R. Saur...
PRESS RELEASE: Compliance University Rollout
Medical Auditing Solutions LLC is excited to announce the release of our new service called “Compliance University.” The Compliance University focuses on the healthcare regulatory compliance annual training requirements for all employees. HIPAA requires annual...
Compliance Program Development Required by 2013
Have you started developing your compliance program yet? Do you have a compliance program that is incomplete or not as active as it should be? The Health Care Reform Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act require a compliance program be implemented by...
Star 10R Training: Identify Dementia Signs Early & Even Prevent Dementia
We know the sacrifice that Caregivers make for their loved ones. Our organization looks for resources to help providers and caregivers care for your loved ones. We have met with AFFECTS a Texas based entity that is well known for Innovation, Creativity and...
Compliance Programs Required 3/25/2013
Well, we thought with Health Care Reform Act of 2010 that providers had 3 years from the signature date to have a plan implemented. With the final provisions of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act, you have until 3/25/2013…less than 2 months to have a...
Speaking Engagements 2011
March 1, 2011California Association of Medical Providers & Suppliers Angela Miller speaking for Zirmed Financial Workout Webinar Series April 20, 2011 VGM’s Heartland Conference June 8 – 9, 2011 Texas Osteopathic Medical Association June 17, 2011 10am-noon...
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays! May you be blessed with the riches of life. As we wind down the year, the holidays are a time to spend with friends and family sharing joy, laughter, and love. The holidays are also a time of reflection and gratitude. I want to thank each of you...
Medtrade Fall 2010 – Got Your KX? Get Cash $$
I will be speaking at Medtrade Fall 2010, November 18 at 8:30am-9:30am. Learn the misconceptions of filing with the KX Modifier. Also learn what you must have in your file for medical necessity documentation to submit a claim with the KX Modifier. With so many...
Medtrade-Atlanta Wants to Shake Your Hand
Medtrade will be here in just a few short weeks. I would like to meet the health care providers attending. I am taking appointments now. This is a tough time for health care providers and I would like to take the opportunity to shake your hand and pat you on the...
15 Minute Thoughts “Conflict of Interest” & “Role of Compliance Officer”
UPDATE: September 8, 2010 Conflict of Interest: Pay Attention or Write a Big Check – CANCELED There will be no live program this Wednesday. Reminder, Tune back on next Wednesday September 15, 2010 Compliance Officer: Who? What? …Really? We will discuss who...
HITECH Compliance & Implementation Tips Happy Hour
Starts: Wednesday October 27, 2010, 05:30PM CDT Ends: Wednesday October 27, 2010, 07:00PM CDT Event Type: Conference Location: BlackFinn4440 Beltline RdAddison, TX US Intended for: Physicians, Office Managers, Information Technology Managers, Privacy Officers, Health...
Date of Death Audits for DME & Inpatient Facilities
Beware, this is just one region that has published the date of death audit for DME and inpatient facilities such as rehab, hospital, LTC, SNF facilities. This audit is done periodically and most suppliers are hit with a few thousand to upwards of $20K in overpayment...
15 Minute Thoughts: NP and PA Visits: Can the non-physician provider be billed under the physician?
Reminder for our call TODAY Wednesday Program your Phone and Calendar: Date & Time: August 11, 2010, 8:30am-8:45am CST MAS Conference Call Dial-in#: 218-862-1300 Conference Code: 622911 MAS...
HIPAA Privacy Settlement – $1 Million
With all the new enforcement efforts for privacy violations, better read this and take note. If you are not sure you are HIPAA compliant MAS can provide security as well as chart and process assessment to help you. This article is so important, I couldn’t find the...
Your Duck is Dead
I seem to share bad and/or scary crazy news so thought I would share a laugh today. This is a cute joke that is clean and will make you laugh and you can share with patients. Your Duck is Dead A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her...
PECOS: Uncover the mystery! Extended 1/3/2011
**NEWS FLASH** Found at least one gov’t contract with an extension notice of Jan 3, 2011 posted! What is PECOS? Basically, this is an online 855 application process which is also linked to NPPES (NPI database). The official name is Medicare Provider Enrollment Chain...
Allergy Technician Position – Beaumont Texas
I have a ENT in southeast Texas (Golden Triangle) that is looking for an allergy technician. This office services patients from Orange, Beaumont, Lumberton, Port Arthur and surrounding towns. It is a solo practice that sees patients in the office. Person does need...
Office Manager Job
I have a ENT in southeast Texas (Golden Triangle) that is looking for an office manager. This office services patients from Orange, Beaumont, Lumberton, Port Arthur and surrounding towns. It is a solo practice that sees patients in the office and performs surgery....
Physician Fee Cut on Hold & 2.2% Increase for now
Docs Get Six-Month Reprieve; Industry Looking for Longer FixWASHINGTON—President Obama signed legislation Friday canceling a scheduled 21.2 percent pay cut for Medicare physicians and instead giving them a 2.2 percent increase. While it offers the docs some current...
Bankruptcy Attorneys & other Attorneys: What you need to know about Medical Receivables 7/14/2010
“15 MINUTE THOUGHT” ***REMINDER*** What you Need to Know about Medical Receivables MAS is pioneering an informational program that you can listen to over a cup of coffee while you organize your day or on your drive to work. The name of the program is “15 Minute...
Patient Visits: Changes, Increase Revenue, & Ordered Services
“15 MINUTE THOUGHT” New Patient Visit Requirements: Increase Your Revenue MAS is pioneering an informational program that you can listen to over a cup of coffee while you organize your day or on your drive to work. The name of the program is “15 Minute Thought”. ...
Numerous Physician, Physician Groups, and DME Revocations Coming
The American Health Lawyers listserv released yesterday, there are numerous revocations across physician, physician groups, and DME providers for failure to respond to 855 validation or update requests or the provider was not open or available during a sight visit. ...
“15 Minute Thought” Schedule – Free Informational Programs
“15 MINUTE THOUGHT” MAS is pioneering an informational program that you can listen to over a cup of coffee while you organize your day or on your drive to work. The name of the program is “15 Minute Thought”. These calls will be free and informative. Our focus is to...