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Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Imaging
Before ordering any advanced imaging for a Medicare patient, the provider must consult a clinical support mechanism (DCSM) and report if the test meets "appropriate use criteria", or not. This webinar is intended to provide you with the information you need to be able to order MRIs, CTs, PET and Nuclear Medical Studies for Medicare patients.
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Before ordering any advanced imaging for a Medicare patient, the provider must consult a clinical support mechanism (DCSM) and report if the test meets "appropriate use criteria", or not. This webinar is intended to provide you with the information you need to be able to order MRIs, CTs, PET and Nuclear Medical Studies for Medicare patients.
- Beginning in 2020, an ordering provider of Part B advanced diagnostic imaging must consult AUC through a qualified Clinical Decision Support Mechanism (CDSM).
- The information must be provided to the furnishing professionals and facilities, because they must report AUC consultation information on their Medicare claims.
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How to deal with Same & Similar DME Denials and Audits
You are invited to participate in our next distance learning opportunity as we address the increasing impact of Same & Similar DME Denials and Audits. Over the past several months our organization has learned of more practices being negatively impacted by this issue. We are pleased to partner with DJO to present an update on this issue and steps you can take to address these challenging policies from Medicare.
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You are invited to participate in our next distance learning opportunity as we address the increasing impact of Same & Similar DME Denials and Audits. Over the past several months our organization has learned of more practices being negatively impacted by this issue. We are pleased to partner with DJO to present an update on this issue and steps you can take to address these challenging policies from Medicare.
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Answers To The Top 10 Faqs For Ancillary Physical Therapy
Our guest speaker was Cary Edgar, JD., the president of PT Management Support Systems LLC (PTM) which provides outpatient physical and hand therapy development, management and consulting services throughout the United States. Cary is a recognized expert on both the financial and regulatory aspects of therapy practices.
Our guest speaker was Cary Edgar, JD., the president of PT Management Support Systems LLC (PTM) which provides outpatient physical and hand therapy development, management and consulting services throughout the United States. Cary is a recognized expert on both the financial and regulatory aspects of therapy practices.
- How do I determine whether the therapists are at appropriate productivity levels in terms of visits/day and other relevant measures?
- How long should it take for new PT patients to be scheduled for therapy and how many new patient evaluations should each therapist be expected to see?
- How is the patient cancellation/no show rate relevant and what is an acceptable rate?
- Should PT providers block time out of their schedule for documentation or other tasks?
- How do I determine the appropriate number of FTE providers, assistants, techs and patient service representatives?
- Should we have a bonus plan and, if so, what should it be based on?
- Why is the front desk staff key to PT productivity?
- When should we open satellite clinics, how much space do we need, and are we required to have a physician on site?
- Can and should we accept outside referrals?
- What should our PT profit margin be?
Risk Awareness Webinar Series:
How Cyber Risks, Sexual Harassment Claims and the Regulators Can Wreak Havoc on Your Practice
Presented by: Danna Gracey
info@dannagracey.com • www.dannagracey.com • 800.966.2120
How Cyber Risks, Sexual Harassment Claims and the Regulators Can Wreak Havoc on Your Practice
Presented by: Danna Gracey
info@dannagracey.com • www.dannagracey.com • 800.966.2120
Cyber Risk 101: Risks and Consequences of Cyber Attacks on Your Practice
If you think your practice is safe from the ever-growing threats by having your data sitting safely in “The Cloud” you could not be farther from the truth. Every time you are at your computer you could be inadvertently putting your practice at risk of a cyber breach. This is our new reality. Join us for an in-depth discussion about the everyday threats faced in your medical practice, as well as some actual cases that will hit really close to home.
If you think your practice is safe from the ever-growing threats by having your data sitting safely in “The Cloud” you could not be farther from the truth. Every time you are at your computer you could be inadvertently putting your practice at risk of a cyber breach. This is our new reality. Join us for an in-depth discussion about the everyday threats faced in your medical practice, as well as some actual cases that will hit really close to home.
Cyber Risk 201: Prevention and Solutions for Cyber Risks
So you’ve been breached! Now what? As the old saying goes: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is especially true with Cyber Risk. Learn about some easily implemented proactive prevention measures as well as cyber and privacy insurance policies that are very innovative and comprehensive. Not only does the coverage handle your practices’ liability for a data breach in which personal information, such as health records, Social Security, or credit card numbers are exposed or stolen, but it also provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to keep your practice one step ahead of cyber threats.
So you’ve been breached! Now what? As the old saying goes: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is especially true with Cyber Risk. Learn about some easily implemented proactive prevention measures as well as cyber and privacy insurance policies that are very innovative and comprehensive. Not only does the coverage handle your practices’ liability for a data breach in which personal information, such as health records, Social Security, or credit card numbers are exposed or stolen, but it also provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to keep your practice one step ahead of cyber threats.
Practice Risk 301: Cyber Risk Review and Sexual Harassment and Regulatory Defense
With the #MeToo movement you already have an idea as to the magnitude of the problem faced in the workplace: sexual harassment, bullying & assault. From Hollywood to Healthcare, this happens in every industry. In addition you will learn more than you probably want to know about the rainbow of ways the regulators can make your practice vanish if you don’t pay attention to compliance details or fail to purchase comprehensive insurance coverage. View this ever-important conclusion to our series on How Cyber Risks, Sexual Harassment Claims and the Regulators Can Wreak Havoc on Your Practice.
With the #MeToo movement you already have an idea as to the magnitude of the problem faced in the workplace: sexual harassment, bullying & assault. From Hollywood to Healthcare, this happens in every industry. In addition you will learn more than you probably want to know about the rainbow of ways the regulators can make your practice vanish if you don’t pay attention to compliance details or fail to purchase comprehensive insurance coverage. View this ever-important conclusion to our series on How Cyber Risks, Sexual Harassment Claims and the Regulators Can Wreak Havoc on Your Practice.
Webinar Replay: Overview of the VA Mission Act
The VA Mission Act makes a number of changes to the treatment options and reimbursement process for Veterans seeking care outside of the VA system. Many of our members render care to Veterans through the VA Choice Program and will be interested in the reforms enacted in the new law.
Our speaker was Jordan Vivian, Manager of Government Relations from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, who provided an overview of the legislation and what it may mean for orthopaedic practices treating Veterans.
The VA Mission Act makes a number of changes to the treatment options and reimbursement process for Veterans seeking care outside of the VA system. Many of our members render care to Veterans through the VA Choice Program and will be interested in the reforms enacted in the new law.
Our speaker was Jordan Vivian, Manager of Government Relations from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, who provided an overview of the legislation and what it may mean for orthopaedic practices treating Veterans.