According to Becker’s Clinical Leadership & Infection Control, April 2019 was the worst month on record for healthcare data breaches. Alone, there were three data breach occurrences which affected the disclosure of more than 439,000 patient charts. Financial Impacts of A Healthcare Data Breach According to www.hipaajournal.com, data breaches in healthcare are the highest of…
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WE’RE EXHIBITING at the AAOE 2019 Annual Conference
We’re partnering with the AAOE Annual Conference in Nashville, TN, from May 5-8, 2019. Join us along with other orthopaedic practice professionals for this unforgettable event. Gain knowledge on the business side of orthopaedics from both industry experts and peers, as well as to develop contacts with like-minded professionals and vendors.
Planning for AAOE 2019 – First Time Attendees
If your orthopedic practice executives and staff are planning to attend the 2019 American Alliance of Orthopedic Executives (AAOE) annual conference for the first time, learn how to navigate the conference like a pro! Along with the Survival Guide, here’s what you need to know. The AAOE Annual Conference is a great opportunity for…
2018 MIPS Data Deadlines
DO NOT DELAY and miss the upcoming Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data submission deadlines. QUALITY PERFORMANCE For CMS web interface users, the last day that registered groups may submit group data in the CMS Web Interface is March 22, 2019 at 8pm ET. To view and submit your data, you will need to go…
Where does your practice stand among industry benchmarks?
Now is the time to conduct a financial review of your medical practice’s 2018 financial performance. Whether you currently handle your billing and coding in-house or outsource to another company, MEREM Healthcare Solutions recommends that you should conduct an annual revenue cycle audit in order to: Compare your practice’s performance against the previous year. Compare…
2019 MIPS & MACRA – Are Your Physicians Hitting the Medicare Mark?
MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) is U.S. healthcare legislation that provides a new framework for how Medicare pays for physician services by incentivizing those who successfully demonstrate value over volume in patient care. MACRA combines parts of the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), Value-based Payment Modifier (VBM), and the Medicare Electronic Health Record…
Top 30 Medical Billing and Coding Blogs To Follow in 2018
According to Feedspot.com, MEREM Health was recently recognized as one of the Top 30 Medical Billing and Coding Blogs, Websites and Newsletters To Follow in 2018 because we are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower our readers with frequent updates and high-quality information. These blogs selected in the list were ranked based on the following criteria:…
Texas May Deny Payments For Out-Of-Network ER Visits
As of June 6th, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas implemented a controversial new program in which it will not pay any expenses for an out-of-network emergency room visit if they determine that a patient should have gone elsewhere for treatment. Under the new policy, which was announced in April, a medical director hired…
NEW E/M Coding Changes Coming 2019
Heads Up for Healthcare – NEW E/M Coding Changes Coming 2019 We all know that change is the only constant in the Medical Coding world. This recent CMS release of coding initiatives in 2019 proposes a pretty significant change for Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding that can impact doctor visits for both the patients and…
Ask The Experts – Credentialing & Provider Enrollment
MEREM Healthcare Solutions recently hosted their second Lunchtime LIVE Q&A. A Facebook LIVE series focused on offering clinical professionals, practice owners, and office administrators an opportunity to ask the experts particular questions about the stressors and challenges that impact their revenue cycle. On Thursday, MEREM Healthcare Solutions hosted a special guest and credentialing specialist, Matt…
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