It has never been more important to the financial health of your practice to have an efficient patient pre-collections program in place. The goal is to get patients to pay in full prior to the procedure. The motto for getting paid is to Ask Early and Ask Often for Payment. The fact is, the further…
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Next Level Coding Begins with Improved Documentation
Incomplete or vague documentation can lead to a major loss in billable revenue. By making sure you include the 4 following details in every dictation, Coders can determine the correct level codes are claimed so that you are reimbursed adequately.
Specialty Healthcare Solutions expanding outside of Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama based specialty healthcare solution company, MEREM Healthcare Solutions, is preparing to expand their outsourced healthcare solutions to specialty practice physicians across the Southeast. MEREM Healthcare Solutions aims to partner with rural healthcare providers across the Southeast such as individual physician practices, specialty physician groups, and healthcare institutions across the state of Alabama, Tennessee,…
Don’t underestimate the integral role medical billers and coders play in the healthcare industry
While it tends to be that the people who are in the frontlines get the most notoriety, it is important to remember there are many people “behind the scenes” who are just as important to your medical practice. Therefore, while we don’t want to take away from the amazing work of physicians, nurses, front desk…
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…
What drives the level of office visit codes?
Many practices need clarification and education on how to get to the correct level for the service performed. MEREM can help!
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…
Improving cash flow and physician compensation requires working hand-in-hand.
Did you know that physician compensation only increased for 37% of all independent physicians in 2017? That’s a sobering thought that compensations have remained relatively flat for many physician specialties year over year. And couple that with a decrease in overall practice cash flow and constantly changing coding rules, and you’ve got unhappy physicians and…
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:…
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