Search results for "Practice management"
Positioning your practice for a new payment system
In 2019, new Medicare incentive programs take effect. There will be 2 avenues from which to choose: participation in an alternate payment model or the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/tips.htm
1 Jan 2016
Assess your ability to comply with version 5010 requirements
The pressure is on to switch to version 5010, and the process will require identifying changes, testing transactions and minimizing disruptions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/coding.htm
1 Jun 2011
Improving access tops list of small-office tips
Every internal medicine practice has its own unique set of problems and strengths.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/06/eight.htm
1 Jun 2008
Capital location inspires political theme for annual meeting
Washington, D.C., is lending not just a location but also a theme to many of the offerings at Internal Medicine 2008.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/fourteen.htm
1 Apr 2008
Helping Medicare patients save money on their medications
The cost of medications can be a significant barrier for many patients who are on a fixed income or who might be taking multiple, sometimes expensive drugs. Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans might provide a solution for your patients, and there are tools to help with the enrollment process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/tips.htm
1 Nov 2015
Medicare payment cut goes into effect
Congress has failed to pass legislation to halt a 21% cut in Medicare payment rates to physicians, allowing the cut to go into effect on March 1.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/10.htm
2 Mar 2010
Internal Medicine mixes new offerings with old favorites
Clinical news inspired new offerings at this year's annual meeting, but so did current event, with sessions planned on President Barack Obama's first 100 days and the influence of Islam on modern medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/overview.htm
1 Mar 2009
Flexible plans for ICD-10 implementation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will allow for flexibility in the claims auditing and quality reporting processes while the medical community gains experience using the new ICD-10 code set.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/tips.htm
1 Oct 2015
Taking the fear out of converting to ICD-10
Knowing that many small practices need help, ACP has put together a host of resources to help small practices understand and implement ICD-10.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/tips.htm
1 Mar 2015
Tackling gender disparities from the ground up
The WEL (Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership) Program is aimed at address early- to mid-career female physicians and health care leaders, with the goals of providing networking and education regarding leadership skills and other support mechanisms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/tackling-gender-disparities-from-the-ground-up.htm
1 Sep 2019