New Jersey Affordable Care Act Statistics
A great deal of focus has been placed on statistics and trends during the six-month open enrollment period for Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange policies and Medicaid expansion. During that ...
What Can Trigger a CMS Audit?
No medical office looks forward to an audit by the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Even practitioners who are supremely confident in both their compliance and the quality ...
Avoiding Fraud and Noncompliance Perpetrated by Staff Members
Most professionals rely on a staff of dedicated administrators and assistants to maintain their practices and remain profitable. However, there remains an understanding in most professions — the medical profession ...
Successful Medical Practice Merger
Especially in the new landscape of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many doctors are exploring ways to cut costs and increase efficiency. Merging with an existing medical practice allows doctors ...
As Bitcoins Gains Acceptance, Medical Practices Must Weigh Risks and Benefits
Doctors are in the business of constantly considering whether the benefits of a certain treatment or medication outweigh its side effects, health risks and costs. In order to run a ...
Public Release of Medicare Payment Data — Transparency and Privacy Concerns
For the first time, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have released data on Medicare fees paid to health care providers. The new policy is intended to increase ...
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Medicare Reimbursement Based on Quality of Care Standards
Quality-of-care provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) link Medicare reimbursement to hospital performance. These new rules are intended to cut unnecessary Medicare costs and reward medical providers that deliver ...
Medication Prescription Technology Can Have Adverse Effects on Medical Businesses and Patient Safety
According to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), drug errors are one of the most common medical mistakes, resulting in 1.5 million injuries each year. The AMCP suggests several ...
The Challenges of Keeping Electronic Medical Records Secure
Technology provides undeniable benefits to medical recordkeeping. A computerized system allows medical care providers to store and share crucial patient information more cost-effectively and efficiently than the outmoded paper file ...