Big Radiation Oncology Changes on the Horizon

Proposed 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) rules promise to keep many specialty providers and healthcare administrators on their toes.Detailed information is available on the CMS web site. In terms of cancer care, hematology oncology providers should have 0% financial impact. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.

Communication is the Key to All Good Relationships

Well-known TV show host, Dr. Phil provides a Relationship Communication Test on his website.  It offers to answer this question: “What type of communication pattern have you and your partner developed within your relationship?” The hope is to determine how well partners are communicating and how it is effecting the quality of their relationship. The certified electronic health record systems …

Iridium Suite is a Grand Slam

At Medical Business Systems, we have accomplished our own Grand Slam in the revenue cycle management arena. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.  

ICD-10 We’ll Get Used to It, Maybe Even Love It

I waited until my 35mm film camera died to by a digital one.  I didn’t get my smartphone until I wore out my slide phone.  When I bought my most recent car, I didn’t particularly care about the Bluetooth calling capability. I admit, now that I have those things, I don’t want to do without them.  The camera makes sure …

Routine Chart Audits for Documentation Can Keep You Out of Hot Water

A whistleblower lawsuit against a Georgia oncology practice may result in finding up to $100 million in overpayments made on inaccurately coded evaluation and management charges. It is yet to be determined if the services were intentionally up-coded or if it was just the result of documentation issues. In either case, if allegations are found to be true, the practice …