The Medicare SGR was axed in 2015 much to the pleasure of physicians and healthcare administrators around the country. We are now getting a picture of how the replacement payment plan set forth in The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) law will work. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Discussing Financial Responsibility with Patients, Uncomfortable but Necessary
One of the most delicate subjects medical office staff must discuss with patients is what to expect for their financial responsibility. The insurance trend in past years has consisted of skyrocketing deductibles, co-insurance percentages, and out of pocket limits. The best advice I have for the situation is: be honest. Honesty promotes trust. No matter the industry, …
A Dozen Facts about MACRA
The Medicare SGR was axed in 2015 much to the pleasure of physicians and healthcare administrators around the country. We are now getting a picture of how the replacement payment plan set forth in The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) law will work. Get a free demo of Shavara’s healthcare billing solution: Iridium Suite. Here are 12 …
Biller’s Blog Special Edition: Claim Rejections Part 2 – Payer Level
Last month I wrote about common clearinghouse claim rejections and how to prevent them. If you missed it, click here. Not a Shavara customer yet? Get your free demo today! In this edition of our Biller’s Blog, we will look at payer level rejections. Timely payer reimbursements are crucial to the cash flow of any medical practice or billing service. …
