Our Helpdesk has received an increase in calls about when an office can charge a patient for a non-covered service, or one that is bundled into a “per visit” or capitated plan.
VA Update!
Providers who render services to veterans within the Patient Centered Community Care (PC3) network can resolve referral and claim issues until September 30, 2022.
Regulations and Risk Management Associated Maintenance Care
New regulations such as the 2022 No Surprises Act may place providers in the hot seat if they do not notify patients properly when care is no longer considered a covered service.
New Credentialing Process for VA Providers
On April 1, 2022, the VA will utilize a new Credentials Verification Organization (CVO) to credential non-Community Care Network (CCN) providers. If you are a CCN provider, you may not need to do anything.
Medicare Cuts Are Back On!
Due to the pandemic, the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act was placed on hold. This has been lifted as of April 1st and will result in a 1% payment reduction effective April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022 on Medicare Fee For Service claims.
Are my Office Team and I Required to be Vaccinated if I Collect Money from Medicare?
This question comes up once a day. Dr. Grant Shapiro, MCS-P provides all the deets on the rules, the mandates, and what’s really required if you are an outpatient clinic. Finally, the answers you’ve been looking for!