BMN Interview: Dr. R. Bob Mullins, Jr., MD, AL Medicaid Commissioner

Sep 14, 2011 at 01:20 pm by steve

Editors Note: Colin Luke of Balch & Bingham was of great assistance in helping to arrange this interview, along with providing topic ideas. 1) How did you come to be appo.... Read More

Fear of Overcoding Leaves Cash on the Table

Aug 08, 2011 at 11:03 am by steve

A recent audit of the charts of a three-physician practice in Birmingham revealed they had undercoded on their office visits. Over the course of one year, it cost them $1.6.... Read More

CMS Proposes Quality Reporting Program For ambulatory Surgery Centers

Aug 08, 2011 at 11:03 am by steve

On July 1, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed payment rule for 2012 for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Under the proposal.... Read More

Medicare Advantage Plans Stir Up Concerns for Ancillary Providers

Aug 08, 2011 at 11:03 am by steve

Ancillary providers seem to have a certain level of fear regarding Medicare Advantage plans. Enough fear that managers from unhappy providers, such as medical equipment comp.... Read More

Common Legal Mistakes Made By Physicians and How to Fix Them

Aug 08, 2011 at 11:03 am by steve

Every day physicians hear horror stories about the latest fraud and abuse statistics.  For example, in 2009 whistleblowers received $163 Million in Rewards.  The Nat.... Read More