Ignoring Basics Reduces Reimbursements

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Verify the date of the last office visit for each patient. If it's been over three years, code it as a new office visit. "You can charge a new office visit and raise your reim.... Read More

Creating Thinking Adds Fulfillment to Bullock's Practice

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

His Passion for Preventive Care Transforms his Patients' Lives Using just his waiting room, Gary Bullock, DO, MPH, helps patients transform their lives, while replenishing so.... Read More

Lax Reimbursement Practices Leave Money on the Table

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

For the lack of a single billing code modifier, a specialty practice lost reimbursements equaling 16 percent of their gross income in their first year. "When we refiled the cl.... Read More

Poison Control Centers Important to Our Communities

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Every eight seconds, someone calls a poison center. These centers, located throughout the United States, are saving lives everyday and saving money by eliminating unnecessar.... Read More

Children Most Vulnerable to Effects of Gulf Oil Spill

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is unprecedented in size and scope. As a result, there may be extraordinary levels of chemical exposure to those who live in the affected a.... Read More