Clinical Practice Management

10/14/2021

Physician groups charge a series of cuts to Medicare payments set to go into effect in 2022 could force them to hold off on a shift to value-based care.

07/07/2021

It's the first of several new rules banning surprise billing under the No Surprises Act.

03/29/2021

The Senate passed legislation Thursday intended to extend through 2021 a moratorium on a 2% cut to Medicare payments that was installed under the sequester.

01/11/2021

By encouraging people with low back pain to access physical therapy or chiropractic care, the benefit design is expected to reduce the number of imaging tests, spinal surgeries and opioid prescriptions MINNETONKA, Minn. (Oct. 29, 2019) – UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new benefit for people wit...

11/19/2020

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/trump-administration-announces-medicare-fee-service-estimated-improper-payments-decline-15-billion

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that the Medicare Fee- For-Service (FFS) improper payment rate has continued to decline, reinforcing the Trump Administration and CMS’ commitment to strengthening Medicare and protecting taxpayer dollars. This translates to less fr...

10/22/2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping many Americans home, telehealth services have emerged as an alternative to in-person care. Prior to this telehealth was an option for some medical services, however most insurances did not cover physical, occupational and speech therapy delivered by this method. Te...

08/04/2020

President Donal Trump issued an executive order Monday to support healthcare in rural areas by permanently expanding some telehealth services beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is what the administration plans to do.

08/04/2020

Some providers will have to start repaying the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for Medicare advance payment loans on Aug. 1, as hospital groups press Congress and the agency for adjusting the repayment terms.

06/16/2020

The healthcare industry is speculating about the future of telehealth changes after increased use during the pandemic. A group of 30 senators are calling for Congressional leaders to ensure expanded Medicare reimbursement continues after the pandemic subsidies.

06/12/2020

Telehealth use began to skyrocket back in March as patients saw virtual care as a necessity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients are continuing to see doctors over video visits, but for different reasons now—it's more convenient and faster than going to see the doctor in person. Find out why Optum...