In November 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released two final rules that would affect payment for physician services. The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule was published on November 2 and our medical billing company had reported...
After-hours health care services improve revenue and increase satisfaction among patients, office staff and physicians. This is especially relevant in primary care and pediatric practices as children’s illnesses and injuries always seem to occur at an odd time,...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs, according to the Mayo Clinic. COPD obstructs airflow and interferes with normal breathing. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the primary conditions that make up...
Payer requests, denials, the influence of ICD-10 codes, and audit risks are some of the issues that physician practices have to deal with while providing value based care. Physicians should focus on ensuring proper documentation in the medical record to prevent...
According to new research published in Nature Climate Change, the amount of ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution caused by climate change is set to increase the incidence of lung disease, heart conditions, and stroke. As clinicians in respiratory medicine...
