Category Archives: Practice Management
Guilty Pleas in Fraudulent Nursing Diploma Scheme
Dozens of defendants allegedly participated in a scheme to create an “illegal licensing and employment shortcut” for nurses, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida. Five individuals pled guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and admitted to working … Read Full Post
2023 Hurricane Season is Around the Corner. Ready?
According to Weather.com, Hurricane season generally begins when water temperatures reach the rough threshold of 80 degrees, which usually occurs between June 1 and Nov. 30. That’s right around the corner! Weather forecasters predict between 13 and 15 named storms … Read Full Post
The 2022 Florida Hurricane Season Is Here
Hurricane Season started June 1st. Our first tropical weather system crossed South Florida on June 4th and 5th. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an average of 14 named storms and seven hurricanes for the Atlantic hurricane season. The … Read Full Post
Medicare beneficiaries will be able to access free at-home COVID-19 tests
The federal government announced that sometime in early spring, Medicare beneficiaries with Part B coverage and Medicare advantage members will be able to receive up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month for free. The OTC tests must be FDA-approved … Read Full Post
No Surprises Act Took Effect in January
Many of us love surprises except when it comes to medical costs. The No Surprises Act, which went into effect on January 1st, aims to restrict surprise billing for patients in employer-sponsored and individual health plans and those who are … Read Full Post
What We’re Reading – 6 Strategies to Improve the Onboarding Process for Hybrid Workers
It’s no wonder employers work hard to assure a good fit and acclimation process for a new employee. Aside from the human aspect, the high cost of having a vacant position and later refilling a position make these an absolute … Read Full Post
Billing No-Nos: Payment Plans on Auto-Pilot
Patients unable to pay their entire outstanding balance aren’t a new phenomenon. Administrators try to minimize the likelihood of an unpaid balance by verifying the patient’s eligibility prior to the visit and by understanding the patient’s coverage for specific services … Read Full Post
Billing No-Nos: Selective Billing Activities
Much in the same way no one instrument is the most important in an orchestral piece, so no one aspect of the billing process is the most important. The stops along the billing route all contribute to the steady flow … Read Full Post
What We’re Reading – Your Employees Are Vaccinated. Now What?
One of our home health clients recently asked how to handle a patient’s request for a vaccinated caregiver. While confusion and misunderstanding still seem to rule the day when it comes to employers and their workforce’s vaccination status, Fisher & … Read Full Post
Billing No-Nos: Ignoring Your A/R – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Billing No-Nos: Ignoring Your A/R. In Part 1, we discussed the need for every practice owner and manager to know their accounts receivable, and we hope you’ve taken steps to review those reports. The next … Read Full Post