Billing and Collecting for the Health Care Industry
Don’t miss this billing and collecting teleconference presented by Neltner Billing & Consulting Services, Inc. During the OnDemand Webinar, we will present an overview of coding, billing and auditing for evaluation and management services. We will discuss common billing errors and practical methods...
Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA
Many hospitals, physician offices and other covered entities have been surprised to learn that HIPAA rules provide for criminal penalties – up to 10 years in prison for intentional violations! Now the stakes are higher and there are more stakeholders: recent stimulus legislation dramatically increased...
Health Information Exchange: The Impact of the Stimulus Code
In February of 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act known more commonly as the Stimulus Act. The legislation for a large part included tremendous new legislation, but brings to the forefront, the first time in history,...
Healthcare Self-Disclosure Update
This OnDemand Webinar will review these and other key questions:
•What options do health care providers have for voluntary disclosure?
•What factors should health care providers consider when determining whether a potential violation should be reported?
•How have these been changed by health care...
HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges and Solutions
If you handle any electronic patient information, don’t miss this OnDemand Webinar on compliance with the HIPAA security regulation. All entities covered under HIPAA must take special care of electronic patient health information, including establishing policies and taking regular actions as part of...
Impact of Health Care Reform on Health Care Providers
In addition to mandating private health insurance coverage, recently enacted health care reform legislation also made sweeping changes to the Medicare payment and service delivery systems and strengthened current laws upon which the federal government relies to fight health care fraud, waste and abuse....
Insurance Claim Appeals
Many medical providers today are struggling at the number of claim denials and appeals that have to be performed to attempt to gain reimbursement from health care insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid.
This OnDemand Webinar will help you understand how first to establish when an appeal...
Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records
With the federal government’s prioritization of health information technology and evidence that electronic health record systems can reduce medical errors and lead to more efficient delivery of care, many hospitals and providers are beginning to implement EHRs in their facilities and practices. Despite...
Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records
With the federal government’s prioritization of health information technology and evidence that electronic health record systems can reduce medical errors and lead to more efficient delivery of care, many hospitals and providers are beginning to implement EHRs in their facilities and practices. Despite...
Making Revisions to Closed Medical Records
Medical records contain some of the most sensitive and personal information that exists about individuals in modern society, and some closed records may need revision because of new information received or because of the requests of individuals to correct or modify existing information. When is it appropriate...