ICD-10-CM implementation is moving forward despite the AMA’s objection; it supports a bill introduced last month by Republican Ted Poe (TX) that would block implementation of the new codes and requires a search for a less disruptive alternative code set. CMS maintains that ICD-10-CM is better organized than ICD-9-CM and logical, and therefore, will not… Continue Reading
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HSMN Has Learned that MEDPAC (The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission) is Set to Reduce Hospital Payments
HSMN has learned that MEDPAC (The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission) is set to reduce Hospital payments for Ambulatory/Outpatient procedures to the rates paid in a Physicians’ office. Their reasoning is clear: why should the “people’s money” (taxes) be used to pay higher rates in Hospitals for the same service patients can receive in a Physician’s… Continue Reading
The Epic Curious Administrator
The New Epicurean is now the Epic Curious Administrator For over 27 years Health Systems Management Network, Inc has grown its client base by being successful in helping the curious client find Revenue Opportunities. Some of those in Financial will assert that we have done everything to find new revenue. “We have bought new software… Continue Reading
Healthcare Payment Methodologies
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