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Maximize Revenue by Billing for Non-Face-to-Face Services

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In November of 2018 CMS released new HCPCS codes that allow for provider to begin billing for non-face-to-face services on January 1st, 2019. Some of these services, you are likely already doing, but are you getting paid for them? What are the codes and requirements? G2010 This code covers the remote evaluation of recorded videos and/or pictures submitted by an established patient. You may have heard the phrase “store and forward” at some point in…
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MediSYS Regional Sessions are wrapping up!

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We are in the final week of MediSYS regional sessions. We have enjoyed seeing everyone who came to our first 6 Regional Sessions and we look forward to seeing everyone in Florence (4/17), and Birmingham (4/18) this week! There is still time to register if you are a MediSYS client. If you aren’t a client please Contact Us to see if one of our many solutions could help improve your practice! Our Regional Sessions are…
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CMS Web Interface and CAHPS for MIPS Survey Reporting

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Helping you put the pieces together each week. Register Now for CMS Web Interface and CAHPS for MIPS Survey Reporting for 2019 Registration is required by July 1, 2019 for groups and virtual groups that intend to use the CMS Web Interface and/or administer the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Survey for 2019.* Groups and virtual groups must have 25 or more clinicians (including at least…
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New Telehealth Changes

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Telehealth is an innovative technology initiative that is bound to change healthcare. Its regulations are changing fast! In an effort to boost participation and reduce healthcare costs CMS is revising the requirements for Medicare Advantage (MA) Beneficiaries. The Progression of Telehealth In 2018 and previous years, Medicare patients only qualified for Telehealth if they are considered to live in a rural area. Now, Medicare has begun reimbursing providers for performing “virtual check-ins” nation-wide, allowing patients…
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New 659 Area Code for Alabama

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The Alabama Public Service Commission and AT&T have announced official plans and a timeline to implement a new area code for parts of Central and West Alabama. This will ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers in this area to accommodate for a growing population. The new 659 area code will be added to the area currently served by the 205 area code. Having two different area codes for the same area is known as an area code overlay. Currently…
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Attest for MIPS even if you don’t use an EHR!

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Reporting Something is Better than Nothing! All eligible Medicare providers should report something before April 2, 2019 to attest for MIPS Performance Year 2018. Even if you don’t use an EHR, you can possibly avoid negative payment adjustment. Here’s how! Since MIPS is not just for those who use an EHR, three of the four MIPS categories do not require an EHR. They are: “Improvement Activities“, “Quality“, and “Cost” categories. To report your Improvement Activities…
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2 weeks left to submit your 2018 MIPS Data

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Helping you put the MIPS pieces together each week. 2 weeks left to submit your 2018 MIPS Data! Submit your 2018 MIPS data as soon as possible to avoid any issues that may arise closer to the deadline! For year 2 (2018) MIPS data submission, the last day to submit data is April 2, 2019 until 8:00pm ET. For CMS Web Interface users, the last day to submit data for the Quality performance category is March…
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Common Medical Technology Acronyms and Abbreviations

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Common Medical Technology Acronyms and Abbreviations ACA – Affordable Care Act ACHN – Alabama Coordinated Health Network ACO – Accountable Care Organization ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act ADPH – Alabama Department of Public Health A/I/U – Adopt, Implement Upgrade AHA – American Hospital Association AHIMA – American Health Information Management Association AHQA – American Health Quality Association AHRQ – American Healthcare Research and Quality ALBME – Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure…
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National Sleep Awareness Week 2019

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With the Daylight Savings Time change last weekend, most people, myself included, struggled to get out of bed this morning. I guess it seems fitting, or ironic depending on how you look at it, that this week, March 10th-16th, is National Sleep Awareness Week 2019, with March 11th being National Napping Day. What better way to catch up on the hour of sleep, so savagely taken from us over the weekend, than a nap at…
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Less than 30 Days Left to Submit your 2018 MIPS Data!

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DON’T DELAY! Submit your 2018 MIPS data as soon as possible to avoid any issues that may arise closer to the deadline! For year 2 (2018) MIPS data submission, the last day to submit data is April 2, 2019 until 8:00pm ET. For CMS Web Interface users, the last day to submit data for the Quality performance category is March 22, 2019 at 8:00pm ET. Stay on top of upcoming deadlines by checking for updates on the…
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Visit MediSYS at the MGMA Winter Conference March 6-8

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MediSYS is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 MGMA of Alabama Winter Conference at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham starting tomorrow, March 6-8! MediSYS has been a committed sponsor of MGMA of Alabama for the last 20 or more years. We hope you take a minute to stop by our booth and grab a cup of coffee with us! Also come by and learn more about the top rated services MediSYS offers today’s medical practices! And don’t forget to register for our booth…
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BCBS of AL Circle of Care Summit this Weekend

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Come by and visit the MediSYS booth at the 2019 BCBS of Alabama Circle of Care Summit on Friday, March 1 through Saturday, March 2 at the Birmingham Westin. There will be breakout sessions, speakers from BCBS and UAB, as well as door prizes! We are also sponsoring one of the breakfasts for the show! Visit our booth to meet the MediSYS team!