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EasyCare University Announces AFIP Certification Courses

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Venerdì, Marzo 29, 2024

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Norcross, GA, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EasyCare University is excited to announce its comprehensive AFIP certification courses for Spring 2024, providing F&I managers, sales consultants, and other dealership personnel with the training to meet the highest compliance standards.

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Norcross, GA, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EasyCare University is excited to announce its comprehensive AFIP certification courses for Spring 2024, providing F&I managers, sales consultants, and other dealership personnel with the training to meet the highest compliance standards.
“AFIP certification should be the cornerstone of a dealer’s compliance management system,” says Erica Blackmon, MPFS, Sr.
“The comprehensive AFIP certification courses we offer give franchise dealer employees the tools to provide the best quality customer service—all while meeting the requirements of a complex, highly-regulated transaction.”
All AFIP courses run for 2 days and provide attendees with in-depth compliance knowledge to succeed in passing the certification exam.
To learn more or register for an AFIP class, please visit our EasyCare University page for more information.

Milliman analysis: Multiemployer pension funding at 89% in aggregate at year-end 2023

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 21, 2024

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Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the 2023 year-end results of its Multiemployer Pension Funding Study (MPFS), which analyzes the funded status of all multiemployer defined benefit pension plans in the United States, based on data and assumptions from these plans’ latest Form 5500 filings.

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Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the 2023 year-end results of its Multiemployer Pension Funding Study (MPFS), which analyzes the funded status of all multiemployer defined benefit pension plans in the United States, based on data and assumptions from these plans’ latest Form 5500 filings.
As of December 31, 2023, Milliman estimates that the aggregate funded percentage of all multiemployer plans hit 89%, up from 79% a year prior.
As of year-end 2023, 69 plans in total have received nearly $54 billion in SFA funding, including $45 billion paid during 2023.
To receive regular updates of Milliman’s pension funding analysis, contact us at [email protected] .

Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition: Final CMS Rule Puts Dialysis Patients At Risk

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Mercoledì, Novembre 15, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition (DVAC) is calling on Congress to take action and halt cuts to vascular access services included in the finalized 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Rule.

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Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition (DVAC) is calling on Congress to take action and halt cuts to vascular access services included in the finalized 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Rule.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition (DVAC) is calling on Congress to take action and halt cuts to vascular access services included in the finalized 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Rule.
Due to the finalized rule, office-based dialysis vascular access services will again be cut by another 6 - 7% in 2024 alone.
Since 2017, at least 30% of office-based dialysis vascular access centers have closed in large part to ongoing Medicare cuts.

CardioVascular Coalition Calls for Immediate Congressional Action to Prevent Further Clinical Labor Cuts

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Martedì, Novembre 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the CardioVascular Coalition (CVC) – a coalition of physicians, care providers, advocates, and manufacturers — is calling on Congress to step in and stop the cuts to revascularization services included in the finalized 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Rule.

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"We are asking for Congress to step in and stop these cuts from harming patients and forcing providers to close their doors.
3674 is a bipartisan solution that can pass before the end of the year, but Congress must make this a priority."
These year-over-year cuts are being implemented without regard to patient outcomes, actual PFS provider resource needs, or any other rationale policy.
The CardioVascular Coalition (CVC) strongly supports the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 (H.R.

Calm Waters AI Increases Reimbursement by Average of 22.6% per E/M Chart, According to Audit

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Giovedì, Ottobre 19, 2023

Calm Waters AI, a fully autonomous, artificial intelligence Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding application, improves reimbursement for services coded on each patient chart by an average of $17.14, or 22.6%, according to calculations audited by a nationally recognized firm.

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Calm Waters AI, a fully autonomous, artificial intelligence Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding application, improves reimbursement for services coded on each patient chart by an average of $17.14, or 22.6%, according to calculations audited by a nationally recognized firm.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019063938/en/
“We are thrilled to have quantified the positive financial impact that Calm Waters AI is making for providers,” said Joe Ferro, President of Calm Waters AI.
The senior executives and creators of Calm Waters AI have over 100 years of combined experience in healthcare coding and compliance.
Calm Waters AI, an affiliate of Montecito Medical, is currently used by some of the nation’s top medical practices and health systems.

AAOS Comments on Proposed Medicare Payment Policy Changes for 2024

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Lunedì, Settembre 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued formal comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the agency's proposed payment policy changes in the Medicare program for Calendar Year (CY) 2024.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued formal comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the agency's proposed payment policy changes in the Medicare program for Calendar Year (CY) 2024.
The AAOS' concerns center around ongoing cuts to physician reimbursement, as the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule includes a $32.75 conversion factor, which is a $1.14 (almost 3.26%) decrease from the $33.89 conversion factor for 2023.
"AAOS is committed to helping create an equitable healthcare system for patients and physicians," said AAOS President Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS.
"Therefore, we urge CMS to support a statutory fix that provides an annual inflationary update for physicians, akin to all other providers covered by the Medicare payment system.

Milliman analysis: Multiemployer pension plans' overall funding jumps to 87% at mid-year 2023, up from 79% at the end of 2022

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Martedì, Agosto 15, 2023

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As of June 30, 2023, the funding shortfall for all multiemployer plans fell by about $65 billion, resulting in an aggregate funded percentage of 87%, up from 79% on December 31, 2022.

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As of June 30, 2023, the funding shortfall for all multiemployer plans fell by about $65 billion, resulting in an aggregate funded percentage of 87%, up from 79% on December 31, 2022.
By mid-year, about 45 plans received nearly $50 billion in special financial assistance (SFA), which increased the aggregate funded percentage by about 6%.
Most of the plans that have received SFA up to this point were insolvent or going insolvent in the near future.
To receive regular updates of Milliman's pension funding analysis, contact us at [email protected] .

With reimbursement under threat, MedLearn delivers actionable guidance with unprecedented All-Access Passes and webcast subscriptions

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Mercoledì, Giugno 14, 2023

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ST. PAUL, Minn., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the great resignation creating knowledge gaps, Medicare reimbursement constantly under the threat of reduction, coding complexities, and endless opportunities for errors, reimbursement faces exceptional challenges making facilities across the nation vulnerable to financial losses. Even more, with the end of public health emergency and the storm of policy changes that took place, it's only a matter of time before auditors are expected to dig into compliance issues with targeted scrutiny. MedLearn Media continues innovating multiple product lines to meet the demands of uncertain times giving professionals the tools to adapt to the evolving healthcare regulatory landscape. Expert-guided content fast-tracks answers through a variety of options with unlimited access to comprehensive sets of educational and reference resources, along with webcast subscriptions for one affordable annual fee.

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MedLearn Media's All-Access Passes and webcast subscriptions offer unparalleled coding and compliance support in the face of reimbursement threats.
"The decision to develop All-Access Passes and subscriptions was inspired by the growing demand for comprehensive and convenient access to industry resources and information.
"All-Access Passes and subscriptions provide a centralized platform where users can access a wealth of valuable content and services in one place.
MedLearn Media offers multiple All-Access Pass options and webcast subscriptions to fit any size organization, team, and budget, including a 7-day free trial for ICD10 and RAC monitor webcast subscriptions.

Milliman analysis: Multiemployer pension plans funded at 79% overall at year-end 2022, down from 91% in 2021

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Lunedì, Marzo 6, 2023

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As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate funded percentage of all multiemployer plans dropped to 79%, from 91% the year prior.

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As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate funded percentage of all multiemployer plans dropped to 79%, from 91% the year prior.
This drop was largely the result of significant investment losses during 2022 and occurred despite the first wave of special financial assistance (SFA) funding.
In 2022, 35 plans received $9 billion in SFA under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2022.
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) estimates the program will ultimately pay between $74 billion to $91 billion in assistance to about 200 plans.

New Data Highlights Workplace Stress for Urologists; LUGPA Looks Toward Solutions

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Martedì, Dicembre 13, 2022

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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urologists have the most stressful job in the United States, according to recently released data from The Occupational Information Network (O*NET), part of the Department of Labor, which released rankings for 873 jobs in the United States. LUGPA, the national voice representing independent urology in the United States, is successfully working to address the variety of stressors that urologists face across the country.

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LUGPA, the national voice representing independent urology in the United States, is successfully working to address the variety of stressors that urologists face across the country.
LUGPA is working to decrease stress within the urology field.
LUGPA also participates in advocacy efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and to level the playing field between hospital and independent physician reimbursement.
The robust resources LUGPA provides help member groups to meet the challenges of independent practice in today's rapidly changing healthcare marketplace.