MACRA

Joint Statement on Reform of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the American Occupational Therapy Association, American Physical Therapy Association, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and APTA Private Practice urged policymakers to address the unique challenges faced by therapy providers under the current Medicare Physician Fee Schedule system of payment. The organizations released a joint statement as the U.S. Congress begins to consider ways to reform the fee schedule.

Key Points: 
  • The organizations released a joint statement as the U.S. Congress begins to consider ways to reform the fee schedule.
  • Medicare payment reform is a top priority for our organizations as we continue to advocate for improved patient access, payment that reflects the value of therapy services, and sustainable updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
  • "Reforms to the Medicare fee schedule must address the unique challenges faced by therapy providers," said APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.
  • "APTA Private Practice is proud of this coalition effort to present these policy suggestions to lawmakers as they begin to consider ways to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Netsmart myUnity® is First in Post-Acute Care Industry to Accomplish ONC Health IT Cures Update Certification

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

In order to achieve the 21st Century Cures Update certification, Netsmart completed the new (g)(10) FHIR® API testing.

Key Points: 
  • In order to achieve the 21st Century Cures Update certification, Netsmart completed the new (g)(10) FHIR® API testing.
  • By achieving the (g)(10) testing and the ONC Cures Update certification, Netsmart is able to empower providers and payers using the 2022 version of myUnity to coordinate care more effectively and efficiently, through new and enhanced standards and implementation specifications.
  • “We believe it is imperative to invest in our ONC Certification so we can enable our post-acute care clients to meet government compliance and succeed in the evolving value-based care programs.
  • This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Do No Harm Supports Doctors' and Eight States in Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Medicare "Anti-Racism" Plans

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Joining the suit are the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri and Montana.

Key Points: 
  • Joining the suit are the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri and Montana.
  • "These 'anti-racism plans' erode trust in medical professionals and will undermine the health and wellbeing of all patients."
  • For more information and future updates about Do No Harm, visit their website at www.donoharmmedicine.org and follow them on Twitter .
  • Do No Harm believes in medical fairness, equal access, and individualized treatment for every patient, without exception.

Hospital Back-Office Automation Technology Achieves Weeks of Work for Hundreds of People in One Day

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Friday, March 25, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudMedx, the healthcare technology company featured everywhere from Newsweek to Nasdaq, has achieved a milestone that will transform one of the biggest challenges facing hospitals nationwide. Its back-office data automation tool has proven able to process one million healthcare records in less than 24 hours. It would usually take hundreds of people weeks of work to achieve the same result.

Key Points: 
  • Its back-office data automation tool has proven able to process one million healthcare records in less than 24 hours.
  • It would usually take hundreds of people weeks of work to achieve the same result.
  • Furthermore, highly trained and qualified staff such as nurses and doctors have to spend countless hours contributing to this work as well.
  • Low staffing can dramatically slow down crucial back-office work, and automation is a vital part of the solution.

Plexus TG’s Anesthesia Touch AIMS System Surpasses Installations at 1,000+ Hospitals

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Plexus TGs Anesthesia Touch is an automated medical record-keeping system that streamlines the capture of real-time anesthesia data throughout the perioperative process, enabling anesthesia providers to deliver safe, effective care to patients.

Key Points: 
  • Plexus TGs Anesthesia Touch is an automated medical record-keeping system that streamlines the capture of real-time anesthesia data throughout the perioperative process, enabling anesthesia providers to deliver safe, effective care to patients.
  • Built for anesthesia providers, anesthesia physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals and office-based surgery settings, Anesthesia Touchs plug-and-play technology is built to go anywhere and integrates seamlessly into Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABCs) F1RSTAnesthesia billing platform .
  • The financial burdens of deploying an anesthesia information management system are no longer an issue when practices work with Plexus TGs Anesthesia Touch, integrated with ABC and their F1RSTAnesthesia billing platform.
  • Anesthesia Touch is a full-featured AIMS for both Windows and iOS platforms that supports concurrent charting and streaming physiologic data.

Netsmart myUnity® Achieves Industry First 100% ONC Health IT Certification

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Netsmart announced today that it is the industrys first post-acute technology vendor to achieve 100% of the certification base criteria, earning the myUnity electronic health record (EHR) the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC-Health IT) 2015 Edition Health IT Certification .

Key Points: 
  • Netsmart announced today that it is the industrys first post-acute technology vendor to achieve 100% of the certification base criteria, earning the myUnity electronic health record (EHR) the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC-Health IT) 2015 Edition Health IT Certification .
  • Our investment in ONC certification is going to change the industry landscape, said Netsmart CEO Mike Valentine.
  • Netsmart kept their promise of moving the industry forward by achieving ONC certification, enabling us to achieve a single, seamless platform for all of our service lines.
  • To receive ONC certification, myUnity was tested against applicable standards, clinical quality measures and certification criteria put forth by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

Anesthesia Business Consultants to Attend the ASA® ADVANCE 2022

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABC), a leading provider in billing and practice management for the anesthesia and pain management specialty, is pleased to announce it will be attending ASA ADVANCE 2022 hosted by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

Key Points: 
  • Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABC), a leading provider in billing and practice management for the anesthesia and pain management specialty, is pleased to announce it will be attending ASA ADVANCE 2022 hosted by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
  • ASA ADVANCE 2022: The Anesthesiology Business Event is being held January 28th 30th at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX.
  • Per the ASA, ASA ADVANCE is an opportunity to Advance your practice, your career, and your success.
  • Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABC), established in 1979, is the nations largest billing and practice management company dedicated to the complex and intricate specialty of anesthesia and pain management.

Best’s Market Segment Report: COVID-19 Depresses U.S. Medicare Supplement Claims, Federal Legislation Could Dampen Revenue

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Monday, November 29, 2021

The Bests Market Segment Report, titled, U.S. Medicare Supplement: COVID-19 Depresses Claims, MACRA Could Dampen Revenue, notes that the net premium increase exceeded the enrollment expansion, which has increased 37% from 2011 to reach 14.4 million lives covered.

Key Points: 
  • The Bests Market Segment Report, titled, U.S. Medicare Supplement: COVID-19 Depresses Claims, MACRA Could Dampen Revenue, notes that the net premium increase exceeded the enrollment expansion, which has increased 37% from 2011 to reach 14.4 million lives covered.
  • Another factor coming into play for this segment is full enactment of The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA).
  • Those newly eligible for this Medicare supplement coverage will no longer have the option of purchasing two higher priced plans (Plans F and C), and the ensuing enrollment shifts could pressure revenue for Medicare supplement writers.
  • Much of the Medicare supplement lines growth has been driven by the largest carriers, as the segment is highly concentrated.

XIFIN Ranked #1 by Black Book Research for Laboratory RCM Services for Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

XIFIN today announced it has been named the #1 vendor for Laboratory Support and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in the latest survey on healthcare outsourcing conducted by Black Book Research.

Key Points: 
  • XIFIN today announced it has been named the #1 vendor for Laboratory Support and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in the latest survey on healthcare outsourcing conducted by Black Book Research.
  • This marks the fifth time the company has been included in Black Books rankings and the second consecutive time it has been awarded this specific accolade.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211026005377/en/
    The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in labs nationwide facing fluctuations in routine and COVID test volumes.
  • To learn more, visit www.XIFIN.com , follow XIFIN on Twitter and LinkedIn , or subscribe to the XIFIN blog .

Anesthesia Business Consultants at the ASA's Annual Meeting, ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021, This Weekend in San Diego

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABC), the leading provider of billing and practice management services for the anesthesia and pain management specialties, is pleased to announce its representatives will be attending the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, held this weekend, October 8 12, at the San Diego Convention Center.

Key Points: 
  • Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABC), the leading provider of billing and practice management services for the anesthesia and pain management specialties, is pleased to announce its representatives will be attending the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, held this weekend, October 8 12, at the San Diego Convention Center.
  • ABCs industry-renowned F1RSTAnesthesia billing platform has enhanced its technology advantage by integrating leading-edge Anesthesia Touch anesthesia information management system by affiliate Plexus Technology Group.
  • Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABC), established in 1979, is the nations largest billing and practice management company dedicated to the complex and intricate specialties of anesthesia and pain management.
  • Medac is one of the nations largest anesthesia revenue cycle management companies, dedicated exclusively to anesthesia and pain management.