To successfully transition to value-based care, health systems must engage their physicians in the process.nnFiguring out the best way to engage physicians, however, is often one of the toughest challenges for organizations as they move from traditional fee...
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Federal CMS Agrees to Improvements in E/M Documentation and Delays “Collapse” of Levels
In the 2019 proposed rule on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed revisions to the E/M documentation guidelines intended to reduce administrative burden on physicians. In addition, the federal CMS...
CMS has Proposed a Major Coverage Hike for Telehealth Services in 2019
CMS has proposed to reward physicians who consult electronically/by phone with other physicians in 2019. The agency also proposed starting to pay physicians to review photos that patients text/e-mail to them. Telehealth is now playing a new role for appropriating...
Welter Healthcare Partners Wishes You A Happy Thanksgiving
nnAs many of us reflect on the things in life we are thankful for, all of us at Welter Healthcare Partners would like to say Happy Thanksgiving to our clients, business partners, families and friends! We are extremely grateful for each of you and appreciate your...
CMS 2019 Rules — Changes to the Fee Schedule
Changes to the 2019 PFS include the following:nn Elimination of the requirement to document the medical necessity of a home visit in lieu of an office visit.n For established patients, when relevant information is already in the medical record, practitioners can focus...
CMS Finalizes 2019 Rules
CMS has issued its final 2019 rule for both the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and the Quality Payment Program (QPP), which includes the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).nn“Today’s rule finalizes dramatic improvements for clinicians and patients and reflects...
FREE Revenue Assessment to Create a More Profitable Practice
If you have been following our recent series of how to improve your bottom line, hopefully you have read some valuable information that you found insightful for your practice. Whether you have looked at your finances personally or not, Welter Healthcare Partners is...
Improve Your Bottom Line — Getting Back to Basics with Your Business Systems
Our weekly series of “Getting Back to Basics with Your Business Systems” is designed to help ensure you are running a profitable business. This week we will review how to look at your finances to ensure you are managing them correctly. Read below and follow over the...
Get Paid for EVERYTHING you Do — Getting Back to Basics with Your Business Systems
Our weekly series of “Getting Back to Basics with Your Business Systems” is designed to help ensure you are running a profitable business. This week we will review the potential money you are losing due to the demand of patient management and reporting. Read below and...
Protect the Integrity of Your Revenue — Getting Back to Basics with Your Business Systems
Our weekly series of “Getting Back to Basics with Your Business Systems” is designed to help ensure you are running a profitable business. This week we will review how new payer credentialing requirements are putting more pressure on medical practices and how easily...
Maximize Revenue — Getting Back to Basics with Your Business Systems
Our weekly series of "Getting Back to Basics with Your Business Systems" is designed to help ensure you are running a profitable business. This week we will review how one code variation can cost you a lot of money! Don't leave potential money on the table... Read...
Getting Back to Basics with Your Business Systems — Show Me the Money
Overwhelmed? It's important to get back to the basics and we are here to help! Welter Healthcare Partners is producing a series of articles with tips to help your business thrive. We will be sharing pointers that you should consider to ensure you are running a...