nnPhysicians complain that a "severe delay" in updating the CMS Quality Payment Program interactive website, and other eligibility notification breakdowns have left them "in the dark on their status."nnThe American Medical Association and more than 40 physician...
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Survey: 48% of Patients Would Choose Out-of-network Providers with Better Reviews
As online reviews become an increasingly popular way for patients to choose care providers, 82 percent of patients use online reviews to evaluate physicians and nearly half of patients (48 percent) would go out of their insurance network for a physician with better...
New Medicare Cards Begin Mailing April 2018
According to an article presented by Novitas Solutions, new Medicare cards will be mailed to qualifying patients, beginning April 2018. See below for complete article and schedule information.nnBeginning in April 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Amazon Is Already Reshaping Health Care
Its threat alone has helped speed consolidation, and consumers may suffer. nnWithout having done much yet, Amazon.com Inc. is already transforming U.S. health care -- and not necessarily for the better.nnThe mere threat of the online giant getting into the health...
Celebrating National Doctors Day
In celebration of National Doctors Day, we would like to honor and recognize the physicians who have made a difference in our lives and local communities. Doctors of all specialties do so much for us and we don’t often realize how much they contribute to our daily...
Cost Analysis/Rate Setting FREE Webinars
Welter Healthcare Partners has partnered with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Family Planning Program to provide training and technical assistance in cost setting activities to current Title X contractors and clinics. Our training and...
Web Based Transformative Coaching Information Sessions
CTCi group, the center for transformative coaching, is offering two sessions to help management teams and other professionals understand the importance of effective management. These web based sessions are developed in a way to help you and your employees...
HHS’ Alex Azar Urges ‘Bolder Action’ on Value-Based Healthcare
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Monday that value-based healthcare "needs to accelerate dramatically" in the U.S., calling for a range of changes to the healthcare system that he said would provide more tools to give consumers more control over...
Managed Care Contracting Services
No is a request for informationnIn all things inter-personal, No means No. In managed care contracting, No is a request for information. In other words, if you have a reasonable request which makes sense, don’t take no for an answer. It may take time, it may take a...
Anthem Rescinds Evaluation and Management Reimbursement Policy to Cut Payments
nnAs many of you have been following this story, a new update has been released regarding the Anthem payment cut. Read the latest update below, including quotes from Anthem Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Craig Samitt.nnnnThe company had planned...
Anthem Responds to CMS Letter Opposing Pay Cut for Same-day Services
Recent news released by The Colorado Medical Society shares the response from Anthem regarding the reduction of payment for services that are provided on the same day. Read below for more information on the correspondence between CMS and Anthem:nnThe Colorado Medical...
CNN Exclusive: California Launches Investigation Following Stunning Admission by Aetna Medical Director
Leading insurance company, Aetna has been under investigation for insurance claim reviews by former medical director for the company. Health insurance is a tough industry to navigate to ensure proper charges and reimbursement but Welter Healthcare Partners is ready to...