The Physician Quality Report System (PQRS) required start date of January 1, 2013 has come and gone and we are finding that not only have many offices not started PQRS, but most are still confused on some key points. If an effort to answer some of the questions we are being asked, and to clarify [...]
In talking with clients we’ve learned that many have not taken any action regarding their PQRS (Physician Quality Reporting System) participation, others are mistaken in thinking they don’t need to take action until the 2015 deadline, and many aren’t familiar with the program at all. Here’s what you need to know… In 2013 your performance [...]
Q. Is it possible to opt out of Medicare, and if so, how do I go about doing so? A. Time and again we’ll hear DC’s comment about their frustration with the Medicare system. Many threaten to “opt out” (’cause you know, that will really show ‘em!). Sorry Doc, as a chiropractor you can’t opt [...]
This area of our website is usually reserved for our “Ask the Expert” questions, however, we want to make everyone aware of a special virtual training opportunity…consider this the ultimate “Ask the Expert” experience for Medicare! Medicare changes, and the increased threat of audits, have many chiropractors understandably concerned. Knowledge can represent power AND peace [...]
Q. It’s all over Facebook and on the news. What the heck is going on with Medicare these days? A. Oh yes, Medicare is in a bit of flux these day. Congress voted just before Christmas to delay the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) cut until March 1. The stage is set for a repeat [...]
Q. Can seniors pre-pay for their chiropractic care? A. We get this question quite often and while many chiropractic coaches and practice management programs advise DC’s to collect fees for services weeks ahead of the actual service date, for your Medicare patients, this procedure is a problem. PLEASE BE AWARE: It is against the law [...]
Q. With Congress unable to agree on a freeze of the cuts in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, I’m wondering if there’s anything I need to do at the office level? A. We rely on Dr. Ron Short, Heartland Consulting Group, to keep his finger on the pulse of the latest developments in Medicare. Yesterday [...]
Q. I’ve heard there are some new rules regarding Medicare overpayments. What do I need to know? A. Yes, you’re correct, there are new rules for recovering Medicare overpayments and it is very important that you understand what constitutes an overpayment and how Medicare collects overpayments. “A Medicare overpayment is a payment that a physician [...]
