We are in the process of compiling last year’s credentialing data for a report on the average processing time for the top six insurers. The report will include state or region specific information that will be broken down by insurers. It will be from the first day that we contacted the insurance company to begin the process. These insurance companies may not be the top payers in your area but nationwide they represent the majority.
Archive for New Practice Start-Up
Free EMR Solidified for Physicians
Physician Practice Specialists is finalizing a deal to offer the Free EMR program created by Mitochon Systems. PPS would assist clients with the implementation and training on the new system and would help to ensure that it is being used according to the Meaningful Use standards produced by the government. This move would allow practices to take advantage of the Stimulus money without incurring any unnecessary software costs. Mitochon is an ASP EMR/Scheduler system that utilizes a dynamic web platform to integrate with most practice management and billing systems. The Mitochon Connect is one of the first HIE platforms that is compliant with the most recent Meaningful use guidelines. The Mitochon connect makes HIPAA compliant data sharing a easy, reliable, and safe.
Incident-To Billing – When Should it Be Used?
This article has been filed under the New Practice Start Up category because it is an important part of many private practices.
If you are utilizing mid-levels in your practice or plan to in the near future, it is imperative that you and your billing staff understand how to charge Medicare and other payers for your mid-level’s services.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) defines incident-to services as those that are “furnished incident to physician professional services in the physician’s office (whether located within a different office suite or within an organization) or in the patient’s home.
Insurance Credentialing For New Healthcare Practices
Time and again new practices invest countless hours and money focused on office space, equipment, software and staffing only to open their doors for business and find significant delays in getting adequate insurance reimbursements. More often than not, the problem could have been allayed by addressing the insurance credentialing process early and thoroughly creating the necessary relationships with insurance carriers. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind as you address the insurance credentialing process.
Timing Start Early!
New Practice Start Up Questions
Feel free to post any questions related to opening a new practice and we will be happy to help. Credentialing and starting a new practice is a major headache so don’t try to go it alone. Please utilize the Practice Forum for free assistance.
We welcome your credentialing, insurance or practice start-up questions and would be happy to assist you. Starting a medical practice is one of the most difficult things a physician could ever do. It is unfortunate, but most medical programs do not provide physicians with the necessary training to start a practice effectively.
