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	<title>Physician Practice Specialists&#187; New Practice Start-Up</title>
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		<title>Outsourcing your billing office</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/outsourcing-your-billing-office/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Outsourcing Medical Billing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of our clients outsource their billing office to a third party but not all of our clients have had a good experience with this.  Unfortunately, many companies cut corners and hire workers (or don&#8217;t hire enough workers) who are uneducated in your specialty and ill equipped to handle the demands of your office.  If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Employee Salary vs. Exempt</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/employee-salary-vs-exempt/</link>
		<comments>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/employee-salary-vs-exempt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is an excellent article provided to through our partnership with the payroll service we use (ADP). You do not want to make a decision that will wind up with you in a lawsuit requiring you to pay penalties and overtime due to an employee.  This is something to consider when setting up your new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Official- Practice Financing Now Available</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/its-official-practice-financing-now-available/</link>
		<comments>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/its-official-practice-financing-now-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:26:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Practice Start-Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[physician financing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Physician Practice Specialists has entered now has access to some great financing opportunities for new and existing medical practices through our partnership with the practice finance division of Wells Fargo.  There are numerous options available to help physicians grow their businesses or help them get their dream off the ground.  The financing is available nationwide [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Report on Insurance Processing Time</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/report-on-insurance-processing-time/</link>
		<comments>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/report-on-insurance-processing-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are in the process of compiling last year&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free EMR Solidified for Physicians</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/free-emr-for-physicians/</link>
		<comments>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/free-emr-for-physicians/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EMR Implementation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Incident-To Billing &#8211; When Should it Be Used?</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/incident-to-billing-when-should-it-be-used/</link>
		<comments>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/incident-to-billing-when-should-it-be-used/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dallas Alford</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Practice Start-Up]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>4/5/2010 Cut Off For PECOS Online Enrollment</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/medicare-credentialing/452010-cut-off-for-pecos-online-enrollment/</link>
		<comments>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/medicare-credentialing/452010-cut-off-for-pecos-online-enrollment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medicare Credentialing]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/?p=532</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has implemented a new policy regarding payment for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. In order for a supplier to receive payment for these supplies, Medicare is verifying that the ordering/referring provider on a DMEPOS claim (1) has a current enrollment record in Medicare (i.e., the ordering/referring [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Insurance Credentialing For New Healthcare Practices</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/insurance-credentialing-for-new-healthcare-practices/</link>
		<comments>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/insurance-credentialing-for-new-healthcare-practices/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>K Allen</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/physician-credentialing-service/insurance-credentialing-for-new-healthcare-practices/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Starting a new healthcare practice? Make sure you start the insurance credentialing process at least 6 months before you open your doors. In this article we'll talk about steps to take in assessing which carriers to credential with and how to keep the process moving forward.]]></description>
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		<title>New Practice Start-Up Article</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/new-practice-start-up-article/</link>
		<comments>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/new-clinic-credentialing/new-practice-start-up-article/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many things that require your attention when starting a practice and for those of you who have done it, you understand what I mean. Starting a new practice has to be one of the most stressful and trying times for a physician. It would seem as though all physicians also need an MBA [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Practice Start Up Questions</title>
		<link>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/contract-negotiation-services/new-practice-startup/</link>
		<comments>http://physiciancredentialingservices.com/contract-negotiation-services/new-practice-startup/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:35:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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