As next year approaches, we expect to see many changes - in how we do business, how we plan for the future, and how we code our pain management services. That’s right, the CPT® 2021 code book has been released. It details coding additions, revisions, and deletions to be implemented next year. We will provide […]
By Joe Gribbin, Sr. Hospital and facility administrators are often unaware of how much revenue is unrecognized when they bill anesthesia incorrectly. This can be the case whether they manage anesthesia in-house or contract with an anesthesia group. I spent 12 years as a hospital administrator before starting MBM, so I’ve seen how missed revenue […]
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on just about everyone. However, healthcare professionals have experienced some of the most acute effects on their physical and emotional health, and even on their financial wellbeing. We reached out to anesthesia providers to better understand what the day-to-day looked like for them during these times and learn […]
by Joe Gribbin, Sr. Facility administrators have to make countless decisions regarding employing, contracting, compensating, and managing anesthesiologists and CRNAs, and these decisions have a significant impact on the bottom line. I spent 12 years working as a hospital administrator before starting MBM, so I understand these challenges. By understanding the types of relationships your […]
Interested parties can now apply for the Phase 3 General Distribution from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. The Department of Health and Human Services opened the portal Monday morning, October 5. Please note, the Phase 3 distribution expands eligibility for funds and allows application submissions for those who: Missed a prior application deadline Were […]
The State of Alabama recently made an important announcement that could have a big impact on Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response providers. The State is issuing COVID19 Relief Grants for providers that meet certain eligibility requirements. The Alert letter is included below. IMPORTANT: These disbursements are on a first-come, first-served basis, starting noon October […]
The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) is a $2.2 trillion economic relief package intended to mitigate the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Signed into law in March 2020, this federal program provides direct financial assistance to workers, families, and small businesses, including healthcare and anesthesia providers. Spending areas for this relief […]
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, healthcare professionals have been some of the most affected actors in this real-life drama. In terms of their physical health, as well as the emotional stress and strain they’ve experienced, the toll has been a constant. We reached out to anesthesia providers to better understand what the day-to-day looked like for […]
Before the emergence of COVID-19 as a global pandemic, less than 20% of all people in the United States used some form of telemedicine. However, as the virus spread, more healthcare institutions turned to alternative ways to provide services to patients while limiting in-person visits and interactions. Has the rise of telemedicine affected your practice's […]
MACRA (the Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act) was created to help healthcare providers report data on the quality of services to reduce the burden of healthcare costs on the taxpayers. MACRA reports hundreds of measures, but not all apply to anesthesia providers and groups across the board. We have compiled the relevant measures that […]
