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 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 […]
As the United States grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, many anesthesiologists and CRNAs are struggling to understand how this unfolding situation will affect their practice financially and logistically. A pair for updates from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides critical updates that affect physician supervision requirements and accelerated reimbursements. If you have questions about how […]
As we’ve seen with the other major changes to the Relative Value Guide in 2019, the definition for accurate start and stop times has gotten more complex in order to allow for more flexibility. It seems counterintuitive that a more rigid definition can lead to more adjustability in practice, but it’s true. Surgery is a […]
Though it seems complicated at first, it’s not rocket surgery! De-mystifying the process by which charges are established for anesthesia services is a worthwhile exercise for everyone involved in the billing process. Surgery is not a yard sale where patients pay what they think is appropriate for services, or anesthesiologists bill what they think they’re […]
BCBS of Alabama Mid-Year Update: Are you aware of the changes to the BCBSAL Anesthesia Fee Schedule Attention! If you are an anesthesia provider or coder and like increasing your bottom line, this is vital information for you. There are important Blue Cross Blue Shield anesthesia conversion factor increases that begin on July 1st, 2019 […]
In an ideal world, all patients would be easy to sedate - flat on their backs, in a controlled environment, with no adverse reactions. Of course, this is never the case, so there are a thousand different ways in which anesthesia is administered and monitored. A tiny divergence in procedure can sometimes mean life and […]
Medical Business Management would like to join with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) in honoring Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists during National CRNA week. The week of January 22-26 has been set aside to show appreciation for CRNAs and to raise awareness for the important work that they do. CRNAs and Patients CRNAs represent […]
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected Palmetto GBA as the Medicare Administrative Contractor for Jurisdiction J. This jurisdiction, covering Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee represents 7% of the national Part A/Part B claim-volume workload. This change is having a dramatic impact on anesthesia practices across this 3 state regions. These practices […]
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, commonly known as MACRA is bringing dramatic changes for Medicare beneficiaries and the providers that serve them. MACRA is bringing big changes for anesthesiologists and CRNA’s. Could these changes result in rejected claims and unpaid charges? The answer is YES! We are watching this transition closely […]
