In this episode of the MedPractice MadePerfect podcast, host Tom Maher reviews a selection of important policy changes stemming from the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE).
While these emergency flexibilities helped providers care for patients quickly and effectively, the unraveling of PHE policies has far-reaching implications for the ongoing success of your practice.
As a general rule of thumb, practice managers and patient-facing providers are strongly encouraged to review any policy that started during the PHE issued by the Department of Health and Human Services in response to the pandemic related to billing, coding, and credentialing.
In this episode, we will provide a concise overview of topics that impact most specialties and are particularly crucial for practices serving a high volume of Medicare and Medicaid patients. These topics include:
We recognize that administrative tasks, such as billing, coding, provider management, and patient communications, are already quite challenging in the current insurance landscape - especially for smaller specialist practices. Therefore, it's essential to stay informed on the evolving policies to manage your practice effectively.
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