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New Year Refreshed

Please make sure that you note on your calendar to meet with me at noon on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Insurance Updates Correctly determine Primary coverage  Correctly determine traditional Medicare versus Medicare Advantage Collections expected deductible assignments...

Unexpected Denials!

Mark your calendars to review with Unexpected Denials and Resolutions.  Number one on the list … Outpatient and Home Health!!  I will also include some other headaches as well as insurance updates.   Remember this is a benefit of your MARN membership and it is a...

MARN Admin PeerConnect – Deep Dive into Accounts Receivable

Together we will review: Challenges Understanding the aging of a claim Reports Options How To Work Open Claims Collection Companies Outsourcing Your Billing Registration is not required, however, please contact Berni at berni.willis@midamrehab.com to get the meeting...

Practice Owners PeerConnect Group

Meetings are happening!  If you are not in a group and wish to be so, please contact Berni at berni.willis@midamrehab.com. Upcoming group meetings (different leaders) Tuesday April 19, 2022 (Stephen & Joe) Tuesday May 17, 2022 (Edie) Friday, May 20, 2022 (Leon)...

MARN Admin Connect Webinar – Noon on Tuesday February 22, 2022

As many of you are aware it is that time of the year that front desk collections are more so challenging due to new benefits, higher deductibles, and co pays.  On Tuesday we are going to step through how to:   Configure the collection schedule by insurance ...

Admin Webinar – Medical Records Request

Join me at Noon on Tuesday, January 25, 2022   A review of medical record requests you may have received and how they should be answered.  A break down what is the request asking for and what documents should you be sending.    No advanced registration is required. If...

2022 Annual Meeting and Conference

Mark your calendars! Meeting will be held in Columbus, Ohio at the Quest Business Center. Registration will begin at 8:30 with a continental breakfast.  Lunch will be provided as well.  There is NO charge for this meeting. Complete Agenda will...

December 1st-7th is National Handwashing Awareness Week

December 1st-7th is National Handwashing Awareness Week. It is a great time to take a closer look at handwashing and its importance in disease control and prevention. You can read more great information and get printable tips here....

Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

  On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that includes updates on policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medicare Part B issues, on or after January 1, 2022. The...

National Health Emergency extended to January 27, 2022

Effective on October 18, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the declaration of the COVID-19 national public health emergency declaration (PHE). The national declaration unlocks key flexibilities at the federal and local...

MARN Fall Meeting – Friday October 29th

Mark You Calendar!!   Join us to hear everything you want to know about payer contracts.  What is the contract option NOT telling us?!  When and how do we negotiate our current contracts.  How do we terminate from these TPA contracts that have become a nuisance...

CMS Releases CY 2022 Proposed Rule for Outpatient Therapy

CMS released its proposed rules for CY 2022.  APTA has responded to each of these and be aware they are not yet finalized, however, the takeaway is that each of these issues will be addressed.  September 13, 2021, is the final date for all comments to be received. ...

Public Health Emergency Extended until October 17, 2021

As a result of the continued consequences of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in...