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July 2010 - Not documented, Not Done! Comments from Missy Heuer, CPC, CANPC BCS, HIM Staff - Read More

July 2010 - Courtesy of HBMA - CMS To Review PECOS Enrollment Process - Read More

June 2010 - Courtesy of MGMA - Medical Group Management Association - Read More

May 2010 - The Importance of Provider's Signature Logs - Read More

April 2010 - CMS releases guidance to contractors on new timeliness standards for processing provider enrollment. - Read More

March 2010 - Courtesy of the MGMA -Medical Group Managers Association - CMS Fee Schedule Fix Signed into Law until March 31, 2010. Payments will resume by CMS. - Read More

December 2009 - CMS Experts admit healthcare legislation will damage hospitals - Read More

December 2009 - Reported from the WorldNet Daily... Poll: Americans no longer believe in health 'crisis' - Read More

December 2009 - Healthcare Reform Legislation - As reported by Marguerite Higgins of the Heritage Foundations, "Remove the budgetary gimmicks and the 20 year cost of the Senate bill is $4.9 Trillion. The Senate bill raises taxes, micromanages the healthcare industry, creates the framework for a full governmental owned and operated health plan, and over the next 20 years will cost $4.9 Trillion." - Read More

November 2009 - THE SENATE HEALTH BILL: THE TRUE COSTS ARE UNKNOWN ...courtesy of the National Center for Policy Analysis and the Heritage Foundation - Read More

November 2009 - Delay in Implementing Phase 2 of Change Requests (Cars) 6417 and 6421- Courtesy of the Healthcare Billing and Practice Management Association of America - of which BCS is a member- - Read More

November 2009 - Healthcare providers and hospitals in New York state... watch out ---the state is about to pass legislation that will raise more than $1 Billion next year... a clutch of surcharges, taxes, and fees on the healthcare industry... - Read More

November 2009 - Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former Director of CBO -Congressional Budge Office and now Director of Manhattan Institute, Center for Medical Progress, "..Democrats have developed deeply flawed, partisan reforms that expand coverage without fixing any of the system's underlying problems. Unless they chart a new, bipartisan course soon their rush to declare victory will result in a national tragedy, say Douglas Holtz-Eakin - Read More

November 2009 - Courtesy of Dick Morris and Eileen McCann of DickMorris.com here are 11 specific provisions within the current healthcare legislation that make it entirely wrong for America and not the solution to the concerns facing the industry or the average American. - Read More

November 2009 - USA Today ... On the surface, it seems logical to allow illegal aliens to purchase health insurance through an exchange that would be established under the House-approved reform bill. Upon closer examination, however, there are many good reasons to bar illegal aliens from it, says Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). - Read More

November 2009 - The State of Maine continues to find a "fix" to healthcare issues elusive.... - Read More

November 2009 - The House's latest version of their healthcare legislation is 1,900 pages in length and the Speaker has mandated a vote on the 1,900 page bill by week's end, giving America and the Congress less than 5 days to read and analyze it. - Read More

November 2009 - Here is the first of what will be a series of summaries of sections of HR 3262 as outlined by Congressman Mike Pence House Republican Conference, here are some of the first disturbing elements of the newest healthcare reform legislation to come out of the House of Representatives. - Read More

November 2009 - FTC-Red Flag Enforcement Deadline Extended -again- Not to be ignored but informed... All BCS clientele are already compliant with this FTC rule - Read More

October 2009 - Multiplan acquires Viant to create an ever larger commercial managed care marketplace... - Read More

October 2009 - House Health care bill, Raises, not Lowers Healthcare costs... as reported by the Heritage Foundation... - Read More

October 2009 - "... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told members at a caucus meeting Tuesday night that she was just eight votes short of the threshold for the so-called "robust public option," which ties reimbursement rates to those of Medicare plus 5 percent, ..." - Read More

October 2009 - The report on the Baucus Health Plan places a huge financial price tag on us all, but in particular on the sick... a tax on those that are sick... - Read More

October 2009 - Wall Street Journal, the Joint Committee on Taxation, and the National Center for Policy Analysis all conclude... the Baucus bill is a tax bill.... it will hurt middle America the most.... $400 Billion in new taxes and fees - Read More

October 2009 - The Current Population Survey, (CPS) and its estimate of 46 million or so uninsured, has been the occasion of a massive fraud on the public," said Cannon. He says the number of Americans who are uninsured for the entire year "is more... like 20 to 30 million -- and many of those are already eligible for government programs or can afford to purchase health insurance - Read More

October 2009 - Here are some highlights of HR 3200 as it was published through August 2009, changes that have since been made are not available as of yet, but in any case this is the basis of the bill that will be merged with whatever legislation comes from the Senate. - Read More

October 2009 - As printed in the Weekly Standard October 12, 2009 .... - Read More

October 2009 - Here is a reality check for everyone, this is what will happen under a government controlled healthcare system - State of Il fails to make payment to Cigna Insurance...anesthesia providers told to just 'wait' for payment... - Read More

October 2009 - "First do no harm...." Baucus bill passes committee... this bill will now move behind the public curtain and be merged with the far more controversial healthcare reform legislation that passed out of the Senate HELP-Health, Education, Labor, and Pension- committee. - Read More

October 2009 - CBO's report shows the Baucus bill amongst other taxes will collect over $200 Billion in new taxes from the healthcare industry... - Read More

October 2009 - Issued today ... CMS - WPS Medicare carrier ... issues statement once again clearly stating that legible provider signatures on all medical records documentation is mandatory. Missing or illegible signature will result in denials. - Read More

October 2009 - US Senate continues to attempt to push healthcare legislation but nearly all amendments have been rejected... - Read More

September 2009 - The battle over the healthcare reform legislation is not over, despite the fact that support for it continues to fall, I have reviewed several items about the impact upon the US Constitution the proposed healthcare bills will have and the following information -about 2 pages of info- is a very concise summary from a retired law professor from Texas that I urge you to read, forward, print and distribute. This is much more than what it appears as the professor points out. - Read More

  
Who We Are
    BCS, Incorporated is a healthcare practice management firm providing a impressive outsourcing alternative to the complex and comprehensive details of day to day patient accounting operations of your healthcare practice. For more than 25 years we have been hard at work for providers just like you. From Anesthesia to General Surgery, to Pathology BCS has the expertise and more than two decades of experience to tailor a specific turn key operation for your practice. Cost effective, cost controlling, comprehensive, detailed and innovative in each practice's design. We will work with you as closely as is necessary to develop a practice management service for your practice that meets all of your needs. We are customized to your specific requirements, not forcing you into a cookie cutter design platform.

    We have been known to greatly increase efficiency, cash flow, HIPAA and coding compliance, and overall AR performance in a way that maximizes the available reimbursement for your professional services. Our innovative and creative practice solutions are hard at work today in hospitals and healthcare systems across the country as well as within small to large private group practices. Let BCS get to work for you and allow you the freedom to practice your specialty as you intended, free of the complex issues surrounding the administration and practice management of today's healthcare practice.

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Questions & Answers
Q. How are we certain we are maximizing CRNA reimbursement within our facility?

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Q. What is the necessity of obtaining an NPI -National Provider Identifier?

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Q. Does an entity as well as an individual provider need an NPI?

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Q. What does the term "most favored nation" mean as it appears in many third party payer reimbursement agreements and participation agreements?

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Q. What is an RFP?

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Q. Does it make any difference if I select CPT-4 codes from the Surgical or Anesthesia Sections?

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Q. Since the Medicare Modifier -QS is not valid for actual reimbursement calculation, does it really need to be used?

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Q. How long will it take to develop a cash flow from a new practice opportunity?

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Q. I have graduated from Anesthesia School, but have not taken my certification examination, can I still bill for my services since I have completed my required anesthesia program?

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Q. In evaluating a practice opportunity what questions or data should I be requesting from the practice?

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Q. I plan to do all of my own procedure and diagnosis coding, -CPT-4 and ICD9-CM coding) is this a good idea?

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Q. Is it necessary to have type of contract with a facility/hospital before I commence providing anesthesia services?

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Q. Why would I use an ABN-Medicare Beneficiary Advance Benefit Notification document?

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Clientele Comments
Comments directly from BCS Clientele:

"Mr Broadston:

Thank You for the excellent information. It was a pleasure to hear you and speak with you at the MANA convention. I agree quite wholeheartedly with you re:healthcare reform(transform!). Hopefully free-market reforms will result but I'm not holding my breath.

I have heard great things about you from other CRNAs in the state. If I am ever in a position requiring your services, I will definitely use your excellent services. Thank You again for the information provided and for all you do for CRNAs.

Sincerely,
A CRNA from the Upper Midwest"

“The students loved your presentation, you and BCS are an excellent resource...” - An Anesthesia Program Director

“....It has been my pleasure to work with you and others at BCS over the years. The billing expertise is exceptional and numerous times over the years I have stated that to other facilities.”

“...Thank you also for all of the work you have done and time you have taken throughout this year in assisting me personally and our members as well when we are in need of some solid "BCS Guidance.”

"...Thank you [BCS] for your help throughout the years. Your services have been outstanding..."

An anesthesiologist from the Eastern US

"....Lee, Thank you for the reply. Am looking at attending your next meeting. Thanks again for coming to our meeting!"

A CRNA from the Midwest.

".....I will tell you though, now, that I think they {Sessions by Broadston} were by far the favorites for the weekend ...You really opened some {CRNA Attendees} eyes and made some people {CRNAs} think."

A CRNA from the Upper Midwest.

"....Do you have your presentations on video- something I could present to our workplace?..."

A CRNA from South Dakota

"...Do you think you could come back next year and expand on what you shared this year?..."

A CRNA Educational Program Director

“BCS has worked for me for 10 years and please let everyone know what a wonderful, professional and personable organization BCS is. Thanks to everyone for their commitment to my success in private practice and billing.... ”

A CRNA Practice in Colorado.



"From my very first interaction with you, to my review of the packet your company presented ... I have been impressed to the highest possible level. Every conversation ... has been carried out with a highly professional tone ... has made me feel that I am a very important client, and not just another customer.

The professionalism speaks loudly."

A CRNA Anesthesia Practice



"...you have been a tremendous help with my new assignments. I really appreciate all you and your staff have done ..."

A BCS Hospital client from the southern USA.



"BCS...thanks for the special practice analysis... very prompt, very useful.. Thanks a whole bunch!"

A CRNA Practice from the Upper Rockies

"profuse thanks for being a friend to CRNA's..."

A Michigan CRNA "BCS has done a great job for us. We thank you,and recommend you to other CRNA groups.

Your presentation at the SD meeting was excellent."

A CRNA from Central USA



Comments directly from BCS Clientele:

“Lee… I am impressed with how thorough BCS is in these matters. Thank you for the great service.” …CRNA Practice from the Midwest…

“…thank you so much for everything, I appreciate your excellent work…” - An Anesthesiologist from New England

“…Lee, you and your staff are the greatest contribution anesthesia can have…”

“…Lee, please share with all of the BCS staff our overwhelming satisfaction with all aspects and interactions with BCS…”

"Hello, BCS… hope you are all well and prospering… thanks a million, BCS is the best!"

"…I appreciate the great work BCS has done. I would be bankrupt now if it weren't for you."

“Excellent service…refreshing from what we experienced previously…”

“Always prompt in your replies, thanks to all BCS staff…”

“…practice projections were right on target…”

“…I appreciate the certified coding staff at BCS…”

“…believe me, we sincerely appreciate and acknowledge the complexities that BCS provides to our group…”

"…90% of all attendees Strongly Agreed, Lee S. Broadston met or exceeded their expectations and the outcomes set forth for the sessions he presented."

"…90% of all attendees Strongly Agreed, Lee S. Broadston was an effective presenter…"

"…Very timely topic for my practice and issues in rural practice…"

"…Great Information!"

"…Interesting……informative……Excellent presenter…"

"Very important topic - thanks for including it in the program…"

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Lee S Broadston

Anesthesia Billing, Medical Claims Billing, Healthcare Billing, Patient Billing