April 2009 - CMS Regulatory Changes to Provider's Banking Relationships and Access To PECOS Changed as of Thursday April 2, 2009 - Read More
March 2009 - Courtesy of the American Health Information Managers Association ... {Lee S. Broadston}... buried within the "stimulus/spending" bills of recent weeks, a new law emerges for PHI/EHR data disclosures by covered entities AND their Business Associates has now been established with a compliance date and more detailed reporting requirements. Specifically targeting EHR systems. Disclosure for healthcare transactions as well as other actions that were previously EXEMPT under HIPAA regulation are now required to be reported to a requesting party back as far as 3 years from the date of the request. - Read More
February 2009 - Congress Passes Largest Spending / Stimulus Package in history of the nation.. - Read More
February 2009 - 2009 Medicare Anesthesia Conversion Factors by State... - Click Here
February 2009 - February 2009 Authentication of Documentation a Must! - Read More
February 2009 - Physician / Specialist Scarcity Bonus Payment from Medicare Available only to Physicians Performing in Specific Zip codes... HPSA Zip Code List - Click Here
January 2009 - Health insurer accused of overcharging millions - UnitedHealth Group agrees to a $50 million settlement after investigation - Click Here
November 2008 - '09 Part B Annual Deductible $139.00 - As announced by CMS via Noridian Administrative Services - Read More
October 2008 - Nurse Anesthetists Now Have Online Option for Per Diem Insurance - Click Here
October 2008 - Medicare new Recovery Audit Contractors for Improper Medicare payments - Read More
July 2008 - CMS Update - Read More
July 2008 - Both houses of Congress today voted to override President Bush's veto of HR 6331... - Read More
July 2008 - Medicare Update Courtesy of MGMA.... - Read More
July 2008 - News from CMS: Questions and Answers on Announced 10 Day Hold - Read More
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Q. What is the necessity of obtaining an NPI -National Provider Identifier? See Answer.
Q. Does an entity as well as an individual provider need an NPI? See Answer.
Q. What does the term "most favored nation" mean as it appears in many third party payer reimbursement agreements and participation agreements? See Answer.
Q. What is an RFP? See Answer.
Q. Does it make any difference if I select CPT-4 codes from the Surgical or Anesthesia Sections? See Answer.
Q. Since the Medicare Modifier -QS is not valid for actual reimbursement calculation, does it really need to be used? See Answer.
Q. How long will it take to develop a cash flow from a new practice opportunity? See Answer.
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? See Answer.
Q. In evaluating a practice opportunity what questions or data should I be requesting from the practice? See Answer.
Q. I plan to do all of my own procedure and diagnosis coding, -CPT-4 and ICD9-CM coding) is this a good idea? See Answer.
Q. Is it necessary to have type of contract with a facility/hospital before I commence providing anesthesia services? See Answer.
Q. Why would I use an ABN-Medicare Beneficiary Advance Benefit Notification document? See Answer.
“...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, 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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