On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule for the Medical Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). The PFS conversion factor for 2024 is $32.74, a 3.4% decrease from the 2023 conversion factor of $33.89. The overall payment rate will be reduced by 1.25% based on requirements for budget neutrality. … Read more
Are you ready for 2024? Discover how shifts in the health care landscape will impact your practice in 2024 and beyond. In this dynamic presentation, national speaker, trainer and author Elizabeth Woodcock, DrPH, MBA, FACMPE, CPC gives us the lowdown on emerging trends that can pose both opportunities and threats to medical practices in the … Read more
Jones & Roth Healthcare Advisors gave an online presentation about updates to employment laws and issues that matter most to healthcare clinics. Attorney Jaclyn K. Rudebeck shared the latest state and federal updates in employment law legislation, including: Watch the replay: About the Presenter Jaclyn K. Rudebeck, Attorney, Watkinson Laird RubensteinJaclyn is an experienced employment … Read more
The pandemic propelled many changes for medical practices, but few anticipated the massive challenges to the revenue cycle that are our reality today. Staffing shortages have strained internal business processes for many, compounded by an uptick in claim denials. There’s no relief from the government, with impending Medicare payment cuts right around the corner and the future of reimbursement for virtual medical … Read more
The Jones & Roth Healthcare Team presents our year-end planning online webinar. Healthcare CPAs Brian Newton and Jordan Dawley share key strategies and takeaways for healthcare practices. In this presentation, we cover: The Jones & Roth Healthcare Webinar series is specifically for Physicians, Practice Managers, Clinic Financial Managers, and HR / Recruiting Managers. Watch Now:
Our July 22, 2022 Employment Law Update webinar focused on issues that matter most to healthcare clinics. In this online presentation, attorney Jaclyn K. Rudebeck and Edward C. Earl, J.D. Candidate 2023 from Watkinson Laird Rubenstein shared the latest state and federal updates in employment law legislation, including: Preparing for Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFMLI) 139 … Read more
We have been receiving questions from our medical practice and dental practice clients regarding the HRSA PRF Reporting Portal and we want to be a resource and help. The Jones & Roth Dental & Healthcare teams have put together the following summary to help you navigate the HRSA PRF resources and understand the reporting requirements. … Read more
February 25, 2022 — 12:00 PST The COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on medical practices, one of the most important being the revenue cycle. This is no time to go into retreat mode. In this high-energy, educational webinar, national speaker and author Elizabeth Woodcock DrPH, MBA, FACMPE, CPC, highlights the key changes in payment for … Read more
Following is an update from our partners at Oregon Medical Group Management Association regarding the prevention of Medicare cuts. On December 9, 2021, Congress passed MGMA-supported legislation which largely averts Medicare physician cuts scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Specifically, the legislation: Mitigates 3% of the -3.75% impact of the previously delayed … Read more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal will reopen for the completion or submission of reporting for Reporting Period 1 from Dec. 13, 2021 at 9:00 am ET through Dec. 20, 2021 at 11:59 pm ET. Medical groups that already submitted a Reporting … Read more