Many healthcare practice owners have already felt the impact of the ongoing pandemic, economic challenges, and recent policy changes. As we look ahead at upcoming tax policy changes, corporate and individual rate increases, and a host of other proposed changes to tax laws, there may be a significant impact to practice owners and their businesses. … Read more
“Patient Collections” has always been a unique challenge. The COVID pandemic further complicated the already convoluted revenue cycle processes for most healthcare providers. The result has been record high patient receivables. In this presentation, Healthcare expert Elizabeth Woodcock, MBA, FACMPE, CPC shared proven processes, strategies and easy to implement actions that medical practices can take … Read more
This Employment Law Update webinar focuses on issues that matter most to healthcare clinics. In this online presentation, attorney Missy A. Matella from Watkinson Laird Rubenstein covers: The latest COVID protocols for medical offices, including Governor Brown’s announcement on new testing/vaccine requirements for healthcare clinics Practice tips for flexible and hybrid work-from-home policies Employment Law … Read more
2020 was clearly one for the history books, but 2021 will usher in another set of challenges — and opportunities – for your medical practice. This fast-paced, content-rich webinar will give you the knowledge you need as you begin the new year. From the fundamental changes to evaluation and management (E/M) coding — to 2021 … Read more
In this webinar, Practice Advisor Elliott Tracy discussed the top issues facing medical practices at year end. Topics included cash flow and planning, the tax impact of SBA loans, Micro loans, the Paycheck Protection Program and HHS, as well as year-end tax moves and considerations. “Year-End Planning & Strategies for 2020” View Recording Download Slide … Read more
Our strategic partner, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), has posted this reminder regarding Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund application deadline: Eligible providers have until Nov. 6 at 11:59 pm ET to apply for $20 billion in funding from Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) General Distribution. Under the current phase, providers … Read more
A definitive answer has been provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the audit requirements for non-federal entities and for-profit entities expending funds under the new Provider Relief Fund (PRF) program. Please note that entities expending funds under the new Provider Relief Fund program may be subject to an audit … Read more
Webinar Resources: Webinar Presentation Slides (PDF)Handout for Community Health Centers (PDF)
“Telemedicine in the New Normal: Best Practices in Coding, Reimbursement & Workflow”Friday, July 24, 12:00 – 1:00 (PDT)with Elizabeth Woodcock, MBA, FACMPE, CPC In this fast-paced, content-rich webinar, we’ll spotlight the pandemic-driven dive into telemedicine and the ever-present challenges of getting paid and efficiently delivering ambulatory care. The rules and regulations about coding for telemedicine … Read more
If you have received funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), you need to know the importance of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees with regard to your loan forgiveness. The borrower’s count of FTE employees during their covered period is divided by the FTE count from the selected base period. The borrower is able to choose … Read more