As Darwin taught us: “It is NOT the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” Things will never be “normal” as you knew it. Understanding the re-opening objectives and knowing how you will be able to monitor this in your own community

The details of the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (PHSSEF) are just now being released.  While writing this, the bill has not been passed through both houses, there will be another round of stimulus money available and this bill puts the health care community at the top of the list.  But will it

As we continue to receive updates and changes regarding coding and billing for Telehealth and Telemedicine services, it’s important to slow down and evaluate what has or has not changed with each new instruction.  Be sure you are relying on information from CMS. The latest change from CMS on March 30, 2020 addresses coding for

In most cases, there will be a better outcome if the pilot takes 3 seconds to think about options and solutions to mitigate impending disaster. Pilots are taught “The 3 Second Rule.” In an inflight emergency, such as engine failure on takeoff, the pilot’s fight-or-flight instincts kick in and they simply want to “do something”

Well friends, we are more than halfway through the first quarter and as predicted, the new CPT codes and updates are causing problems for anesthesia and pain management groups.  I have been contacted several times a day requesting help with these issues, so I decided to share our discoveries with all of you.  I can’t

In a surprising announcement, CMS made a national decision summary that now allows for coverage for acupuncture as a treatment for chronic low back pain.  But before everyone gets all excited, it is important to read the fine print, as they say.  The question is what qualifies for chronic low back pain and what must