Tell us how CMS could change E&M Guidelines
Read the full articleThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on how to revise the Evaluation and Management (E&M)… The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on how to revise the Evaluation and Management (E&M) documentation guidelines to ease physician…
Unsure how or if you will avoid the MACRA penalty?
Read the full articleWe’re now more than half-way through 2017 and the first year of the MACRA Quality Payment Program. Practices must participate… We’re now more than half-way through 2017 and the first year of the MACRA Quality Payment Program. Practices must participate in MIPS or Advanced Alternative…
When natural disasters strike
Read the full articleBetween wildfires in the West and hurricanes in the South, it seems hardly a day has gone by over the… Between wildfires in the West and hurricanes in the South, it seems hardly a day has gone by over the last few weeks when reports…
We've got your back
Read the full articleRead our comments to CMS about the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule. Can't see the PDF preview? Access it… Read our comments to CMS about the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule. Can't see the PDF preview? Access it here.…
Confused by the Medicare audit and fraud programs?
Read the full articleAre you confused by the different Medicare audit and fraud programs? Do you know the difference between a RAC, a… /* Zebra striping */ tr:nth-of-type(even) { background: #eee; } th { background: #63D0DF; color: white; } td, th { padding: 10px; text-align: left; } td…
Streamlined audit and fraud program
Read the full articleIn this second of our three-part series on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) audit and fraud programs,… In this second of our three-part series on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) audit and fraud programs, the Advocacy Council (AC) focuses…
Does your practice have a HIPAA security plan?
Read the full articleUpdated February 8, 2018 According to a recent Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) member poll, only 55% of respondents believe… Updated February 8, 2018 According to a recent Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) member poll, only 55% of respondents believe their organization’s information technology (IT)…
Congress patches CHIP
Read the full articleBefore recessing for the holidays, Congress passed legislation keeping the government open and running through January 19. Included in this… Before recessing for the holidays, Congress passed legislation keeping the government open and running through January 19. Included in this legislation was 2.85 billion dollars…
Compounding exception for allergy
Read the full articleThe Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently published, for comment, a draft position statement on physician compounding. The draft… The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently published, for comment, a draft position statement on physician compounding. The draft states that physicians are encouraged…
The College and the AMA – a successful partnership
Read the full articleWe continue our series on how the AMA effectively works with the College to support allergists with a review of… We continue our series on how the AMA effectively works with the College to support allergists with a review of the recent success we’ve had…
USP Chapter 797 update
Read the full articleRepresentatives of the College and AAAAI attended a very brief conference call with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) on Feb.… Representatives of the College and AAAAI attended a very brief conference call with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) on Feb. 26 regarding their timeline for…
What do you know about 95165?
Read the full articleCommunications we have received recently from members suggest there may still be some confusion as to Medicare rules for allergy… Communications we have received recently from members suggest there may still be some confusion as to Medicare rules for allergy immunotherapy billing (CPT Code 95165). There…
CMS announces three major changes
Read the full articleThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently announced it will begin to implement major changes to electronic… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently announced it will begin to implement major changes to electronic health records’ (EHRs) incentive programs…
Medicare E&M documentation – Is there relief in sight?
Read the full articleDocumentation requirements for evaluation and management (E&M) services are a subject that provokes the ire of almost all physicians regardless… Documentation requirements for evaluation and management (E&M) services are a subject that provokes the ire of almost all physicians regardless of specialty. The documentation guidelines…
Can your practice be held for ransom?
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council recently became aware of two allergy practices that were victims of ransomware attacks. We might normally think… The Advocacy Council recently became aware of two allergy practices that were victims of ransomware attacks. We might normally think of this only being a…
Your thoughts on drug pricing are needed
Read the full articleA cornerstone of President Trump’s campaign platform was a solution to the ever-increasing cost of prescription drugs. Recently, the administration… A cornerstone of President Trump’s campaign platform was a solution to the ever-increasing cost of prescription drugs. Recently, the administration released a “blueprint” for solving…
Coding questions? We’ve got answers!
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council has long been the go-to source when you’ve needed an answer to coding and/or reimbursement questions. We… The Advocacy Council has long been the go-to source when you’ve needed an answer to coding and/or reimbursement questions. We understand coding correctly for the…
Power up your practice with the Advocacy Council
Read the full articleThe Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, is coming up fast! Many of the topics will be familiar, such… The Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, is coming up fast! Many of the topics will be familiar, such as coding. And, in response…
We're letting CMS know how we all feel
Read the full articleIt has been a very busy couple of weeks for the Advocacy Council. In cooperation with the AAAAI Committee on… It has been a very busy couple of weeks for the Advocacy Council. In cooperation with the AAAAI Committee on Advocacy, we continue to work…
Clarification of CMS’ proposal for multiple procedure payment reduction
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council has heard from many allergists who are concerned about the impact of the Center for Medicare and… The Advocacy Council has heard from many allergists who are concerned about the impact of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) proposal in…
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