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Physician Burnout: Part I
Physician Burnout: Part I For more than a decade now I have provided lectures (both in person and virtually) to thousands of podiatric professionals. Topics have varied greatly from finding and keeping good staff, increasing office efficiency, and developing structured policies and protocols, to coding and compliance changes, managing payables and receivables, effective marketing strategies,…
When in Doubt, Cut it Out (or at least part of it)
As the owner of multiple rescue animals and a continual stream of fosters, it seems like I am in my veterinarian’s office weekly. During a recent vaccine appointment (categorized as “tech visit” as the DVM is not involved), I showed the vet tech a lump on Gemma’s right hind leg. For those who are interested,…
Webinar Recap: The “ins and outs” of payment processing
Just in case you missed it, here is a brief overview of the content… (as always, webinar recordings and presentations PDFs are available for Pinnacle practices and PEP subscribers in the member-only library). If you haven’t logged in for a while, what are you waiting for? Finding and keeping “good help” and when to outsource…
Regarding the Medicare QMB Program
Medicare Qualified Member Beneficiary (QMB) Program Yesterday I logged in with a biller from one of my practices who was confused about something she had not seen before when checking eligibility for Medicare patients. Given the fact that patients had until April 1st to change their current Medicare Advantage/Replacement Plan or to change back to…
Do you need a Job Abandonment Policy?
A problem that is becoming more common in practices across the country is “Ghosting.” For those who are not familiar with the term, I hope it is because it hasn’t happened to you. But for far too many practice owners and managers, the employee “no show, no call” is becoming a harsh reality. So, what…
Red, White and Blue Trouble
Having Red, White & Blue Trouble? It always happens. . . We discover an “issue” in one of my practices and like clockwork it starts popping up everywhere. Even if you are not currently experiencing this issue in your practice, please read this e-blast and share the information with staff members who enter demographic and…
Audit & Documentation Webinar Recap
Our second Practice Engagement Program webinar this month featured Mike Demi, RN, CHC, CPC, CPMA, CSFAC (wow that’s a lot of credentials!), Senior Consultant for Medical Compliance Associates and after nearly 90 minutes, the virtual hand raising, Q & A’s and chats were still rolling in! For those who missed it, no need to worry…
Pre-Application Link
I just received an email forwarded by one of my doctors from a lender with a pre-application link for the next round of PPP loans. Keep in mind that time will be of the essence once the SBA starts accepting applications and millions of small businesses will be applying… just thought I would share… https://crossriversba.com/eu
Preparing to submit your PPP loan application
As lenders await more guidance from the SBA on applying for second round PPP loans, here is what you can be doing to prepare: Small businesses with less than 500 employees will want to have quarterly 941 forms, yearly 940 or 944 forms, or the “CARES SBA-PPP” document from your payroll provider. The 941 quarterly tax return…
Applying for the COVID-19 Exception with QPP
For those who feel they will fall short of MIPS reporting standards for 2020, you will be relieved to know that you can apply for the COVID-19 MIPS exemption/exception. Claiming this exception will allow you to remain neutral while submitting data (meaning you will not see a reduction in reimbursement). For those who tried to…