Published Communications
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…
