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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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…

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Further Clarification on the E/M Changes Now in Effect

In response to receiving even more questions after last week’s eblast (and becoming more confused myself), I thought it would be best to reach out to my dear friend and colleague Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman (Lehrman Consulting, LLC). On December 30th I asked. . .“I was wondering if you could provide some additional insight regarding how…

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