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By Eric Wicklund | 10:37 am | September 28, 2009
The MRO Corporation has launched its Document Management Solutions group, which offers Chart Online, Filing Cabinet Online and Business Documents Online.
By Diana Manos | 05:26 pm | September 25, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee on Friday approved an amendment to require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to report drug pricing, competition and how much savings are being passed on to consumers.
By Diana Manos | 12:26 pm | September 25, 2009
The Government Accountability Office says states are benefiting from Medicaid funding allotted under the federal stimulus package.
By Chelsey Ledue | 12:19 pm | September 25, 2009
The National Community Pharmacists Association has presented two proposals to the Department of Treasury in an effort to amend new flexible spending account regulations.
By Diana Manos | 12:01 pm | September 25, 2009
Diversified Collection Services, the Medicare recovery audit contractor for Region A, has announced it will begin audits on durable medical equipment billed to Medicare, bringing the RAC program live nationwide.
By Richard Pizzi | 02:17 am | September 25, 2009
The federal HITECH Act has created opportunities for third-party healthcare billing companies to expand their businesses – if they act quickly.
By Chelsey Ledue | 12:29 pm | September 24, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is being asked to convince the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to spare life-saving radiation oncology services from a Medicare funding cut proposed for diagnostic imaging services.
By Chelsey Ledue | 11:34 am | September 24, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius have released “Health Insurance Reform and Medicare: Making Medicare Stronger for America’s Seniors.”
By Diana Manos | 11:34 am | September 24, 2009
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee introduced a bill Thursday to protect a quarter of Medicare enrollees who face a 20 percent increase in Part B premiums next year.
By Richard Pizzi | 05:07 am | September 24, 2009
ICD-10 implementation and compliance issues associated with the HITECH Act are on the minds of medical billing companies, according to a speaker at the 2009 Fall National Conference of the Healthcare Billing and Management Association.