Webinar on What is a Compliance Program 101!

Medical Auditing Solutions is providing a webinar in conjunction with The Cornerstone Insurance Group (Cornerstone) to discuss the Basic Compliance Program Requirements.  We will learn what a compliance program is, what laws require it, the elements of a compliance program, and how the program can be beneficial to the healthcare provide.

Any and all healthcare providers (medical and dental practices as well as ancillary providers such as DME, Home Health, Hospice, etc.) taking Medicare and Medicaid should attend.

No CEU credit is formally given, but you will be welcome to send the handout received post attendance to your accrediting agency and ask for credit.  Some will provide and the worse they can do is say no.

The Cornerstone Insurance Group (Cornerstone) in no way endorses the accuracy of the information being provided.  In registering for this program, you will release and hold Cornerstone harmless of any and all actions you take as a result of this call.  This call is basic information and is simply an avenue for you to educate yourself on compliance program requirements.  This call in no way provides legal advice or provider specific advice without adequate documentation to review.  This is informational purposes only.

Cornerstone providers Total HR management & products including benefits management, Total Insurance products, Wellness Management Services.  Read more about the services Cornerstone offers you may find services that could benefit your organization.  They are primarily in Missouri and surrounding states but do cover additional states.

Program Title:  Compliance Program Basics and Elements

Date:                     July 24, 2012

Time:                    11:30 am-12:30 am CST

Cost:                      Complimentary

Register:              https://cc.readytalk.com/r/yhypbz3hj2p

About more about the speaker and Medical Auditing Solutions LLC:

Angela Miller of Medical Auditing Solutions LLC has been in health care compliance, auditing, billing, collections and HIPAA for over 18 years.  Ms. Miller is Certified in Healthcare Compliance.  Ms. Miller has made it the  focus of the business to help providers run their businesses efficiently, collect money, and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and coverage criteria through compliance program development, management and training.  Ms. Miller is very experienced with Medicare & Payer audits.  Ms. Miller ran a very successful compliance program for over 5 years for the largest private held HME/Pharmacy provider in the US at the time.  Ms. Miller  also works as a contract compliance officer to provide an avenue to compliance training to staff, implementation of policies, as well as handling anything that affects cash flow from the initial intake to back-end collections. You can visit our website at Medical Auditing Solutions LLC.

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Medtrade Fall 2010 – Got Your KX? Get Cash $$

I will be speaking at Medtrade Fall 2010, November 18 at 8:30am-9:30am.  Learn the misconceptions of filing with the KX Modifier.  Also learn what you must have in your file for medical necessity documentation to submit a claim with the KX Modifier.  With so many audit contractors (RAC, ZPIC, payor, OIG) going after the DME industry and KX modifier products, it is critical that you attend and hear proactive measures to protect your business.

Universal Software Solutions is sponsoring my presentation.  I greatly appreciate their support and sponsorship.

You will be able to find Universal and myself at booth 335.  I will be speaking at their booth on November 17 at 11am and 3pm as well as November 18 at 10am.  All topics will be billing and collections related.

Angela Miller of Medical Auditing Solutions LLC has been in health care compliance, auditing, billing, collections and HIPAA for over 18 years.  Ms. Miller has made it the  focus of the business to help providers run their businesses efficiently, collect money, and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and coverage criteria through compliance program development, management and training.  Ms. Miller is very experienced with Medicare & Payer audits.  Ms. Miller ran a very successful compliance program for over 5 years for the largest private held HME/Pharmacy provider in the US at the time.  Ms. Miller  also works as a contract compliance officer to provide an avenue to compliance training to staff, implementation of policies, as well as handling anything that affects cash flow from the initial intake to back-end collections. You can visit our website at Medical Auditing Solutions LLC.

Bankruptcy Attorneys & other Attorneys: What you need to know about Medical Receivables 7/14/2010

“15 MINUTE THOUGHT”

***REMINDER***

What you Need to Know about Medical Receivables

MAS is pioneering an informational program that you can listen to over a cup of coffee while you organize your day or on your drive to work. The name of the program is “15 Minute Thought”.  These calls will be free and informative.  Our focus is to give you a new thought once per month to help improve your business during these tough regulatory times.  The call participation should be maintained although CME/CEUs are not attached, it documentation of education efforts.

We will discuss key points that you need to know when managing a corporate bankruptcy.  Your goal is to collect as much of the receivables as possible to pay off creditors.  One very very critical thing is, insurance payers do not wait for the court system.  Tune in so we can help you improve your collection rates.

Program your Phone and Calendar:

The 2^nd* and 3^rd Wednesday Every Month                July 14, 2010  at 8:30am-8:45am CST

Speaker:                                                Angela Miller, CHC & Compliance & Billing Expert

MAS Conference Call Dial-in#:     218-862-1300

Conference Code:                               622911

MAS Office number:                          972-459-1508

Who should call in?

All Attorneys and specifically Bankruptcy Attorneys

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Blog:  http://www.angelamillermas.wordpress.com or via website
Linkedin:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/medicalauditingsolutions
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/AngelaMiller.MAS

Angela Miller of Medical Auditing Solutions LLC has been in health care compliance, auditing, billing, collections and HIPAA for over 18 years.  Ms. Miller has made it the  focus of the business to help providers run their businesses efficiently, collect money, and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and coverage criteria through compliance program development, management and training.  Ms. Miller is very experienced with Medicare & Payer audits.  Ms. Miller ran a very successful compliance program for over 5 years for the largest private held HME/Pharmacy provider in the US at the time.  Ms. Miller  also works as a contract compliance officer to provide an avenue to compliance training to staff, implementation of policies, as well as handling anything that affects cash flow from the initial intake to back-end collections. You can visit our website at Medical Auditing Solutions LLC.

Numerous Physician, Physician Groups, and DME Revocations Coming

The American Health Lawyers listserv released yesterday, there are numerous revocations across physician, physician groups, and DME providers for failure to respond to 855 validation or update requests or the provider was not open or available during a sight visit.  Please ensure you or your staff open mail in a timely manner!  Be sure you take immediate action on any requests from Medicare.  Medicare periodically requests for updates, validation or new 855 payor applications be completed. If the Medicare contractor does a sight visit, you must have hours posted and the door must be unlocked and the person greeted, if it is during your business hours.   Likewise, if you are closed for vacation, post a sign on the door & answering service vacation dates and who patients should see in an emergency.  This may have come as a PECOS notice.  Think of PECOS as your online 855 submission and application management.  Educate your staff to review mail timely and notify you immediately of any requests from Medicare for any response, forms, documentation.  You as the business owner need to review it or have it reviewed.

It seems every time  we turn around there is bad news to deliver to health care providers.  This is a very scary time from audits, revocations, reimbursement cuts along with legible documentation and getting patients to come into the office for an in-person visit when they are physically not capable.  The industry is facing challenges.

Medicare must be notified if you move because they mail requests to the address on file.  Remember, an invalid telephone number or area code can result in revocation as well.  Likewise, the post office does not always deliver the mail and they do not send communication with a tracking number!

You have 30 days to submit a corrective action plan, but be proactive and do it immediately!  The Corrective Action Plan form can be located via the MAC contractor website.  If the Correction Action Plan is denied, there is no appeal!

It is crucial for you to keep your provider number because without it you will not be reimbursed and are subject to loosing other payor contracts. You have to get your number placed in good standing, but this can be a long process.  They also do not have to activate it back to the date it was turned off.  If you need help completing or validating the 855 application or working an appeal, we can help you in a cost effective manner.   We work with several health care law firms that can assist you also.  Be sure no matter who you have help you, they have experience with the application process, understand the health care industry and/or are health care attorneys.

I feel like I need to have a drink or joke of the week blog so I can bring some good uplifting news.

Angela Miller of Medical Auditing Solutions LLC has been in health care compliance, auditing, billing, collections and HIPAA for over 18 years.  Ms. Miller has made it the  focus of the business to help providers run their businesses efficiently, collect money, and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and coverage criteria.  Ms. Miller is very experienced with Medicare & Payer audits.  Ms. Miller ran a very successful compliance program for over 5 years for the largest private held HME/Pharmacy provider in the US at the time.  Ms. Miller  also works as a contract compliance officer to provide an avenue to compliance training to staff, implementation of policies, as well as handling anything that affects cash flow from the initial intake to back-end collections. You can visit our website at Medical Auditing Solutions LLC.

Scope of Services for www.medicalauditingsolutions.com

We thought it would be helpful if in our first blog we explained our SCOPE OF SERVICES for the Medical Auditing Solutions LLC.  We work with all types of health care providers including Durable Medical Equipment, Respiratory Med Pharmacy, Sleep Labs, Home Health Agencies, Small Physician Practices and Hospital Systems.  Our clients revenues vary tremendously from $2M-well over $100M annually.  Our focus is to help you manage your business by giving your problem solving direction although we can perform the hands on work as well.

• Compliance/HIPAA Audits
  • Review patient charts to ensure compliance with billing and regulatory requirements and exit with management to discuss any areas of weakness with a written report to follow
  • All improve collections and efficiency
• Compliance Program Development and Training
  • We can review your existing program and provide updates
• Due Diligence Audits
  • Review patient charts as above and provide general feedback on branch, personnel, location, etc.
  • See Compliance Audits
• Investigations including audits, interviews, etc. in coordination with your attorney, if applicable
• Medical Accounts Receivable Analysis for Improved Collections
  • Review a sample of writes for accuracy and potential recovery
• Medical Accounts Receivable Aging claim filings and staff education
• Regulatory Affairs Filings To Do Business (NPI, licensing, permits, DBA’s, Certificates of Authority, provider/supplier applications)
  • Handle all filings, follow-up and renewals
• Assess Medical staff knowledge and positions
• Assess overall location
• Assist with Health Care Accreditation, HR, and Operations
• Work with the business to improve overall efficiency and profits
• Practice Management and Quality of Care Auditing
  • Other healthcare consulting as needed see website

Monthly Availability via a retainer at competitive rates customized for your needs and the time period needed.