by Gina Elkins | Thursday, November 14, 2013 | Compliance
What are you waiting for? ICD-10 is coming……ICD-10 IS coming!! I know the holidays are quickly approaching but have you given any thought to implementation of ICD-10? If not, you may not be behind the 8-ball……..YET! ICD-10 goes into effect October 1, 2014 which means...
by Gina Elkins | Friday, November 1, 2013 | Compliance
If you live in my neck of the woods, you are most likely looking forward to gaining one additional hour of sleep this weekend! That’s right, it’s time to “fall back” and set our clocks back one hour before we go to bed Saturday...
by Gina Elkins | Friday, October 18, 2013 | Compliance
Here in Ohio, it is that time again when we see a change in the weather, the leaves turning colors, and we begin preparing for the holidays….OH!! Thanks for reminding me—I need to buy Halloween candy!! Not only will we have beggars knocking on our doors,...
by Gina Elkins | Thursday, October 3, 2013 | Compliance
My cousin was married a few weeks back and I am a people watcher. So, as you can imagine as I am watching people, something jumps out at me. While sitting at my assigned table at the reception, I had an awesome view of the beautifully decorated room where guests sat...
by Gina Elkins | Tuesday, September 24, 2013 | Compliance
The Medicare Part B therapy cap exceptions process will expire December 31, 2013. IF CONGRESS DOESN’T ACT, PATIENTS WIL BE FACED WITH A HARD CAP FOR PART B THERAPY SERVICES IN 2014! Contact your members of Congress ASAP asking them to include a long term fix...
by Gina Elkins | Tuesday, September 17, 2013 | Compliance
I bet you are wondering what April 10, 2014 is! If you guessed that April 10, 2014 is my birthday, you are not correct. Sorry, my zodiac sign is Leo, not Aries but thank you for thinking of me!! Actually, CMS has announced that April 10, 2014 is the...