5010 conversion causing headaches

Practices report widespread claims denials since adopting the HIPAA Version 5010 transaction standard, MGMA says. Learn more about the kinds of errors practices are seeing. » Full article

UnitedHealth pays $200M to bilked doctors

Out-of-network physicians who billed the insurer from 1994 to 2009 could recoup more than half of their lost payments. Even if you didn’t file a claim, you may still benefit. » Full article

Clock is ticking if you’re ‘board eligible’

Physicians now have a 4-year window to pass board certification, the American Board of Medical Specialties announced. Find out what drove the policy change, and who it could hurt most. » Full article

Who’s the ‘fairest’ payer of them all?

Mirror, mirror... In a survey pitting Medicare against Medicaid and commercial payers, see which group healthcare providers say most often reimburses to expectations. The answer may surprise you.
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Do you lie to your patients?

More than 10% of physicians admit they’ve told patients something they knew wasn’t true. Find out who among your colleagues is most likely to fib, and why.
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Demand high for rural physicians

Family physicians provide more care to rural areas than any other specialty. See how education is driving this development. » Full article

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