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BRRR Q&A

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:09:00 GMT

Q. Have the recovery audit contractors (RAC) started to review rehab claims?

We know that the issue of untimed codes has been approved, but we don’t know exactly what or when to expect them. Have other rehab providers seen any requests for repayment?

Simulation learning modalities: Going beyond the basics

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:06:00 GMT

The phrase “simulation modalities” may conjure up a variety of images.

Master the -KX modifier and therapy documentation

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:04:00 GMT

The therapy cap exception process is set to expire December 31. As of now, the only action on this issue is that legislation was introduced to repeal the caps on January 7 in the form of the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act.

Set policies and procedures to comply with new federal HIPAA regulations

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on August 19 released its interim final rule on breach notification of unsecure protected health information (PHI) and the acceptable methods for covered entities (CE) and business associates (BA) to encrypt and destroy patient records in order to prevent breaches.

Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations, December 2009

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:59:00 GMT

The November issue of Briefings on Outpatient Rehab addresses ways the best way to train your staff based on their learning style, how to market your facility and bring in more patients, and additional HIPAA guidance.

BRRR Q&A

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Nancy J. Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC, answers readers’ questions.

Build a successful marketing plan for your practice: Tips for a profitable business

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:52:00 GMT

Marketing your business is essential to ensuring optimal cash flow from prospective clients.

ICD-10-CM/PCS: Bridging the Generation Gap with Diverse and Creative Approaches to Education

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:51:00 GMT

For the first time in history, there are four distinct generations in the American workplace. Although no one learning style or preference is common to all members of a specific generation, there are some general characteristics that serve as guidelines for teaching strategies.

Interim final rule: Significant challenges for BAs and covered entities

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:49:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human ¬Services’ (HHS) interim final rule on breach notifications challenges covered entities (CE) with notification reporting timelines and the necessity of compiling and submitting annual summaries of breaches to HHS.

Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations, November 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:46:00 GMT

Wound care under Medicare

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:13:00 GMT

In the past 20 years, wound care has increased in older Americans.

ICD-10-CM/PCS: The next generation of coding

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:11:00 GMT

The compliance date for implementation of the ICD-10-CM/PCS is October 1, 2013, for all covered entities.

Skills for success: Efficiently manage your time and delegate tasks

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:09:00 GMT

In order for a time management process to work, it is important to know which aspects of our personal time management need to be improved.

Teaser: You won’t find it in your wallet or your bank account. You can’t borrow it. You can’t work harder and earn more of it. In fact, all you can do with it is spend it. It’s time, of course, the one thing managers wish they had more of.

Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations, October 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:06:00 GMT

The October issue of Briefings on Outpatient Rehab addresses ways to effectively manage your time, features of the ICD-10, wound care, and therapist supervision requirements.

Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and RegulationsMay 2009

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT

The September issue of Briefings on Outpatient Rehab addresses HIPAA compliance, the Medicare appeals process, the importance of customer service, and preparing for H1N1.

Top-notch customer service equals happy patients

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Customer service is the impression left with the customer when he or she has an encounter with the company.

Create a culture of HIPAA compliance at your facility

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT

HIPAA may not be fun to teach, learn, or execute because of its complexity, but it needn't be boring. It can be tolerable, and, if you're good at your job, interesting and thought-provoking as well.

Master the Medicare appeals process

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT

At one point or another, many rehab facilities will disagree with a decision from their fiscal intermediary (FI), Medicare administrative contractor (MAC), or carrier to deny a claim.

Swine flu scare provides real-time preparedness training

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Healthcare facilities around the United States and the world may be heeding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advice more urgently after the recent outbreaks of novel influenza A H1N1, commonly known as swine flu.

BRRR coding corner

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Q: Should the certification period match exactly the duration that is expected on the plan of care (POC)?