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Most of these can/should be modified for your office use.
2009 ABN from CMS -- CMS link for all the new ABNs
ABN - CMS-R-131, effective 3/2009 - Did you even wish you could have the 2009 ABN in a PDF Fill-able format? Well, now you can.
Aging Review - Line by Line Form
Collections Blank Form - Generic Fill-in the blank form - Created and donated by Maria Shadmehr
Collections Letter- "Balance Due"
Collections Letter - "Balance Past Due" - Created and donated by Maria Shadmehr
Collections Letter - Desceased Patient Estate Query - Created and donated by Maria Shadmehr
Collections Letter - "Payment Not Yet Received" - Created and donated by Maria Shadmehr
Collections Letter - "Please Call To Arrange Payments" - Created and donated by Maria Shadmehr
Collections Letter - "Please Call To Arrange Payments"
Collection Letter - "Promissary Note" donated by Barbara Colburn
Collection Letter - "Thanks for Your Payment" - Created and donated by Maria Shadmehr
Collections Letter - "Warning: You're About to be Reported to Collection Agency"
Collections Process- Workflow Sheet
Collections Productivity Flow Sheet - Created and donated by Maria Shadmehr
Physician's Notification Form - "Dr., we're sending your patient to collections' agency..."
Scheduling Form - "Insurance Verification & Scheduling" Created and donated by Maria Shadmehr
M2PowerInc
Making Sense of Meaningful Use
- Report: Physician Use of Tablets Has Nearly Doubled Since 2011
- App Improves Diabetes Management Among Teenagers, Study Finds
- VA Outlines Privacy, Security Policies for Lifetime EHR System
- EHR Use Not Linked to Improved Diabetes Care Quality, Study Finds
- Article Raises Questions About Future of State Health Data Exchanges
American Medical News - Gov't
ASA News
- Additional Analysis of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Conditions of Participation: Anesthesia Physician Supervision Patient Safety Standard Remains Unchanged
- CMS Issues Final CoPs and Medicare Regulatory Reform Rules; Notes ASA Objections
- House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves FDA Bill: Enhanced Notification Requirement Includes Manufacturers of Drugs Used by Anesthesiologists
Anesthesia News
- Additional Analysis of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Conditions of Participation: Anesthesia Physician Supervision Patient Safety Standard Remains Unchanged
- CMS Issues Final CoPs and Medicare Regulatory Reform Rules; Notes ASA Objections
- House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves FDA Bill: Enhanced Notification Requirement Includes Manufacturers of Drugs Used by Anesthesiologists
Healthcare News
HealthLeadersMedia.com - Managed Care Contracting and Reimbursement Advisor
OIG News
OIG Criminal & Civil Enforcement
- Two Miami-Area Residents Plead Guilty in $25 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
- Boston Scientific Subsidiary Guidant Pays U.S. $9.25 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
- Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement With Podiatrist To Pay $800,000 For Submitting False Medicare Claims
- Ten Miami-Area Residents Plead Guilty in $25 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
- Owner of Miami-Area Mental Health Company Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Orchestrating $205 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme