MedTrainer

MAY 15, 2024

Florida Medicaid Portal The Florida Medicaid Web Portal is very specific and if you aren’t familiar with submitting the documentation, it is easy to make a wrong turn. Providers must first submit their Medicaid enrollment application and receive the Application Tracking Number (ATN) before they can access the clearinghouse.

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Verisys

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here are seven red flags to look out for and the reasons why: Incomplete or inconsistent application: Missing or conflicting data regarding education, training, work history, licensure, or malpractice history might indicate false information or attempts to conceal relevant details.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 21, 2023

By verifying a doctor’s credentials, insurance companies can mitigate the risk of malpractice claims and ensure patient safety. Verification of Malpractice Insurance The fourth step in the credentialing process is to verify that the doctor has malpractice insurance.

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Provider Trust

JULY 8, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and contains medical malpractice payments and adverse action reports on healthcare professionals. The best practice for finding exclusions and sanctions in addition to referencing the NDPB is to search the OIG LEIE and SAM.gov websites and all available state Medicaid exclusion lists.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 11, 2024

These screenings search through various databases containing records of individuals or organizations barred from participating in Medicaid, Medicare, or other federal/state healthcare programs due to fraud, abuse, or other offenses. Why is Sanction Screening Vital Under HIPAA?

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Verisys

AUGUST 17, 2023

Mitigating liability and legal risks Malpractice claims and legal disputes can financially and emotionally drain healthcare providers and organizations. Medical staff service teams typically check at least half a dozen primary sources to properly verify a healthcare provider’s credentials.

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. Medicare/Medicaid Compliance Reviews. The OIG performs regular compliance reviews of Medicare and Medicaid providers.

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Verisys

JULY 20, 2023

This creates the potential for adverse patient outcomes, leading to expensive malpractice lawsuits. Thorough and ongoing provider screening is critical to avoid costly negligent credentialing and malpractice claims. Mistake No. Mistake No.

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Verisys

JANUARY 19, 2022

It’s also a requirement of federal payers like Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies. In addition, there can be other indirect costs, such as rising malpractice insurance costs and associated fiscal penalties. The cost of poor medical credentialing is estimated to exceed $36,000 per bed.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Medicaid Proof of Submission Required NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey’s Medicaid , requires proof of submission for enrollment if the provider does not include a Medicaid ID in the application. Background Checks. Payer Enrollment.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2022

RVUs are applied to each service for work, medical practice expenses, and malpractice expenses. In California, Medicaid has become an attractive and lucrative business for providers who know how to effectively operate in the segment. The proposed changes would reduce the conversion factor by 4.4% from $34.61 in CY 2022 to $33.08

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Review, revise and communicate telehealth malpractice policies. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Policy were to address these policy issues in a consistent way, she predicted, commercial insurers would likely follow suit. Provide coverage for at-home monitoring devices. " If the U.S.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 5, 2024

Proper privileging documentation is also critical to meet the standards of regulatory bodies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) and the National Committee for Quality Assurance ( NCQA ). Such lawsuits can threaten a hospital’s ability to participate in federally funded programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is responsible for administering the state’s Medicaid, a comprehensive healthcare program that provides medical coverage to low-income individuals and families in Ohio. This department focuses on ensuring access to quality healthcare services while managing the state’s Medicaid budget and policies.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Most private insurers and Medicaid cover telebehavioral health care, but check for reimbursement restrictions and obtain professional coding and billing guidance to avoid overpayment situations. Store-and-forward is less commonly reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid programs. This is also called “store-and-forward telemedicine.”

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 27, 2023

These terminologies are briefly discussed below for better understanding: Provider enrollment: This refers to the process of enrolling a healthcare provider with an insurance plan or government program, such as Medicare or Medicaid. By meeting these requirements, providers can expand their patient base and increase revenue.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It allows organizations to stay compliant with state and federal requirements and maintains their accreditation with Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and other programs. NCQA certification has become essential to identifying industry standards and quality. Verisys has been NCQA and URAC accredited since 2008.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Additional Medicaid Requirements Providers who participate in the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) are required to submit the enrollment fee ($688 in 2023) with their application. Background Checks. Payer Enrollment.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 14, 2024

Additionally, the credentialing specialist may request a record of any pending and past medical malpractice cases and disciplinary actions from the appropriate authority. The specialist contacts other parties and primary sources to verify the provider’s information – prior employers, references, and educational institutions.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare and state Medicaid lists show practitioners who have opted out of those programs. The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Provider enrollment is when a healthcare provider is registered with insurance networks or government payers , like Medicaid or Medicare. The employer may also review any pending and past medical malpractice cases or disciplinary actions. We’ll also review why both processes are vital for healthcare organizations.

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

APRIL 20, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services, Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or another agency to continue to process your complaint. If you wish to file a complaint of malpractice with the Florida Medical Board, the process is especially tricky. Florida Medical Board Complaints.

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MedTrainer

MAY 6, 2024

Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service (when applicable) Disciplinary history or adverse actions related to licensure and DEA registration, which we query through state licensing boards and the National Practitioner Databank (NPDB) Malpractice insurance claim history to examine any possible trends and to look for evidence that (..)

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Ensure the provider’s CAQH profile is up to date and if the provider will be enrolling with Medicare and the state’s Medicaid program, called Medi-Cal , set up those portals as well. Comprehensive background checks help rule out any criminal history, malpractice claims, disciplinary actions, or other records that might send up red flags.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE: How Enrollment Standards Differ. Provider enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and other government health programs all involve a lengthy process, with some variation. High number of malpractice cases. Software options to ensure provider data integrity and optimized enrollment management.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 12, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published proposed changes to the Medicare provider enrollment requirements in the Calendar Year 2024 Physician Fee Schedule final rule (“Final Rule”).

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MedTrainer

APRIL 18, 2024

Here are some of the most common challenges for behavioral health credentialing and Medicare enrollment: Understanding Medicare Requirements: The Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) divides counselors into two main categories: marriage and family therapist (MFT) and mental health counselor (MHC).

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Med Law Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Please note that the potential for ulterior financial motives does not automatically presume that the intent is somehow suspect, in the same way that potential medical malpractice concerns does not legitimately question the clinical motives of all other providers.

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Verisys

MARCH 1, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare and state Medicaid lists show practitioners who have opted out of those programs. The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage.

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Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 23, 2024

The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and other accrediting bodies have obliged healthcare organizations to comply with the regulatory policies. By doing so, hospitals ensure that their staff is highly skilled and equipped with enough knowledge to perform the medical techniques.

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NY Health Law

APRIL 15, 2021

Pending legislation addresses the amount of reimbursement available for telehealth (both by Medicaid and commercial insurers) and permissible modalities (including asynchronous telemedicine). Similarly, the impact of the use of telehealth on professional malpractice and misconduct will need to be monitored on an ongoing basis.

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Provider Trust

APRIL 14, 2023

In addition, organizations should monitor reports about medical incidents, disciplinary action, and malpractice claims involving their providers.

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

For companies that fall under the regulation of billing Medicare and Medicaid, which are not under a medical exemption, they will need to be Accredited by an approved Accreditation Organization. Identity theft: Telemarketers steal personal information from individuals to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid.

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

On July 26, 2022, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (“CMS”) published the 2023 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OOPS) and Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment System Proposed Rule.

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AIHC

JANUARY 5, 2022

These don’t apply to people with coverage through programs like Medicare, Medicaid, Indian Health Services, Veterans Affairs Health Care, or TRICARE. Contact your risk attorney through your malpractice insurance company for guidance which is obtained through no additional cost (part of the service you get when paying the insurance premium).

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

As AIHC advises, another resource is legal advice through your malpractice insurance company. Medicaid programs often restrict the type of providers that can be reimbursed when delivering services via telehealth. During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), many states waived this requirement or provided specific exceptions.

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