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Meaningful Use helps doctors manage practice

Caryn attended a training session cohosted by IPRO and e-MDs. A NY e-Health Collaborative representative discussed the benefits of using the services of a Regional Extension Center. e-MDs demonstrated how their integrated EMR/PM, called Solution Series, gives reports that show how close a practice meets meaningful use benchmarks. The information is used to report directly to Medicare, but is also helpful to pinpoint where the practice is falling short and who in the organization needs more training to meet practice protocols.

February 18, 2011 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Don’t let the guardian ship sale away with your $

http://myelderadvocate.typepad.com/blog/2011/01/son-imprisons-dad-then-steals-his-money.html

Jack Halpern hits in the the head with this blog spot.

February 15, 2011 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

New York State Commissioner of Health confirmed.

Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., is the 15th New York State Commissioner of Health. His nomination by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was confirmed by the State Senate on January 24, 2011, making him the first Indian-American to serve as State Commissioner of Health as well as the youngest person named to the post. http://www.health.state.ny.us/commissioner/bio/

February 7, 2011 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

December 29, 2010 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

What’s Medical Necessity?

What’s the difference between medical necessity and chiropractic necessity?

According to CMS, medical necessity is a service, treatment, procedure, equipment, drug or supply provided by a hospital, physician, or other health care provider that is required to identify or treat a beneficiary’s illness or injury and which is, as determined by the contractor: a) consistent with the symptom(s) or diagnosis and treatment of the beneficiary’s illness or injury; b) appropriate under the standards of acceptable medical practice to treat that illness or injury; c) not solely for the convenience of the participant, physician, hospital, or other health care provider; and d) the most appropriate service, treatment, procedure, equipment, drug, device or supply which can be safely provided to the beneficiary and accomplishes the desired end result in the most economical manner.

According to one BCBS plan, chiropractic is a covered service when performed with the expectation of restoring the patient’s level of function which has been lost or reduced by injury or illness. Manipulations should be provided in accordance with an ongoing, written treatment plan and must be appropriate for the diagnosis reported.

From Target Coding.

November 29, 2010 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

A must to include in your final arrangements

November 16, 2010 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

We give a voice to your health concerns

Patient Advocates    now have a training and credentialing program. Read an article by Caryn Isaacs of GetHealthHelp.com at this prestigeous organization.

November 10, 2010 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Read Caryn’s stories,

Start with the oldest. http://caryn-respectforourelders.blogspot.com/2003/11/secrets-of-ancient-world.html

October 13, 2010 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , | Leave a comment

Insurance industry supports Republicans

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1004-health-insurance-politics20101004,0,6116765,full.story

October 5, 2010 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Health Costs Review

 
An in depth analysis by the premier expert, Professor Uwe Reinhardt on how health reform will effect the US medical system. 

September 25, 2010 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment