admin By Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Recently we have seen select physician groups and hospitals saying no to certain Medicare plans. Reimbursement and access barriers for patients are often cited as the tipping points for providers exiting the networks. For consumers, the complexity of choosing between a traditional Medicare plan and a Medicare … Read more
By Sarah Steinmann Tuesday, December 28, 2021 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a final rule in November, implementing policy changes to medicare payments in 2022. CMS is updating its policies and billing practices to better reflect the role non-physician practitioners (NPPs) have in providing care in the facility setting. The changes … Read more
It was virtually preordained that Michael G. Wilson, MD, was going to be an orthopedic surgeon. “My father and grandfather were both orthopedic surgeons, and I was introduced to life in a hospital as a teenager when my father noticed me sitting around on a summer day,” Dr. Wilson recalls. “He told me to meet … Read more
By Robin Overbay, MMS, PA-C Thursday, October 21, 2021 Academic medical centers are paving the way to a new tomorrow by changing how health care is delivered. Among its innovations, Upstate University Hospital is using advanced technologies such as AI, robotics and drones to serve as workforce multipliers, and expanded telehealth platforms to improve access … Read more
By Jennifer Negley, Vice President, Risk Strategies Company Thursday, October 21, 2021 Safeguard your business from the cyber criminals aiming straight at health care Health care has been a favorite target of hackers for years. In fact, from 2015 to 2019, ransomware attacks accounted for 28% of all known healthcare breaches. Any size practice is … Read more
By Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Thursday, October 21, 2021 It May Be Earlier Than You Think. Helping anyone on their end-of-life journey is hard, and having a good support system for families is crucial. I once watched a family struggle in the ICU to help their family member on the journey. I wondered if their physician … Read more
By Thomas Crocker Thursday, October 21, 2021 Celebrating 35 years as Central New York’s premier provider of MRI services, Magnetic Diagnostic Resources of Central New York (MDR of CNY) draws on the expertise of dozens of fellowship-trained radiologists and a relentless commitment to quality to provide an exceptional experience for patients and referring clinicians. The … Read more
Crouse Medical Practice surrounds each patient with team-based primary care services tailored to meet every individual’s unique needs. When it comes to medical care, paying attention and responding promptly to clues that may hint of a potentially dangerous health condition is critical to achieving optimal patient outcomes. Primary care providers specialize in this type of … Read more
By Katy Mena-Berkley Monday, August 23, 2021 By investing in sophisticated technologies and talented clinicians, Auburn Community Hospital has created an advanced and compassionate healthcare center for people living in the Finger Lakes region. Entrance to OB/GYN Offices and Women’s Health Center A treasure is nestled in the heart of Auburn — an acute … Read more
Be sure to prepare for what’s in store for physician practices We are quickly approaching the January 1, 2022 effective date for the group practice “overall profits” definition revisions from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule. Since physician practices need to qualify as a group practice in order to rely on … Read more
