The Episode of Care
Share this page: Medicare audits continue as part of the contractor’s responsibilities. While it true that typically they are just “fishing,” certain information you send in with your claims may trigger an audit. One of these items is the date in Box 14. Even in...
Why your water intake should be a priority
Make no mistake about it — drinking water is one of the greatest things you can do for your body. So many of your body processes rely on your consumption of the recommended amount of water per day. But, we get that water isn’t the easiest beverage to consume,...
How to bounce back after a fall
The wintry mix of snow, rain, and sleet can mean that roads and sidewalks are slick. As a result, people of all ages and in all levels of health are susceptible to falling. What happens if you or your loved one takes a nasty spill and gets injured? Here are some...
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Why is the Discount Challenge prize amount $15,024? Because that is the average “per-occurrence” fine for Medicare inducements. That’s not $15,024 per patient, that’s not per provider, that’s PER VISIT. Stinks, doesn’t it? To us, the prize amount is worth the investment if we can help our profession better understand proper discounting.