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House Approves Medicare Fee Increase

The U.S. House of Representatives reversed the 21.3-percent cut in Medicare payments to physicians.

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The Satisfied Patient — How to Lower Your Liability Risk

Studies show that customer service aspects of a medical practice are as important as the quality of clinical care in driving patient loyalty. Patients are indeed customers who demand physicians and staff who are responsive, reliable, and empathetic. In this seminar, we'll examine key ways to make sure your patients are satisfied customers. Learn more
 

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Do Retroactive Medicare Pay Increases Trigger Retroactive Copays?

When Congress applies its Band-Aid fixes to Medicare physician payment rates, frequently they are effective retroactively. Do I need to try to collect an additional amount from the patients I saw previously so their copay equals 20 percent of the higher rate?


  



 


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