Author: The PMB Pulse

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)

EVV Vendor Transition Overview Effective October 1, 2023, Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is transitioning from two Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) vendor systems, DataLogic/Vesta and First Data/AuthentiCare, to a new single state-funded EVV vendor system provided by HHAeXchange. An overview related to this transition is listed below. HHSC will continue providing details and […]

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Precision Insights: Deep Dive into the 2024 Home Health and Hospice Proposed Rule

Precision Medical Billing understands that knowledge is power in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. At the recent Fall Conference organized by the Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice, we gained in-depth insights into the 2024 Proposed Rule for Home Health and Hospice that we are eager to share with our partners. Comprehensive Financial Shifts In […]

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Senators Call On President Biden To Help Protect Home Health Benefit

A group of senators sent a letter to President Joe Biden last week urging him and his administration to look after the Medicare home health benefit. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) all signed […]

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Overcoming Challenges in Home Health and Hospice Revenue Cycle Management

In the complex landscape of healthcare, companies specializing in home health and hospice services often encounter unique challenges when it comes to managing their revenue cycle effectively. These challenges can impede their ability to deliver quality patient care and maintain financial stability. Fortunately, outsourcing to a professional medical billing company can provide effective solutions to […]

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Navigating the Maze of Revenue Cycle Management: Key Concerns and Strategies for Physicians’ Offices

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, physicians’ offices face a multitude of challengesin managing their revenue cycle effectively. The intricate dance of billing and coding, compliancewith ever-changing regulations, efficient claims processing, and the often-frustrating realm ofclaim denials and appeals can leave even the most seasoned medical professionals feelingoverwhelmed. In this article, we will delve into […]

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Recruiting & Retention

Insights from the Experts: Attracting and Retaining Healthcare Talent PMB conducted a webinar on March 27, 2023. We discussed the challenges in today’s healthcare industry, one of the most significant challenges is finding and retaining qualified medical professionals. The demand for medical professionals in the United States continues to grow, and there is a substantial […]

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Medicaid Roll Purges United States

As of May 2023, several states have initiated Medicaid roll purges as part of their ongoing efforts to maintain program integrity and eligibility compliance. The following states are notable examples: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Each state has its own set of […]

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7 Reasons Your Practice Must Outsource Medical Billing in 2023

Managing your in-house medical billing may cost more than you realize. So, how is this compromising your organization’s efficiency? Learn how much you spend on your in-house medical billing and how outsourcing it to a third-party provider such as Precision Medical Billing may be a more practical, effective, and cost-saving solution for your practice. Billing […]

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What the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Means for Testing and Treatment Costs

The COVID-19 public health emergency and national emergency declarations are set to expire on May 11. The U.S. COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and national emergency declarations—both of which have been in place since January and March of 2020, respectively—will expire on May 11, 2023, the White House announced. These declarations have allowed the U.S. […]

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