The impact COVID-19 has had on the world is evident. We communicate differently, work remotely, interact in new ways, and engage at a safe distance. Undeniably, the healthcare industry has taken the brunt of the pandemic, with the entire system put to the test....
To align with directives in the presidential executive orders signed on August 3, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have proposed updates to their existing policies. These new proposals for the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital...
In 2020, it is anticipated that there will be 1,806,590 new cases of cancer reported with an estimated number of over 606,502 deaths.1 In order to effectively collect and analyze this data and provide better patient outcomes, organizations partner with Certified Tumor...
Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, cloud computing, 3D printing, and the Internet of Things are changing the very nature of how individuals work. Klaus Schwabb, executive director of the World Economic Forum, introduced the phrase...
Meet Shannon: Shannon’s professional background is primarily in teaching and auditing. For several years, she taught as an adjunct professor at a local community college while maintaining a full-time career as a consultant. Shannon holds a certified professional coder...
Meet Edward: Edward is a medical writing consultant with experience in almost every therapeutic area including drug and medical device development, regulatory, and publications. In 2002, Edward decided to transition from his role in academic medicine as a professor of...
With fluctuating volumes of COVID-19 cases and the unknown elements of infection and reinfection, condition codes and modifiers are being appended to every claim associated with COVID-19, whether it is a confirmed or suspected case. Appropriate processing of claims is...
Meet Ralph: Ralph is a project management consultant and subject matter expert in pharmaceutical cleanrooms, facility design, and regulatory compliance. He received a mechanical engineering degree from LeTourneau University. His industry career began at a major water...
Due to the COVID-19 virus and the impact of this pandemic around the globe, the way society functions as a whole has been hugely disrupted. Arguably, the industry that has been most impacted is healthcare. Of the myriad changes that have recently taken place, one of...
