PULSE 12/6/2024: New Incentives for NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home Providers: Enhance Patient Care and Earn Additional Payments
New Incentives for NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home Providers: Enhance Patient Care and Earn Additional Payments Click to Enlarge Retroactive to April 1, 2024, primary care providers recognized under the NYS PCMH program are entitled to an incentive enhancement of $4.00/PMPM for MMC
PULSE 11/22/2024: National Rural Health Day: Critical Updates & Opportunities to Get Involved
National Rural Health Day: Critical Updates & Opportunities to Get Involved Click to Enlarge In celebration of National Rural Health Day on November 21, several essential updates and opportunities are being shared to spotlight advancements and ongoing rural healthcare initiatives. Key
PULSE 11/22/2024: Key Updates for Medicare Providers from National Government Services
Key Updates for Medicare Providers from National Government Services Click to Enlarge National Government Services (NGS) has released important updates for Medicare providers, including crucial changes and training opportunities. Starting November 18, 2024, beneficiary eligibility information will no longer be
PULSE 11/01/2024: Help Shape Medicare Coverage: Join the NGS Contractor Advisory Committee Today!
Help Shape Medicare Coverage: Join the NGS Contractor Advisory Committee Today! Click to Enlarge National Government Services (NGS) seeks Physicians to volunteer as Medicare Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) members. CAC members provide insights to help develop Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)
PULSE 10/18/2024: Enhance Your Financial Literacy: NYSSA Webinar on Physician Payment & Practice
Enhance Your Financial Literacy: NYSSA Webinar on Physician Payment & Practice Click to Enlarge The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA) is hosting a Financial Literacy Series in collaboration with MLMIC Insurance Company and Global Physicians Network Foundation (GPNF). The
PULSE 10/18/2024: Important Update: NYRx Coverage
Important Update: NYRx Coverage Click to Enlarge Effective October 1, 2024, NYRx coverage of preferred blood glucose test strips and lancets for members with diabetes aligns with Medicare. Please click here to stay informed about the latest updates.
PULSE 9/20/2024: HCPCS Code G2211: New Guidance for 2024
HCPCS Code G2211: New Guidance for 2024 Click to Enlarge As of January 1, 2024, the Office and Outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M) visit complexity add-on code G2211 became active and is now separately payable under the Medicare Physician Fee
PULSE 9/20/2024: Documentation Responsibilities for Diagnostic and Laboratory Services
Documentation Responsibilities for Diagnostic and Laboratory Services Click to Enlarge When billing for laboratory or diagnostic tests, ensuring proper documentation is crucial to avoid claim denials during Medicare reviews. Here’s a quick overview: Physician’s Role: When ordering tests, physicians must provide clear documentation
PULSE 9/13/2024: Register Now for the 2024 NYS Workers’ Compensation Conference!
Register Now for the 2024 NYS Workers' Compensation Conference! Click to Enlarge Don't miss the opportunity to attend the New York State Workers’ Compensation Conference on October 18, 2024, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. This full-day event
PULSE 8/23/2024: Changes to NYRx Drug Formulary Effective August 1, 2024
Changes to NYRx Drug Formulary Effective August 1, 2024 Click to Enlarge The New York State Medicaid Program has implemented significant updates to the NYRx Preferred Drug List (PDL) effective August 1, 2024, following the May 16, 2024, DUR Board meeting. These
