Physician Payment And Practice

172 Organizations Sign Letter Regarding UHC’s GI Endoscopy Prior Authorization Program

172 Organizations Sign Letter Regarding UHC's GI Endoscopy Prior Authorization Program MSSNY is pleased to announce its participation, alongside 172 other esteemed organizations, in an important letter addressed to United Healthcare, expressing concerns regarding their proposed implementation of additional prior authorizations and acknowledging the significant impact such measures would have on our dedicated Gastrointestinal Physicians

By |2023-05-19T09:47:13+00:00May 19th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments

Notice of Expiration of Certain Notifications of Enforcement Discretion Issued in Response to the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency

Notice of Expiration of Certain Notifications of Enforcement Discretion Issued in Response to the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency HHS recently gave notice of expiration of certain notifications of enforcement discretion issued in response to the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency. Read the full notice here.  

By |2023-05-12T09:19:27+00:00May 12th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments

Familiar Story? We Are Here to Help!

Familiar Story? We Are Here to Help! Following is a testimonial from a MSSNY member: “An insurance company owed my practice over $30,000 in unpaid claims. We went through all the usual channels for almost a year to get paid. However, we were constantly denied. The denials stated incorrect billing codes, but there was no

By |2023-05-12T09:18:59+00:00May 12th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments

We Need Your Input. Tell Us What Your Barriers Are!

We Need Your Input. Tell Us What Your Barriers Are! This MSSNY survey aims to provide physicians in the state with a platform to express their frustration with insurance-related issues such as prior authorizations, excessive medical record requests, and payment problems. It allows physician participants to provide additional information or examples at the end if

By |2023-05-12T09:18:51+00:00May 12th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments

Don’t Be Tricked! DEA Scam Still Happening To Date

Don’t Be Tricked! DEA Scam Still Happening To Date Have you recently received a call from someone claiming to be a "DEA agent"? Beware, this is a common scam that has been happening for the past year and is still very prevalent.Knowing that the real DEA will never call you and ask for additional information

By |2023-05-05T14:14:03+00:00May 5th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments

May 2023 Dark Days for CMS Data Center Migration Will Limit Access to Information Provided by the IVR System

May 2023 Dark Days for CMS Data Center Migration Will Limit Access to Information Provided by the IVR System CMS will be migrating to the Kent Data Center in May 2023. As a result, National Government Services and all MACs will be observing a series of dark days to accommodate the anticipated duration of this activity

By |2023-05-05T07:31:39+00:00May 5th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments

Prior Authorization Facet Joint Intervention

Prior Authorization Facet Joint Intervention Recently National Government Services sent our providers a letter regarding the upcoming Prior Authorization Facet Joint Intervention program. The letter incorrectly stated March 1, 2023, as the start date for the Prior Authorization Facet Joint Intervention. The correct start date for dates of service beginning on or after is July 1,

By |2023-04-28T17:09:27+00:00April 28th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments

Reminder: Authorization Renewal with WC board is Required Periodically

Reminder: Authorization Renewal with WC board is Required Periodically The Workers' Compensation Board (Board) now requires authorized Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Psychologists to renew their authorization every two or three years. The renewal of a provider's authorization will coincide with their New

By |2023-04-14T10:07:50+00:00April 14th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments

Connect with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services

Connect with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services Join Heather Lopez, MSSNY’s Vice President of Physician Payment & Practice, an expert in practice management, billing, and reimbursement on Tuesday, April 11, at 6 pm for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services’ open agenda meeting. Members are encouraged to

By |2023-04-06T06:00:35+00:00April 6th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments

NY Physicians Applaud DFS for $80 Million in Recoveries Under Prompt Payment Law; But Call for Updates to the Law with Stricter Penalties for Insurers who Illegally Delay Payment for Patient Care

NY Physicians Applaud DFS for $80 Million in Recoveries Under Prompt Payment Law; But Call for Updates to the Law with Stricter Penalties for Insurers who Illegally Delay Payment for Patient Care MSSNY released the following press statement from MSSNY President Dr. Parag Mehta on March 22: “New York’s physicians are grateful to the State’s

By |2023-03-24T07:03:59+00:00March 24th, 2023|Pulse|0 Comments
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