Top 12 practice management articles of 2017
Our most-read practice management articles covered topics including reimbursement, personal finance, and EHR fraud.
Reimbursement. Personal finance. EHRs. These were just a few of the hot topics in practice management this year, as shown by what articles in this area have been popular with you, the reader, online. Our look at the best of 2017 continues with this list of our most-read articles from our “Business of Urology” section.
Telemedicine: Reimbursement in fee-for-service, quality models
Ray Painter, MD, and Mark Painter look at telemedicine reimbursement in fee-for-service and quality-based models. Read more
Established patient return visits: How to avoid a denial
Recording unique a unique history of present illness is the among ways to prove patient information has been recaptured and not recopied, say the Painters. Read more
CMS financial data: Who is getting paid what?
Industry payments to urologists totaled $30.8 million in 2016, an Open Payments report indicates. “Bottom Line” columnist Robert A. Dowling, MD, analyzes the report and what it reveals about payments to urologists. Read more
Next: Lifestyle creep, selling your practice
Lifestyle creep: What is it, and how do you avoid it?
In 2017, Urology Times welcomed new “Money Matters” columnists Jeff Witz, CFP, and David Zemon. In this column, they caution urologists to beware of excessive spending after attaining a higher standard of living. Read more
Planning for retirement: How much is enough?
Consider income needs and retirement age, and don't underestimate your life expectancy, say Witz and Zemon. Read more
OIG targets IMRT, chronic care payments in 2017
The agency will also conduct an analysis of 2015 data extracted from the "Open Payments" database, according to Dr. Dowling. Read more
Selling your practice: How to determine its value
A basic understanding of the valuation process is critical, as perspective can vary among potential buyers, say Randy R. Bauman and Neil H. Baum, MD. Read more
Next: Lessons from EHR fraud case, top 10 tips for getting finances in order
What urologists can learn from EHR fraud case
"A baseline understanding of the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other relevant laws is a necessary part of practicing medicine in the modern age," writes Dr. Dowling. Read more
BCG instillation: Why you can’t get reimbursed for catheters
The Painters also answer a question about coding and billing for pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron) used for interstitial cystitis treatment. Read more
Top 10 tips for getting your finances in order
Money management should be reviewed regularly to get the most out of your earnings, write Witz and Zemon. Read more
CMS data: Health care spending continues to rise
Findings from a recent report by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services indicate that the fee-for-service model is still driving significant spending growth, according to Dr. Dowling. Learn more
How to get reimbursed for BPH water vapor ablation
In this "Coding Q&A" column, the Painters outline two possible coding pathways for convective water vapor ablation for lower urinary tract symptoms/BPH (Rezum System). Learn more
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Potential code for prior authorizations on AMA CPT Editorial Panel meeting agenda
March 28th 2024"Good public and economic policy must align costs, benefits, and incentives; currently, all costs are incurred by physician practices, and all financial savings and benefits from prior authorization accrue to health insurance plans, leading to perverse incentives,” says Alex Shteynshlyuger, MD.
