More Technical Resources for Medical and Radiation Oncology Practices

Electronic Prescribing Incentive Fact Sheet

Section 132 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) authorizes a new and separate incentive program for eligible professionals who are successful electronic prescribers (e-Prescribers) as defined by MIPPA. This new incentive is separate from and is in addition to the quality reporting incentive program authorized by Division B of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 - Medicare Improvements and Extension Act of 2006 (MIEA-TRHCA) and known as the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI).
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Reimbursement and Leadership

Today's reimbursement environment is what many would consider volatile. Physicians and administrative leaders are sometimes criticized by clinical personnel for being more in-tune with the reimbursement world than is felt to be necessary. The expenditures for advanced technology and the latest cancer drugs, in addition to the cost of experienced health care providers, necessitate that leadership keep a constant eye on the economics of cancer treatment and the world of reimbursement.
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Reimbursement and Revenue Generation

The recent years have brought about a very cost-conscious environment in radiation oncology. Many hospitals and physicians are trying to curb costs and some are even bringing in consultants that specialize in streamlining efficiencies in operations to reduce operational expense.
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The Push Toward Quality & Efficiency

CMS continues to steer physicians and facilities down one road; consistent quality care, delivered efficiently with proven technologies warranted for each individual patient.
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Electronic Access to Health Records

With the signing of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, President Obama has dedicated $19.2 billion dollars towards promoting health information technology. One of the areas to be addressed is the implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHR) in every medical facility across the United States. It is important to stay abreast of the legislative actions and the impact this will have on every one by 2014.
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Financial Assistance: It Is More Available Than You Might Think

In an effort to assist clients and the oncology community in general, we have for some time been researching alternate sources of reimbursement for patients struggling to make payments on their care. Our experience is that most patients feel an obligation to pay their provider and genuinely want to make their debt whole. A list of resources are provided that will ease, if not alleviate, a portion of your patients concerns.
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