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Recent Posts
Update from BCBS on Evaluation and Management Related Services Recoupment
Oct 20, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in BCBS
United Health Care Medicaid Quality and Health Equity Care Gap Incentives Increased
Oct 19, 2022 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, Preventive Care
United Health Care Community Plan 2022 CP-PCPi care gap and health equity closure rates are tripling between October 1 and December 31, 2022!
Public Health Emergency Declaration Extended through January 11, 2023
Oct 19, 2022 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, telehealth, public health emergency
The Secretary of Health and Human Services has declared and extended a public health emergency (PHE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic since January 27, 2020.
- The secretary must issue a PHE renewal every 90 days
- Many waivers and policy implementation dates are tied to the expiration of the COVID-19 PHE.
- HHS has reiterated its intent to provide states with a 60-day notice prior to the expiration of the PHE
Fee Schedule and Covered Codes Webpage Coming in November
Oct 18, 2022 11:39:32 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, reimbursement, practice management
Effective Nov. 3, 2022, all fee schedules currently listed on the NC Medicaid website will be moved to a new fee schedule and covered code website available to the public. The new website offers enhanced search options for fee schedules, covered procedure codes and covered revenue code data.
NC DHHS delays implementation of Tailored Plans until April 1, 2023
Oct 13, 2022 7:45:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Tailored Plans
To ensure beneficiaries can seamlessly receive care on day one, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will delay the implementation of the NC Medicaid Managed Care Behavioral Health and Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans (Tailored Plans) until April 1, 2023.
Blue Cross NC Reimbursement Policy for Consultation Codes: UPDATE
Oct 12, 2022 4:24:18 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in reimbursement, practice management
From Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina:
Beginning November 1, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will not allow separate reimbursement for office/outpatient or inpatient consultation codes.
NCTracks to Receive ACA Site Visit Information Automatically
Oct 12, 2022 8:22:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, NC Tracks, ACA
This week, the Practice Support Team brings you news from NC Tracks.
Carefully check status of all providers in QPP and PECOS!
Sep 21, 2022 4:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in MIPS, QPP, practice management
Check all providers in your practice in PECOS to ensure they are associated with the appropriate practice Tax ID number.
The Collaborative Care Model: An Evidence-Based Approach for Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care Settings
Sep 21, 2022 12:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, collaborative care
The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) is one of the most highly researched integrated care models that applies a team-based, interdisciplinary approach to deliver evidence-based diagnoses, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with mild to moderate behavioral health needs.
Is Your Organization Using the Security Risk Assessment Tool?
Sep 14, 2022 3:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in MACRA, MIPS, QPP
Join the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) on a webinar about the Security Risk Assessment (SRA) tool.
