Vanessa HigginsAug 4, 20202 min readWorkflow ImprovementsNew ABNThere has been an update to the ABN. Effective 1/1/21, the new ABN should be used. The new ABN offers additional explanations, as well as...
Vanessa HigginsJun 12, 20182 min readPatient CollectionsThe Importance of the ABNWhy is using an Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (The ABN) so important? An ABN is important because it allows a...
Vanessa HigginsApr 5, 20183 min readHIPAAIs Your Patient Communication HIPAA Compliant?I participated in a webinar hosted by Trizetto How to Keep Your Patient Communication Secure and Compliant in 2018, which was presented...
Vanessa HigginsMar 30, 20181 min readPatient CollectionsPatient RefundsWhat you need to know about reporting and returning over-payments in 60 days or risk the false claims act. The Patient...
Vanessa HigginsOct 29, 20171 min readPatient CollectionsCollecting From Your PatientsI can remember the days of the $5.00 copay. Actually, I can remember a time when there was no such thing as a copay! Insurance...