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Heather Skelton led a discussion with healthcare professionals on October 31st during her complimentary roundtable about Medical Malpractice and associated danger zones. Malpractice examples, theories of liability for patient care and other topics were addressed. The monthly meeting took place at Heather’s new location at 409 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
If you were unable to attend, or would like an electronic version of this session’s handout, please click on the link below and download her handout containing valuable information for your medical practice.
Medical Malpractice Danger Zones – October 2007 Handout
November 3rd, 2007
Heather Skelton and area healthcare professionals gathered September 25 to discussed the recent managed care settlements for a complimentary roundtable. Heather led the discussion on how medical practices can submit claims for refunds to carriers that denied past payments due to unfair and deceptive practices.
If you were unable to attend, click on the link below and download her session handout that includes valuable information for your medical practice to review and implement.
The Managed Care Settlements-September 2007 Roundtable Handout
October 11th, 2007
Area healthcare professionals joined attorney Heather Cook Skelton for the August complimentary roundtable discussing the legal obligations of payment issues such as refunds and balance adjustments. The monthly meeting took place at Heather’s new location at 409 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 on August 29th. Topics included refunds, balance write-offs, hospital discounts and more.
If you were unable to attend, or would like an electronic version of this session’s handout, please click on the link below and download her containing valuable information for your medical practice to review and implement.
Legal Obligations: Refunds, Balance Adjustments, and Other Payment Issues
August 31st, 2007
Heather Skelton and area healthcare professionals discussed the self-pay patients at the July 27 complimentary roundtable. Heather led the discussion by asking participants how their organizations handled the increase in these patients, what fee schedules are being utilized and collections successes. Then she offered some insight on patient education and national and North Carolina collections decisions.
If you were unable to attend, click on the link below and download her session handout that includes valuable information for your medical practice to review and implement.
Self-Pay Fee Schedules and Collections – July 2007 Roundtable
July 31st, 2007
At the June 27th complimentary roundtable, Heather Skelton and area healthcare professionals discussed the topic of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Heather offered HSA basics, some concerns that should be addressed, and what practices can do. If you were unable to attend, click on the link below and download her session handout.
HSAs and Medical Practices
Heather’s next Complimentary Roundtable topic is “Fee Schedules for Self-Pay Patients and How to Collect” and takes place on Friday, July 27 (12:00–1:00 p.m. – Lunch Provided) at 401 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. To register, for more information, or to sign up for a monthly email reminder, please send your name and practice name with address and phone to info@doctorslawyer.com. Or call us at 704-643-9076.
July 11th, 2007
During the May’s complimentary roundtable, Heather Skelton and area healthcare professionals discussed the topic of Managed Care contracting for the specialty medical practices. Heather offered negotiating strategies and tips to help practices keep the edge on the competition and improve the bottom line. If you couldn’t attend, click on the link below and download her session handout.
Managed Care Contracting – A Review and Some Tips
June 4th, 2007
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announced December 13 they have developed a model personal health record—a private, secure web-based tool maintained by an insurer that contains a consumer’s claims and administrative information.
Continue Reading December 19th, 2006
Too often practices think they need to work harder in order to make more money. This may be difficult if providers and staff are already working to capacity and expenses have been trimmed to the bare bone. The solution is to increase what you are getting paid for the work that you are already doing.
Continue Reading September 25th, 2006
I host a monthly medical-legal discussion group in which physician practices gather to discuss issues that are important to their organization. Almost unanimously, the request for next month’s topic was how to better manage accounts receivable. This makes sense with reimbursement declining and practices operating on much tighter margins. Other businesses are not satisfied with collecting only a fraction of their accounts receivable. Why should the medical industry be satisfied when that money is owed for services already performed?
Continue Reading September 20th, 2006
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services issued Final Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in April of this year, yet there continues to be rampant rumors of pharmaceutical companies offering long weekends for physicians and their wives in exotic places and, in one example, a five figure check in return for “attendance at a lecture” on a particular drug. Physicians work very hard, and such offers are obviously appealing for many reasons. The question that needs to be asked before accepting such a gift is whether it is appropriate according to the OIG, the Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Justice.
Continue Reading September 20th, 2006
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