* This article is up to date as of January 2020 * Medical practices and pharmacies are struggling to control the misuse of opioids and other prescription medications – with the national legalization of electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS), many states are on the path to making EPCS mandatory…
With 2020 right around the corner, we want to give practices a leg up going into the new year. Our strategies can help your business refine existing business office and clinical workflows and strengthen customer engagement, so you can focus on maximizing patient care and improving financial stability throughout the…
Are you ready to finish strong? The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2019 reporting year is now in its last few weeks. Category Corner – Cost performance category of MIPS. Although the Cost category is not tracked in CQR and is entirely claims-based, it is still important for providers to…
Have you ever heard the 80’s song “the future’s so bright, you gotta wear shades”? Although it might seem a bit corny, it’s true. Quatris Healthco is confident about our future with athenahealth (read the Bob Segert, CEO of athenahealth interview with HIStalk). Their strategic product growth and innovation will…
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2019 reporting year is now in its last 90-days, and Quatris Healthco wants to ensure you are staying on track. Category Corner – In this edition, we will focus on the Quality performance category of MIPS. Did you know that you can report more…
Caring for Self-Pay Patients Healthcare is expensive and for millions of Americans, it’s a struggle to afford health insurance. While the Affordable Care Act has made progress in providing lower-cost health insurance to the American people, there are still some who are uninsured. Some cannot afford plans on the marketplace,…
What are Chronic Care Management Services? Chronic care management services refer to the chronic care services provided by medical professionals to Medicare beneficiaries with at least two chronic conditions. A disease or condition is chronic if it lasts a year or more, or requires ongoing medical attention, or limits daily…