Monthly Archives: December 2011

Pension Plan Limits for the Tax Years 2006 – 2012

Posted on December 31, 2011 by dzetter

On October 20, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for Tax Year 2012. In general, many of the pension plan limitations will change for 2012 because … Continue reading →

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HHS Extends a Meaningful-Use Deadline

Posted on December 30, 2011 by dzetter

From ModernHealthcare.com HHS has extended until 2014 the compliance date for Stage 2 meaningful use for those hospitals, physicians and other eligible professionals that qualify as Stage 1 meaningful users in 2011.

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2012 IRS Mileage Rates

Posted on December 23, 2011 by dzetter

The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

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IPPE & AWV Explained

Posted on December 14, 2011 by dzetter

What are they?  When can they be provided?  How should they be coded?

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OIG Makes Available Federal Anti-kickback Statute Video and Podcast

Posted on December 12, 2011 by dzetter

The Anti-kickback Statute prohibits individuals or entities from knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving anything of value to induce or reward the referral of Federal health care program business. This audio and video podcast highlights what the statute … Continue reading →

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OSHA files whistleblower lawsuit against Brighton, Colo., medical clinic

Posted on December 9, 2011 by dzetter

It seems the medical industry is no longer flying below OSHA’s radar. Please be aware that OSHA has been very aggressive under the current Administration. The Brighton Medical Clinic in Colorado found out the hard way: The clinic has been … Continue reading →

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New Enrollment Form Could Curb Referral-related Denials

Posted on December 2, 2011 by dzetter

Expect fewer headaches when it comes to taking on referred patients now that CMS finalized an enrollment form for non-Medicare ordering or referring physicians.

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Medicare covers screening and counseling for obesity

Posted on December 1, 2011 by dzetter

Here is another opportunity for practices with any Medicare patient base to help market more services available to Medicare patients that will not result in money coming out of their pockets.  This is an opportunity to market these services to … Continue reading →

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