CMS Releases New Fraud & Abuse Online Course
Look closely at your commercial contracts. It is very likely it requires providers and staff [...]
Aug
Transvenous (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy – Possible Removal of the NCD
Currently, Transvenous (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy is not covered by Medicare as it is still considered [...]
Aug
Illinois makes Telehealth Law
Illinois Governor Pritzker signed legislation expanding telehealth access. The law was signed and became effective [...]
Jul
The No Surprises Act – CMS Notice and Consent Forms
Recently the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury issued Part I [...]
Jul
Medical attorney says more people receiving Covid vaccine bills is a disturbing trend
FOX 2 – If you got your Covid vaccine – did you get a bill [...]
Jun
Joe Rivet Appointed to ABA Leadership Position
Joe Rivet has been appointed to the ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division [...]
Jun
Inside Track: Attorney turns medical problem into career
Joe Rivet inadvertently catapulted himself into the health care industry as a teenager and has [...]
Jun
CMS Expands OPD Prior Authorization Requirements
As announced in the OPPS Final Rule, effective with July 1, 2021 dates of service, [...]
Jun
Joe Rivet Recognized by Lawyers of Distinction
Joseph L. Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CHRC, CHPC, CHEP, CHC, CICA, CAC, CACO [...]
Apr
Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) and E/M Services are Targeted
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently targeted provider services billed with an Initial [...]
Apr