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Your Ethical Equity Score
What is ethical equity and how do you measure up? MSN Healthcare Solutions take a deeper look at what it takes to measure up!
Part 1 – Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS): Where we are and where we’ve been
Performance Year 2021 is the Merit-based Incentive Payment System’s (MIPS) fifth year and CMS’ “relaxing” of the program is coming to an end. Take a look at where we are and where we are headed.
Part 2 – MIPS: How Radiology Scores are Calculated
MIPS is all a clinician’s Composite Performance Score (CPS). The CPS determines the applicable payment adjustment under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and is calculated by a clinician’s performance in each of four performance categories. Learn how these score are calculated.
Part 3 – MSN QCDR Measures
Learn about the 10 non-national QCDR measures that have been approved by CMS for 2021 that MSN Healthcare Solutions is currently offering.
Latest Articles
Medical Billing Companies
Have you ever wondered why sometimes it seems that the relationship between medical practices and their billing companies are not on a level playing field? I have and it leaves me confused as to why relationships deteriorate even when the billing company is producing excellent results.
Your Ethical Equity Score
What is ethical equity and how do you measure up? MSN Healthcare Solutions take a deeper look at what it takes to measure up!
Anesthesia Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Anesthesia Patient Satisfaction Surveys and Why the Time is Now By: Hal Nelson, CANPC MSN Vice President, Anesthesiology Services In a time of patient-centric care,
We’re Committed to You!
When looking at patient satisfaction, It’s the little things that often illustrate our priorities. Consider discussing your practices’ operations. Can we go through the tough assessment of whether reality matches our aspirations? What do our “customers” experience every day?
Radiology
Denials Management
Everyone talks about denials management, but how does it work? MSN Healthcare Solutions lays out exactly how denials management works!
We’re All Leaders Now: Physicians as Leaders in the Changing World of Radiology
Looking at how leadership in radiology is traditionally defined and what it means to be a leader in today’s increasingly unforgiving world.
MSN Recognizes the Value of Coder Certification
Coding certification is important to ensure both correct billing for all work done by physicians and regulation compliance.
Anesthesiology
Anesthesia Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Anesthesia Patient Satisfaction Surveys and Why the Time is Now By: Hal Nelson, CANPC MSN Vice President, Anesthesiology Services In a time of patient-centric care,
Anesthesia Documentation Items to Ensure Maximum Collections
Billing for the specialty of anesthesia is somewhat of an art form. Here are ten common issues that, if not detected, can lead to significant lost revenue for practices.
Anesthesia Managed Care Contracts
Looking to negotiate or renegotiate Anesthesia Managed Care Contracts? First read our Top 10 Billing Considerations!
Medical Billing
Medical Billing Companies
Have you ever wondered why sometimes it seems that the relationship between medical practices and their billing companies are not on a level playing field? I have and it leaves me confused as to why relationships deteriorate even when the billing company is producing excellent results.
Denials Management
Everyone talks about denials management, but how does it work? MSN Healthcare Solutions lays out exactly how denials management works!
How to Correctly Select Your Primary Mode of Anesthesia
The primary mode of anesthesia is one of the most mislabeled categories within an anesthesia record. This often leads to underbilling, unnecessary denials and delayed claims’ submission. Let MSN help clarify this important element.
MIPS
Part 1 – Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS): Where we are and where we’ve been
Performance Year 2021 is the Merit-based Incentive Payment System’s (MIPS) fifth year and CMS’ “relaxing” of the program is coming to an end. Take a look at where we are and where we are headed.
Part 2 – MIPS: How Radiology Scores are Calculated
MIPS is all a clinician’s Composite Performance Score (CPS). The CPS determines the applicable payment adjustment under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and is calculated by a clinician’s performance in each of four performance categories. Learn how these score are calculated.
Part 3 – MSN QCDR Measures
Learn about the 10 non-national QCDR measures that have been approved by CMS for 2021 that MSN Healthcare Solutions is currently offering.
Pathology
Practice Management
Your Ethical Equity Score
What is ethical equity and how do you measure up? MSN Healthcare Solutions take a deeper look at what it takes to measure up!
Anesthesia Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Anesthesia Patient Satisfaction Surveys and Why the Time is Now By: Hal Nelson, CANPC MSN Vice President, Anesthesiology Services In a time of patient-centric care,
We’re Committed to You!
When looking at patient satisfaction, It’s the little things that often illustrate our priorities. Consider discussing your practices’ operations. Can we go through the tough assessment of whether reality matches our aspirations? What do our “customers” experience every day?
Causes We Support
#GivingTuesday
MSN Healthcare Solutions participated in the #GivingTuesday Challenge! Learn about the causes we supported. It just might inspire you!
ACR Foundation Health Policy Research Match Challenge
MSN Healthcare Solutions proudly supports the American College of Radiology Foundation Health Policy Research
MSN Healthcare Solutions Spreads Joy and Love this Festive Season
MSN Healthcare Solutions is honored to partner with the Jessie Rees Foundation this holiday season!
Wellness
Thanks and Planks Wellness Challenge
MSN Healthcare Solutions is challenging their Wellness participants to give thanks while getting stronger. How is your business promoting wellness this Thanksgiving season?
Burnout vs. Wellness
No one wants to burnout. But the battle is hard on your own. Taking care of your mind and body is critical to longevity, both physical and mental.
Walking Warrior Challenge
MSN Healthcare Solutions Wellness Program challenged its employees to get moving with a Walking Warrior Challenge! Walk for Wellness!
Industry News
FDA clears artificial intelligence add-on for ‘world’s first’ portable MR imaging system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared an artificial intelligence add-on for the “world’s first” portable MR imaging system.
ONC Addresses ACR Concerns in Updated Information Blocking Guidance
The ACR has issued updated guidance regarding the release of radiology reports to patients under the 21st Century Cares Act “Information Blocking Provision.”
3 Predictions for Radiology AI in 2021
3 Predictions for Radiology AI in 2021 from Aunt Minnie
