Summary:Not every anesthesia provider is on the same page when it comes to determining and documenting anesthesia time. Because of this, some providers may be losing money, while others are in violation of the billing rules. In this first installment of a two-part article, we will focus on the appropriate way to define and document anesthesia start...

Update on Stimulus Funds Timelinesto Comply with RegulationsOn May 22, 2020, the deadline established by the HHS for healthcare providers to attest to the receipt of payments from the Provider Relief Fund was increased from 45 days to 90 days from the date of payment. The original deadline was previously increased by HHS from 30 days to 45 days.The...

Summary:Pain practitioners are in a unique position to utilize the new waivers and changes that pertain to telehealth and other virtual visits. However, the rules covering these services are complex, nuanced and ever-changing. Today's alert explores these services and their requirements.Many of our chronic pain clients have fully embraced telehealt...

Summary:There is still much about the coronavirus that we don't understand. Physicians pride themselves on being able to diagnose problems and classify them precisely. In this sense, and in getting paid for the services rendered to these patients, this virus is still somewhat of a mystery that still needs to be sorted out.An eminent biology profess...

Summary:Prevention of the spread of COVID is essential during this time. Treatment from a distance is one of the strategies being employed in the pursuit of that goal. Yes, there are ways in which anesthesia providers can bill for patient services without actually being in the same room as the patient. This article explores some of those ways.A pop...