WCH Issue November 2019

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Business Corner

Evaluate Your Insurance Contract and Make Sure That They’re Up to Date

As providers, you have to make sure that your insurance contract is up to date! Learn how we can help you negotiate your contract with your insurance company by reading along.

What You Should Expect in 2020: Changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

This 2020, there will be several changes in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Some of these include changes in supervision requirements for PAs and modifications of medical record documentation, among others. Read along to find out more about what you can look forward to this 2020!

What’s new

Medicare: 2020 Deductible and New ID Cards

Be informed on the new changes in Medicare this 2020, especially on the annual deductibles and use of new valid IDs. Read on to find out more about these changes.

Healthfirst: Authorization Requirement Update for Echocardiography Services

This coming January 2020, selected cardiac services will now require prior authorization. Read on to find out more about the detailed cardiac services.

Horizon NJ Health: Radiation Therapy and Radiology/Cardiology

Effective January 1, 2020, eviCore will provide Utilization Management programs for Radiology/Cardiology for Horizon NJ Health members. Read more to find out the programs included in the sessions.

Horizon NJ Health: Changes to the Management of the Horizon Behavioral Health℠ Program

Horizon BCBSNJ will be transferring the administration and clinical management of its behavioral health services from Beacon Health Options this coming January 2020. Read more for a detailed timeline!

Your Questions Answered

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WCH Accomplishments

New Feature Monitor Your Claims Performance Now with iSmart EHR’s New Dashboard

iSmart EHR has a new update placed— the new iSmart dashboard feature. Now, you’ll find it easier to compare data about your claims through the years. Learn more about this update by reading more.

Information for Providers

Medicare Advantage Plans: Compliance and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training

As a provider, you should know your requirements when it comes to general compliance trainings and attestations. Know what you need to prepare by reading along.