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Experienced & Certified... Why do I need CEUs
August
2010
As Vice President of the PMBA, I have the opportunity to assist in the development of individuals seeking to start their own medical billing service. Many have years of experience, and will become certified by one or more associations. Industry members often disagree on the need for certification, but once obtained the question is often asked "Why do I need CEUs?"
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Continuing Education Builds a Stronger Resume - It's More Than Just Fluff
August
2010
Over the years, many coders and even some supervisors have asked me whether continuing education builds a stronger resume, or just adds a bunch of letters behind your name. I cannot understand why continuing your education by earning credentials is a bad thing.
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The Paradox of Prosperity- Does More Mean Less?
May
2010
In his book, 'A Whole New Mind, author Daniel Pink tells us that "The paradox of prosperity is that while living standards have risen steadily decade after decade, personal, family, and life satisfaction haven't budged. That's why more people-liberated by prosperity but not fulfilled by it-are resolving the paradox by searching for meaning."
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What Am I, A Machine?
March
2010
We are living in an extraordinary time-at the beginning of the technological revolution. The impacts of technology and the ensuing explosion of information are profound, pervasive, and irreversible. According to James Canton, futurist and author of The Extreme Future, ... 'by 2015 there will be more than 50 billion chips that will all be connected into one wireless global network, speaking one language.' While these computer chips allow us to virtually connect anywhere and anytime, many of us feel disconnected interpersonally. For those of us old enough to remember what life was like when the 'stores were closed on Sunday's, or, when 'you didn't work weekends' we remember a simpler, slower time. It just felt different
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SUCCESS: The Only Definition That Matters Is Yours
March
2010
If you Google the word success you'll come up with 313,000,000 hits. Webster defines success as "the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence."
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Integrity in the workplace
November
2009
At my place of business we speak about integrity all of the time. It comes up in our monthly meetings, and we talk about it when counseling an employee. We present it when we initially hire someone. We evaluate, as much as possible, whether a new hire has the integrity we are seeking for our team. Integrity is wrapped up in what we call the "work ethic." As an employer, I find what I am looking for in an employee as far as integrity, as difficult to define. But in the end, it is the most important characteristic of a team member. Most of my Employee Handbook is spent defining integrity and what is expected of each person.
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Pride in Our Profession
October
2009
When you become a coder or biller, you have a commitment to this profession. It doesn't matter if you're new and you've been one for one day or if you've been a coder or biller for 40 years. We have over 900,000 providers who depend on us for their income and livelihood. We are in charge of more than $2,000,000,000 of healthcare dollars and with that comes a commitment to do what is right. To do what is right, medical coding and billing requires us to follow certain values and we must always stand ready to defend those values at all costs by setting the example of commitment to do what is right.
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Is Medical Coding or Medical Billing A Good Career?
September
2009
This is a question that is asked time and time again on the Internet. It's a valid question that has NO easy answer. To some people, it is a hard and cruel profession. To some, it's the next best thing since sliced bread. Whether it is a good career or bad one is a personal preference.
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Clearing out the Dead Wood
September
2009
First the Bad News: The economy is tanking and unemployment is rising.
Now the Good News (for some): Unemployment is on the rise and that is good for our industry and your company. There is an abundance of extremely talented people looking for new jobs and or careers.
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Good Year or Bad-It's up to You: 2008 A Look Back - 2009 A Look Ahead
March
2009
Another year has come and gone and if you are reading this you have obviously survived the year's challenges. However, I trust you more than just survived; I hope you actually thrived.
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Medical Billing & The Economy
January
2009
If you own a TV or read a newspaper you know about the state of our economy. If you own a medical billing business or are thinking about beginning a medical billing business, or wishing to pursue a career in the field of medical billing, you might be wondering how the state of the economy is going to affect this industry. Since I am deeply involved in this industry, I have some information and predictions to share with you.
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The Top 10 Dos and Don'ts for Medical Coders
September
2008
The professional Medical Coder/Billing Specialist of today faces many challenges and complexities when dealing with insurance contracts and carriers. The following tips will help pinpoint important concepts that we must continually manage in our fight for proper reimbursement for services rendered.
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Survey Says... Results of the AAPC's "The Work of a Coder" Survey
September
2008
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) conducted The Work of a Coder survey among coders in January and February. The survey had more than 12,000 respondents with nearly 9,000 completing the survey. AAPC conducted this survey better meet the needs of its 70,000-member organization and to more fully understand coder workplace responsibilities.
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Sensitivity Training - Lessons we can only try to teach
July
2008
What is sensitivity training? Why would we provide it? Some of us do it (usually specialty practices); others say who has time. This training is probably the most important training you can do for your office.
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It's a Small, Small World "People are People"
May
2008
I have just returned from my fourth trip to India where I was conducting Leadership and Customer Service seminars for managers and associates in various companies. Even though I was half way around the world the issues facing businesses in India are similar to the challenges we face here at home in the United States.
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Tips to Organize Your Time
January
2007
You hear it all over corporate America: "Do More with Less." It's the 21st century mantra for downsizing and reducing costs. It's also a recipe for stress for the few who are left to do the doing.
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The Feelings of Disappointment
November
2006
Steve Verno, CMBS writes: I've been in the medical field since 1971. I started out working at a local hospital taking care of patients. I remained in the medical field for the next 21 years. I can't count how many patients I treated over the years. When I retired from clinical medicine, I went into medical administration and became an office manager at a small health clinic in Albany, New York. There I learned about CPT and ICD-9 codes. I helped develop their superbills and I interacted with patients, State regulatory authorities and insurance companies.
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Las Vegas Conference to present a full-range of physician and staff topics
October
2006
Hundreds of physicians, practice administrators, billing and coding professionals from all over the country are expected to participate in this year's Medical Practice Coding and Compliance Summit in Las Vegas this November. The goal: finding workable solutions for today's reimbursement and regulatory challenges. The summit will be held at Harrah's on the Las Vegas Strip on November 9 and 10, and is jointly presented by Practice Management Institute and The CMC Group, L.L.C.
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Networking Myths & Realities: A SUPER Savvy Approach
September
2006
So, you think "networking" is a new phenomenon? A growing trend? A buzz word? Well, it has existed since time immemorial. Proof: "No room at the inn? Can you recommend a barn ... with a manger?" Sound familiar?
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CEU Survey Results
September
2006
We had an excellent response to our survey with 642 readers taking the time to answer our questions. We offered two $50 gift cards to Target to the participants and we are pleased to announce those two winners.
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