In healthcare, documentation is more than just paperwork; it serves as a record of care, a communication tool, and a legal requirement. Ensuring that providers sign, date, and accurately complete documents is essential for compliance. Neglecting this crucial step can lead to claim denials, increased audits, and financial challenges. This blog will explain the importance of Medicare signature requirements, the potential consequences of overlooking them, and how to protect against these risks. Why Your Signature
February 4, 2025
Understanding Exclusion Checks
Streamline Your Monthly Exclusion Check Process to Better Align With Your Compliance Program Performing monthly exclusion checks is essential for reducing the risk of penalties due to non-compliance but the process can also be taxing. Allow us to introduce you to LW Consulting, Inc.’s LWEnSCheck® Exclusions Software – designed to offer relief and support! Our software allows for easy and efficient screening to ensure your staff and business partners are not excluded from federally funded
The term locum tenens comes from Latin, meaning “to hold the place of.” In healthcare, it refers to temporary healthcare providers who fill the role of a regular provider who is unavailable for a short period. For Medicare beneficiaries, the locum tenens program offers a crucial solution. It allows a Medicare-enrolled regular Physical Therapist (PT) to use a substitute PT to provide treatment when the regular PT is temporarily unavailable under section 16006 of the
