Postage Increase and Patient Statements
The US Postal Service implemented new postage rates that went into effect on Sunday, January 27, 2019 which affected the cost of electronic patient statements. Please be advised that in addition to the postage increase STI is increasing the statement processing fee for the first time in the 14 years we have been offering the…
ATTENTION!!! – Medicare EOBs now include MIPS Payment Adjustments
January Newsletter 2019
In This Issue MIPS Requirements for 2019 Acquisition of Newtown Professional Billing Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Remittance Change Read the full version online at http://eepurl.com/gd5PcD
ChartMaker® 2018.2 Software Release 6.3.5
Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2018.2 (file version 6.3.5). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Remittance Change
Effective February 1, 2019, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will no longer offer providers the payment option enabling them to receive a paper check, paper remittance and electronic remittance (835). As of February 1, the following payment options will be available: Paper check/paper remittance EFT/835 issued by InstaMed®, an independent health-care payment network that partners with the…
Acquisition of Newtown Professional Billing
STI is pleased to announce that on January 1, 2019 we merged with Newtown Professional Billing in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Newtown is a very well-run company with a highly skilled staff that will be a great new addition to our STI Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Division. STI has been associated with Newtown for many years, supplying…
December Newsletter – 2018
In This Issue Premier (Genesis) Public Health Specialized Registry Quality Payment Program Year 3 Insurance/Medicare News Mobile App Webinar – Setup and Use QPP – Year 3 Webinars Read the full version online at http://eepurl.com/gbj14r
Practice Manager Tips and Insurance News for December 2018
Reporting the CLIA # as Required by the Insurance Carrier for Laboratory Charges When the insurance carrier requires the CLIA # to be submitted, check the following areas of PM to confirm your setup is correct. 1. Practice Screen (Administration -> Practice Tables -> Practice): Enter the practice IH code and press enter. Select Billing…
ChartMaker® 2018.2 Software Release 6.3.4
Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2018.2 (file version 6.3.4). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes.
END OF LIFE NOTICE: Windows XP/Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server
Windows XP Users Beyond being a HIPAA concern, Microsoft is now introducing software changes to other Microsoft software that makes Windows XP truly obsolete. New versions of the Medical Suite released on or after December 1st, 2018 will no longer run on Windows XP. If you have not done so already, please upgrade or replace your…