A systemic error has been identified in the calculation of draft Supervised and Supportive IRA rates that were distributed for the July 1, 2017 year. See below for the notification directly from OPWDD. We’ll keep you posted as new rates are posted and updated. The...
The Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) was introduced in 2015 to replace the Standard Growth Rate in the Medicare Part B Reimbursement Rates. The precedent for the MACRA program is to incentivize health care providers to adopt the Advanced Payment...
The delivery of healthcare services has been profoundly impacted by social media. The virtual dialog that is occurring on social media right now, presents an opportunity to improve public health. However there are numerous legal risks posed by social media such as...
Whether you are trying to decide how to facilitate the acquisition of new equipment or the purchase of real estate, or you need additional working capital, at some point a successful medical practice will need to obtain financing. Understanding the process, and when...
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed a bill into law that allows Article 28 diagnostic and treatment centers (D&TC) and outpatient clinics of general hospitals (clinics) to provide off-site services to patients in certain circumstances. The law amends Public...
On August 9, 2016, the Department of Health (DOH) issued a memo summarizing changes effecting OPWDD’s Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IDDs) and the following Medicaid HCBS Waiver services: site-based day habilitation, site-based prevocational services,...
Technology is a crucial element of any business or organization’s daily operations, especially in the healthcare industry. Finding new ways to improve the efficiency of operations is critical for both meeting the demands of patients as well as maintaining a smooth...
Millin Associates is a leading provider of billing services and software for Health & Human Service agencies – OMH, OASAS, OPWDD, DOH, Health Homes, and OCFS providers. Millin’s state-of-the-art technology (MillinPro™) is used by over 150 agencies throughout NY State...
A friend of mine recently became a caregiver and asked me about some important items to address in the home that would help to create a safer environment for her parents. I put together a list of the following tips, which have been broken down by room and topic. These...
