National Government Services (Medicare)

We’d like to wish our podcast family a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends! We are taking a break this week for the holiday, but we'll be back with a new episode on December 12th. Click the links below to listen to the podcast! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eiRfKrsQ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gGY-BTB2

Wishing our Medicare provider community a holiday full of love, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends. May this holiday season remind us to be grateful for what we have. 

🎧 Listen to our Newest Navigating Medicare: Part B Insights for Providers Podcast Episode – Episode 4: "Removal of Beneficiary Eligibility from the IVR" It’s a Medicare Part A and Part B crossover event! Learn about what is being removed from the IVR and the different options providers have for obtaining that information after November 18, 2024. Click the links below to listen to the podcast! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eiFnWW3i Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/euA4vS9G

All Part B Providers! Register now for the National Government Services Medicare Part B 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference, happening on December 9th to 11th. We have informative sessions prepared for you! Register now if you haven't already!

Duplicate claim denials are a heavy hitter to our claims processing department. If you are experiencing a lot of duplicate denials, see this educational article to assist you in reducing them. It will save you time and money. https://lnkd.in/eMfhWK5C

Don't miss your chance to attend the National Government Services Medicare Part B 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference! Registration is happening now, and seats are filling up fast. Secure your spot today to join us on December 9th to 11th. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ebcH9ezW

Five Major Steps to Intervention in Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence (The "5 A's"): Successful intervention for quitting tobacco use begins with identifying users and appropriate interventions based upon the patient's willingness to quit. The major steps to intervention are the "5 A's": Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange. For more information refer to https://lnkd.in/eAP_U6rs

🎧 Listen to our Newest Navigating Medicare: Part A Insights for Providers Podcast Episode – Episode 16: “SNF Consolidated Billing” Join Andrea and Kathy in another lively edition of “Two Chicks Talk About SNFs” as they discuss Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB). This discussion encompasses what CB is, separately payable services under CB, and billing when an outside entity is involved in the care of SNF patients. Click the links below and listen to the episode! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eTsMrGpn Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eniCKnC8

NGS Provider Outreach and Education attended and presented at the New England Rural Health Association Conference on November 6th and 7th. We presented “Understanding the Latest Medicare Trends to Save You Time and Money!”. Aside from the wide variety of informative breakout sessions and many exhibitors, this conference brought light to the complex issues our rural communities face on a daily basis. Highlights from the conference included a CT Plenary Panel Discussion in addition to a Federal Panel Discussion. The Plenary Panel included a dynamic discussion featuring healthcare leaders and experts across Connecticut who shared insights about issues facing Connecticut’s rural communities. Plenary Panelists: • Sean Scanlon, Comptroller, Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller • Leonardo Ghio, MBA Community Based Project Director, Northwest Hills Council of Governments • Joanne Borduas, MSN, MBA Chief Executive Officer, Community Health and Wellness Center • Michele Scott, MS Tribal Councilor, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation • Melissa Meyers, MHA Chief Executive Officer, Generations Family Health Center Attendees also had a rare opportunity to hear directly from Federal agency partners and spend one-on-one time with them. They started with a facilitated panel discussion and then separated into small groups where they had a chance to speak with agency representatives in an informal “fireside chat” setting. Federal Panelists: • Sarah Heppner, Senior Advisor and Associate Director, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration • Kevin Matthews, Health Geographer, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Scott Gagnon, Regional Director, Region1, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration • Jennifer Syria, Regional Administrator, CMS Boston, Local Engagement & Administration, Office of Program Operations & Local Engagement (OPOLE) • Scott Soares, State Director for Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, United States Department of Agriculture

The Great American Smokeout® It is not easy to quit smoking. It takes commitment, time, and a plan. There is no expectation for anyone to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Studies show that quitting smoking, even for one day, provides positive health benefits. Let the Great American Smokeout event on November 21st be your patient’s day to start their journey toward a smoke-free life. Encourage them to join thousands of smokers across the country that have chosen a healthier lifestyle. Remind them that help is available through counseling and FDA-approved medications which can increase your chances of quitting successfully. Support is plentiful! https://lnkd.in/ehj7SFi8