YOU COULD WIN A NEW CAR
Don't forget to stop by Booth 1343 at the MGMA Annual Conference for a chance to drive away with a two-year lease on a new Toyota Prius, complements of Navicure. The Prius will be displayed at the Navicure booth during the Denver conference -- and a winner will be drawn at random from qualified entries on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

YOUR CODING AND BILLING QUESTIONS
On the docket for this issue: Negotiated fee discrepancies; when referrals are "no-shows;" withholding Medicare payments for overdue taxes; benefits of "wait lists." READ MORE>>

TIPS, TRICKS AND TACTICS
In this issue, we cover a range of topics, from the basics of secure login to claims editing for "power users." READ MORE>>

BEST PRACTICES TO REV UP REVENUE
Virtually every practice in America is looking for ways to boost revenue to survive these tough times. Navicure News brings you proven ideas to help strengthen the bottom line.
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ARE YOU NAVICURE'S BIGGEST GAINER?
Navicure is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our inaugural Biggest Gainer Award. READ MORE>>

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: PHYSICIANS RESOURCE NETWORK
The common industry tactic of using practice management (PM) systems to restrict medical practices' and billing services' choice of clearinghouse partner is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. When Physicians Resource Network replaced its PM system, its management seized the opportunity to find a better clearinghouse and claims management service. READ MORE>>

INDUSTRY WATCH
Navicure News wraps up the most pressing news of the day -- like the latest attempt to measure the transition from paper-based transactions to electronic transactions. READ MORE>>

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming conferences and events. READ MORE>>

IN THE NEWS
ICD-10-CM: Have you mapped out your transition plan?
Ken Bradley offers tips for providers looking to make a smooth ICD-10-CM transition and learn more about the amount of time required to do this.

The Value of Clearinghouses
Read Jim Denny's thoughtful response to Scott Bayou's piece questioning the necessity and usefulness of clearinghouses which was posted on HIStalk.

Providers Make Strides on Automating Claims
Bryan Koch is quoted in this Healthcare IT News "Management Solutions" feature on how providers are changing claims processing.

SLAs Add Accountability
Health Management Technology presents a "Thought Leaders" column, authored by Jim Denny exploring the emerging importance of SLAs in healthcare IT.

How does your practice handle secondary claims submissions?

	We don't bother because the cash flow doesn't justify the effort.
	We pursue only large dollar amounts.
	It depends. If we have the staffing resources available, we submit secondaries. If we are shorthanded, we let them slide.
	We submit all secondary claims.

How likely will the government stimulus package, with its extensive HIT provisions, affect your decision to implement an EMR system over the next year?

23.3% Definitely - We are in the process of exploring or implementing an EMR because we don't want to miss the incentives or be penalized down the line.
8.9% Probably - We've been very interested in purchasing an EMR and this is the opportunity we've been looking for. We plan to begin exploring EMR solutions within the next three months.
5.6% Possibly: We've been waiting for the 'right time' to buy an EMR and this may be it. We plan to begin exploring EMR solutions within the next four to 12 months.
6.7% Minimally - We're taking a 'wait-and-see' attitude since no one is sure how the incentives will actually be structured - but we're not ruling out an EMR purchase.
13.3% No impact - The stimulus package has no effect on our decision because we had already planned and/or budgeted for an EMR.
42.2% Not applicable - We already use an EMR.