Happy birthday to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Electronic Submission of Medical Documentation (esMD) Program! At ten years old, we can say without a doubt it’s only getting...
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How Can Healthcare Finance Technology Offer Relief in a Labor Shortage?
In September 2021, the United States added 194,000 jobs to the labor force. In that same month, hospitals collectively lost 8,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These...
What Happens if You Go To the Emergency Room Without Insurance?
No one ever wants to end up in the emergency room (ER), but accidents and health emergencies happen, and you may wind up a patient in need of immediate care without health insurance. If you do go to...
The Complete Guide to Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Audits
Table Of Contents: Chapter One: History of Recovery Audits Chapter Two: Types of RAC Audits Chapter Three: RAC Audit FAQ Chapter Four: The Audit Process Chapter Five: What Can You Do To Prepare For...
5 Things the Best Health Insurance Audit Management Systems Do
Every year, review contractors issue an estimated 2 million requests to healthcare providers for medical documentation and records, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)....
BLUEMARK, LLC, Launches myesMD.com
myesMD.com is a free, simple, and secure way for providers of all types and sizes to electronically submit medical records and required documentation to Medicare audit contractors. NEW PALTZ, NY -...
What Does a Recovery Audit Contractor Do?
A Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) is a third-party entity working on behalf of the United States government Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to identify and recover improper payments made...
Reporting on Healthcare Audit KPIs Should Be Non-Negotiable: Here’s Why
When making a change or improvement within your healthcare audit process, reporting is often thought of as the last piece of the puzzle or even overlooked entirely. Many managers are forced to...
A Good Healthcare Audit Response Process Starts With Great Software
Whether you’re a coordinator in the audit and appeals department in a big hospital or an office manager in a small private practice, audits are just another part of the job. They may not always be...
Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation at Bluemark
This month, Bluemark is celebrating 20 years of innovation within the healthcare revenue cycle management space. After two decades in business, our team has seen its fair share of innovation and...