Tag: rac-audits
RAC Audits – Big Brother is Watching You (and Our Hospital Partners too)
July 6th, 2011by: Dr. Aaron Snyder
In November 2009, the National Medical Fee For Service Error Rate, was estimated by the US government to be $24,000,000,000 dollars. Yes, twenty four BILLION dollars. Well guess what, Uncle Sam wants this back. On January 1, 2011, hospitals nationwide received audits from RAC auditors, or Recovery Audit Contractors. In essence, these are private contractors […]
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Update from the 2011 ACEP Leadership & Advocacy Conference
June 24th, 2011by: Dr. Orlee Panitch
“Our commitment to our patients is no longer limited to the clinical skills we demonstrate in the emergency department. Due to the changing dynamics of health care, our profession requires stellar leadership as well as political effectiveness.” – from ACEP’s webpage advertising Leadership and Advocacy Conference, 2011. The 2011 ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference is […]
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