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Lastest Articles from CarolineFifeMD.com
- CMS Starts a Prior Authorization on Vein Ablation Performed in Ambulatory Surgical Centersby Caroline Fife, M.D. on April 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Although the HBOT PA process was limited to 3 states, HBOT utilization decreased nationwide and today remains at a 16 year low. The post CMS Starts a Prior Authorization on Vein Ablation Performed in Ambulatory Surgical Centers appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- CMS Data Demonstrates a Cost and Clinical Advantage for Hyperbaric Oxygen for Radiation – Read it Ahead of Print in UHM!by Caroline Fife, M.D. on April 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm
These data support previous studies that demonstrate the clinical benefits and cost-effectiveness of HBO2 in conjunction with routine interventions. The post CMS Data Demonstrates a Cost and Clinical Advantage for Hyperbaric Oxygen for Radiation – Read it Ahead of Print in UHM! appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- Price & Size Limits to Cellular Tissue Product (CTP) Use in the HOPD vs the Office (This is All So Messed Up)by Caroline Fife, M.D. on April 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm
I am trying to find ways to visually depict our current situation with regard to Cellular and/or Tissue-based products (CTPs). The post Price & Size Limits to Cellular Tissue Product (CTP) Use in the HOPD vs the Office (This is All So Messed Up) appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- United Healthcare Updates its Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes Policy Detailing Coverage for Epifix and Grafix® (and Listing the Products They Won’t Cover)by Caroline Fife, M.D. on April 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The policy also includes an extensive list of products that will NOT be covered by United Healthcare. The post United Healthcare Updates its Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes Policy Detailing Coverage for Epifix and Grafix® (and Listing the Products They Won’t Cover) appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- An Offer You Can’t Refuse? “A 4×4 Would Generate a Little Over $20,000 for Your Practice.”by Caroline Fife, M.D. on March 27, 2024 at 9:01 pm
The post An Offer You Can’t Refuse? “A 4×4 Would Generate a Little Over $20,000 for Your Practice.” appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- Pricing Trends in Cellular Tissue Products (CTPs) / Skin Substitutes / CAMPs – and Why Publishing the ASP is Not Helpingby Caroline Fife, M.D. on March 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Here’s a visual example of the insanity of Cellular Tissue Product (CTP) pricing and the problem with ASPs. The post Pricing Trends in Cellular Tissue Products (CTPs) / Skin Substitutes / CAMPs – and Why Publishing the ASP is Not Helping appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- Algorithm for Selection a “CAMP”: Ideal vs. Realby Caroline Fife, M.D. on March 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The post Algorithm for Selection a “CAMP”: Ideal vs. Real appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..