CMA Practice Resources May 14, 2018 CMA CMA, Practice Tips, Resources 0 CMA Practice Resources (CPR) is a free monthly e-bulletin from the California Medical Association’s practice management experts that focuses on critical payor and health care industry changes and how they directly impact the business of a physician practice. Each issue includes tips on reimbursement and contracting related issues along with information on the latest practice management news. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Sign up now for a free subscription to our email bulletin. SPREAD THE WORD: Please share this bulletin with your coworkers and colleagues. QUESTIONS: Contact us with your questions about articles in this issue. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: CMA is interested in your feedback. PRINT: Download a printable version of this newsletter. In this issue: Health Net to delay modifier 25 and emergency services policy changes until July 1 Health care community condemns physician price fixing bill Act now to avoid costly virtual credit card fees on Aetna physician payments DHCS begins retroactive reprocessing of two undervalued CPT codes UnitedHealthcare updates emergency department facility E/M coding policy Medicare Advantage plans to see 3.4% payment increase in 2019 Physicians must check CURES database prior to prescribing effective October 2, 2018 CMS renames EHR Incentive Programs and Advancing Care Information CMS to offer QPP frequently asked question and answer session The Coding Corner: Modifier 59 Regular features: Problems getting paid? Health plan provider newsletters Click here for PDF Comments are closed.