BCBS of Michigan to Require Claims to be Submitted Electronically as of June 30, 2017

BCBSM will require professional providers to submit claims electronically as of June 30, 2017

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has notified providers that it will no longer accept paper submitted professional claims from providers who have the capability to submit electronically, effective June 30, 2017. These types professional claim types must now be submitted electronically.

· Original claims
· Replacement claims
· Void or cancel claims
· Any claim that includes services for which you will submit medical records

For more information and the complete scoop, please read the BCBSM article directly and we suggest strongly that you sign up for their mailing list.

June 2017 Shared Genius

THOMAS... Shared Genius Practice Solutions From one genius to another. June 2017 Sending Statement Files and TSI Profit Recovery Files just got easier! You are now only 1-click away from getting your files to us. The Genius Data Sender program is going away! You will no longer be bounced out of THOMAS to send an automated statement or TSI Profit recovery file. Once you click "Send" using the Send button in THOMAS, your files will.... well, they will just send. One click and done.

THOMAS UPDATE SERVER is DOWN

If you have been trying to auto-update and you're getting an error, it is because the THOMAS update server is currently down. We are working on getting it back up. We do not have a current estimate of when this might be available. We'll let you know as soon as it is back up.

Update 5/22/17
The update server went back up late afternoon Friday, 5/19. It should be working perfectly. If you have any further issues, please call support.

Ransomwear Handling Suggestions Per Medicare

This is direct from Medicare's 

HHS Update #3: International Cyber Threat to Healthcare Organizations

"If you are the victim of ransomware or have cyber threat indicators to share

If your organization is the victim of a ransomware attack, HHS recommends the following steps:

1.    Please contact your FBI Field Office Cyber Task Force immediately to report a ransomware event and request assistance. These professionals work with state and local law enforcement and other federal and international partners to pursue cyber criminals globally and to assist victims of cyber-crime.

2.    Please report cyber incidents to the US-CERT and FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.

3.    For further analysis and healthcare-specific indicator sharing, please also share these indicators with HHS’ Healthcare Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (HCCIC) at HCCIC_RM@hhs.gov "

Added 5/17/17

For even more info, web addresses and updates check out Medicare's:

HHS Update #4: International Cyber Threat to Healthcare Organizations (Revised)

First Friday of the Month Conference Call: May 5, 2017

The next Genius Solutions First Friday of the Month Conference Call is scheduled for Friday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Planned topics for the conference call (so far) are:

• Upcoming Focus groups
• New features in eTHOMAS - Keep your eyes out for v9.5.30
• Last worked
• Followup date
• 0.00 statements
• Statement series
• Claim filing report
• Detail prebilling
• Customize your autoposting
• Final comments

BPA: Clinical Documentation Improvement Workshop

Genius Solutions: Partners

Do you ever get lost in the time vacuum called "Documentation"? 3-Hour Clinical Documentation Improvement Workshop with Dr. Ted Arkfeld, Thursday, May 11th at Genius Solutions in Warren, MIIn this workshop, Dr. Arkfeld will cover time-saving tips when utilizing an EHR that enables you to focus on patient care. Topics covered will include: Why being totally paperless in chiropractic is a myth Having a scribe in the room is the way to go Documentation flow for increased efficiency and increased patient volume Documentation that demonstrates medical necessity for your services How to focus on the patient and not the computer When? Thursday, May 11th Genius Solutions, Inc. 7177 Miller Dr. Warren, MI 48092 Time? 9am - Noon Cost? $49/person Who should attend? DCs & CAs Registration Sign Up Now! About the Speaker Dr. Arkfeld is the Director of Risk Management for Best Practices Academy. He is a nationally known expert on Medicare documentation and coding. Sponsored by:

Genius 1st Friday of Month Conference Call April 7, 2017

The next Genius Solutions First Friday of the Month Conference Call is scheduled for Friday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Planned topics for the conference call (so far) are:

• Special eTHOMAS What's New from Support's Annemarie:
• How to get to the What New, GS Documentation and YouTube Videos from eTHOMAS program
• New Claim Filing Report
• Insurance Codes - Ability to add Web Address and Notes!
• Patient Type can now be 6 digits, no longer just 1.
• New Send Button for sending statements.
• Deposit sheet now shows patient type
• New areas in eTHOMAS to prepare claims and statements
• Scanning Media can be attached to a specific claim
• Final comments

A few minutes before 10:00 on Friday you may call the FreeConference main number at 1-712-432-3100 and use Conference Code: 478288. Please note, it sometimes takes up to a minute to ring through and get prompted for the conference number.

Reimbursement-Past, Present, Pres. Trump [Free Trizetto Webinar]

A Genius Solutions' Clearinghouse Partner

Low-Tech Rehab Workshop with Dr. Ted Arkfeld

3-Hour Implementing Low-Tech Rehab Workshop with Dr. Ted Arkfeld, 

Thursday, March 16th at Genius Solutions in Warren, MI

Who says you have to fork out big bucks for scientifically calibrated machines in order for patients to benefit from rehabilitative exercise? Patients can experience the same results using low-tech, more affordable equipment. In this workshop, Dr. Arkfeld will cover how to implement a rehabilitative program to improve patient outcomes and increase your revenue. The workshop will introduce you to patient protocols using low-tech pieces of equipment to promote patients through all phases of care, enabling them to actively participate in their recovery. Dr. Arkfeld will also review how to code and bill for these services.

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When?
Thursday, April 13th
Genius Solutions, Inc.
7177 Miller Dr.
Warren, MI 48092

OR, April 20th
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport
5401 28 St Ct SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Time?
9am - Noon 

Cost?
$49/person or $99/office
Registration
Sign Up Now!

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About the Speaker

Dr. Arkfeld is the Director of Risk Management for Best Practices Academy. He is a nationally known expert on Medicare documentation and coding.

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Sponsored by: 

     

Chiropractic Conditions Coding Review Workshop with Dr. Ted Arkfeld

Genius Solutions: Partners Check in & watch a quick video check up.

Are you registered yet?  3-Hour Chiropractic Conditions Coding Review Workshop with Dr. Ted Arkfeld, Thursday, March 16th at Genius Solutions in Warren, MIThis 3-hour workshop will do an in-depth look at common chiropractic conditions seen in offices daily, and how to correctly use ICD-10 codes to establish medical necessity. Coding errors continue to plague the profession causing increased denials and overpayment demands by both Medicare and other carriers. Dr. Ted A. Arkfeld, DC, MS, CPC, will cover how to properly do and document orthopedic and neurological tests, allowing you to achieve the most specific ICD-10 coding for billing. The coding methodology presented in this workshop is in successful use nationwide. 2017 can be your breakout year as you learn and apply correct coding principle is your office. When? Thursday, March 16th Where? Genius Solutions, Inc. 7177 Miller Dr. Warren, MI 48092 Time? 9am - Noon Cost? $49/person Registration Sign Up Now! About the Speaker Dr. Arkfeld is the Director of Risk Management for Best Practices Academy. He is a nationally known expert on Medicare documentation and coding. Coming April 13th Same time, same location, same fee... but Dr. Arkfeld will be covering Modalities & Low-Tech Rehab. Sponsored by:

Genius Power Outtage

Our power went out yesterday (3/8) between 9:30-10am.

We have power this morning, but comcast won't have us up before 1pm est on our internet. This will affect statements & other things you would send via internet to us (Including e-mail, contact info, connections with support, etc.) The phones seem to be working, but we won't know for sure until we try to get calls... they are tied into other internet stuff too.

Hang in there we are doing all that we can to be available to help.

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3/9 after 3:30pm est

As far as we can tell- everything is up and working at this point. :D

Flash of Genius February 2017: Ransomware

THOMAS... Shared Genius Practice Solutions From one genius to another.

February 2017 Hostage Crisis Instead of giving you another boring lecture on backups, I'm going to give you a story about being held hostage.... and this hostage could be you, in an instant. Imagine using your computer, you're just getting ready to log another visit when suddenly, your computer pops up a note that says "All of your files have been locked. If you want to restore them, you have 30 min to pay $1000 in bitcoin to XXX. If you pay the fee within 30 min you will get a key to decrypt your files, if not all of your files will be permanently locked."