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Newspaper There is so much information overload about health care in the media today, and there are a multitude of issues. We listen to it all, then try to give our readers a boiled down version of what's being said -- and cover issues that we believe can help them in their everyday practice of medicine.

This section of the Neltner Billing and Consulting website includes copies of The Billing Brief^tm, our own newsletter geared toward medical billing and reimbursement issues that physician practices are facing today. We like to solve problems. So, we often ask for opinions and assistance from our readers in order to help us. If you have a topic you'd like us to cover in The Billing Brief, contact Marty Neltner via email.

June 24, 2011
Three Forms You Don't Want Used in Your Medical Oncology Audit
May 18, 2011
How the Business of Oncology Drugs Relates to Meaningful Data For the Medical Oncology Practice (Part III)
March 21, 2011
How the Business of Oncology Drugs Relates to Meaningful Data For the Medical Oncology Practice (Part II)
February 15, 2011
How the Business of Oncology Drugs Relates to Meaningful Data For the Medical Oncology Practice (Part I of III)
September 4, 2009
We Need Your Support Regarding the Hematology/Oncology Coding Initiative
May 11, 2009
Are Your Medical Practices Compliant With the "Rules"?
February 9, 2009
Are You Paying Attention to Your Fee Schedules?
December 8, 2008
Can Our Healthcare System Finally be Fixed?
September 12, 2008
Oncology Drug Rebates and Bundling Practices: Are They Really Helping Anyone?

Latest News

Three Forms You Don't Want Used in Your Medical Oncology Audit

06-24-11

Medicare and other health care auditors across the country are using three forms when performing physician note audits.
How the Business of Oncology Drugs Relates to Meaningful Data For the Medical Oncology Practice (Part III)

05-17-11

This is Part III of a series. In the previous issue, (Part II), we covered more information regarding “the current state of the oncology business” and the opportunities medical oncologists have.
Audit Forms We Do Not Like

05-05-11

Here are three forms (2 pages each) that are currently being utilized in medical oncology audits – which we believe to be illegal.
Meaningful Data

02-16-11

Medical Oncologists need to begin a process to define the value of meaningful data through the office note.
House and Senate Delay Physician Medicare Pay Cuts

12-13-10

Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have voted to delay a 25% Medicare pay cut to physicians.
Oncology Practice Management Podcast Series: Value in Oncology

07-28-10

Physicians and patients have one definition of value, while insurance companies have another. But, where has this disconnect come from?
A Plea for New Coding

06-14-10

Coding flaws are causing big problems for oncologists across the country. You know it, we know it. Improper and decreased reimbursements are leaving little choice but for small practices to close.
Flaws In Medicare Coding Interpretations

04-16-10

We work with medical oncologists/hematologists across the country in both the private practice and hospital settings.
AMA Rejects Request For New Hem/Onc CPT Codes

12-01-09

Neltner Billing and Consulting recently submitted documents to the AMA suggesting that the infusion coding oncology and hematology rely on for appropriate payment of professional physician work and