ASHT Blog
Posted by Maureen Hardy, MS, PT, CHT on August 28, 2014
Help keep Boston warm by Sharing the Gloves at our Annual Meeting, Sept. 18-20, 2014! Please join us again this year in a community outreach program by bringing new gloves to donate to a local school system. Gloves willl be collected at the ASHT member booth.
Last year, more than four large boxes…
Posted by Marsha Lawrence, PT, CHT on August 21, 2014
Modifier Coding Change Medicare is changing the use of the 59 modifier (Distinct Procedural Service). This modifier is the most used modifier and so has been targeted by CMS for review as it is suspected to be associated with abuse. Modifier 59 is used on Medicare and some private payer claims to…
Posted by ASHT Annual Meeting Committee on August 12, 2014
Think your billing software will take care of all your compliance issues? They won't be around if you are audited! The best defense is great offense. The ACA includes new rules and preventative measures against fraud as well as new enforcement tools. Under the present administration, prosecutions…
Posted by Gene S. Terry, CAE on August 03, 2014
I am excited and honored to join your organization as the new executive director. I want to thank everyone for your warm welcome. Also, I want to thank Karen Peterson, Headquarters staff and the board for their support and assistance in helping me transition into this position. Following in Karen’s…
Posted by Marsha Lawrence, PT, CHT on July 17, 2014
The Congressional Recess begins August 4 and extends through September 5. During this time, members will be in their home districts, and this is a great opportunity for hand therapists to schedule a clinic visit or meeting with their legislators. In addition, this is a time many legislators hold…