Peter Cass, Author at Practice Performance Partners

FTC Eyeglass Rule and Contact Lens Rule

by Peter Cass | Feb 27, 2024 | Fraud & Abuse, Legislation

Recently, PCS has become aware of an apparent increase in violations of the prescription release requirements under Federal law. An update on the requirements of these laws appears in order. Eyeglasses The FTC’s Ophthalmic Practice Rule related to eyeglass...

The Corporate Transparency Act

by Peter Cass | Feb 5, 2024 | Practice Management

The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect in January of 2024, and may require your practice to report information about ownership to the government. *** Update March 22, 2024 *** On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court, N.D. of Alabama declared the act...

How Medical Record Audits Protect Compliance and Grow Revenue

by Peter Cass | Jan 19, 2024 | Billing, Insurance

Regular medical record audits are essential for practices aiming to maintain compliance and maximize revenue. At Practice Compliance Solutions, we offer these audits to identify documentation discrepancies, ensure adherence to payer requirements, and uncover potential...

Business Associate Agreements

by Peter Cass | Jan 19, 2024 | HIPAA, Legislation, Security

Who Is a Business Associate? The concept of who is a business associate is a common area of confusion but doesn’t have to be. To define who is a business associate, simply ask three questions. Does the individual or group have access to patient information? Do they...

MIPS 2024 Update

by Peter Cass | Jan 5, 2024 | Billing, Insurance, Legislation

Not many providers understand MIPS and few ODs chose to participate in MIPS, but we do get questions about it frequently. If you are wondering how it applies to you, this article should help. Does MIPS apply to you? MIPS does apply to optometrist who bill Medicare and...