Medicare

Medicare was created in 1965 as part of the Social Security Act.  The program was divided into two parts.  Part A is hospital insurance and helps to pay for care provided in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or hospice.  It covers the room, board, and ancillary charges billed directly by the facility.  Part B covers the professional services of physicians and nonphysician healthcare providers and a variety of outpatient services including x-rays, laboratory work, and durable medical equipment. Since 2006 there has also been a prescription drug benefit that Medicare beneficiaries can buy into known as Medicare Part D.

Practice help is available to Members through the Practice Management HelpLine by phone [800.343.4671] or email us at hsf@psych.org.

Enrollment
     
Medicare Carriers/Contractors Directory
     
Opting Out

Medicare e-Prescribing Program 

Medicare Fee Schedule 

Medicare Part D

Medicare Participation: Know Your Options 

Troubleshooting Medicare 


PQRS


Information on Medicaid

 


More online/print practice resources supported by OHSF:

Quick Practice Info Guides – Documents exploring common practice management issues encountered by psychiatrists.

 

 

Practice Management for Psychiatrists: The Basics  [free online to Members. The  e-book is posted both as a single document download and as a chapter-by-chapter download for ease of printing.

 [free online to Members. The  e-book is posted both as a single document download and as a chapter-by-chapter download for ease of printing.

 

Information on Mental Health Parity can be found on the APA website www.psych.org under Managing A Practice or on the APA co-sponsored site www.parityispersonal.org.