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 Participation: Know Your Options
Troubleshooting Medicare
PQRS
More online/print practice resources supported by OHSF:
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.