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The FTC proposes to ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts. Many companies require employees to sign noncompete clauses before they will hire you. If you’ve never had to sign one of these contracts, consider yourself lucky. They are prevalent in the healthcare arena and prevent employees from working for a competing employer or starting a […]
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Employers and job seekers will get a chance to make meaningful connections at this virtual event. AAPC will hold its first virtual career fair on Oct. 27, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. The training and credentialing organization says its goal is to connect its members to employers who are in need of […]
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Medicare beneficiaries will be able to get over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost starting in early spring. A new Medicare initiative will soon allow Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to receive up to eight over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests per month for free. This initiative, announced last month by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]
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Maintain your certifications without spending a dime. You passed your credential exam and now you have the responsibility of maintaining a level of professionalism through continued learning. Continuing education units (CEUs) measure how well you are fulfilling your commitment. An AAPC core credential, such as the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®), for example, requires 36 CEUs […]
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Social determinants of health (SDOH) will play a key role in quality reporting in the coming years. But until just recently physicians did not know the importance of capturing this data in their documentation, and vital diagnosis codes were not being reported. The American Medical Association (AMA) has created a free online education module to […]
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Everyone is always asking where to find free or low cost CEUs, especially when they are close to their renewal time. There are two places that you can find sources for free and low cost CEUs. The first is your account on the AAPC website. And, Jobs for American Medical Coders has collected an excellent […]
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AAPC credentialed members are obligated to stay current in their profession. To ensure our members keep up with the latest medical coding updates, compliance rules, and government regulations, we require them to earn continuing education units (CEUs). For example, one certification, such as our Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) credential, requires the holder to earn 36 CEUs […]
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AAPC quarterly webinars are a free benefit for AAPC members looking for convenient educational opportunities and no-cost continuing education units (CEUs). Past topics have included an overview of MACRA, a panel discussion of medical industry trends, and (most recently) “Commonly Used Modifiers in the Physician’s Office.” To access the webinars, go here. Or, from the […]
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