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Informed Care Decisions Using HIE & EMRs

Electronic Health Records (“EHR”) software and other Health Information Exchange (“HIE”) tools are playing an ever-expanding role in the lives of healthcare professionals.  EHRs are typically used within a clinic to collect ...
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NRAA Requests Cost Report Extension From CMS

Gaia Software is working closely with the NRAA on cost report issues.  The NRAA has petitioned CMS for a dialysis cost report extension.   The primary concern is  organizations with fiscal years ending in 2 ...
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Gaia Software Remains CROWNWeb FOCUSED

Gaia Software remains a CROWNWeb FOCUSed organization, committed to helping our clients and friends stay at the forefront of dialysis data capturing and reporting.

Our position as one of the first CROWNWeb FOCUSed organizations has allowed u ...
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CMS Offers Cost Report Extension Periods

Form 265-11 is effective for cost reporting periods that overlap 01/01/2011.

Third Party Billing Services Can Help Improve Reimbursement

The use of a third party billing service is becoming common practice throughout the medical field and is rapidly increasing within the dialysis industry due to the increased resources necessary to bill under bundled reimbursement.  By using a thir ...
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Gaia Software Has Moved Offices!

Gaia Software is proud to announce we are 'Movin on up, tooooooo the Eastside!'  

As of July 18th, 2011 Gaia Software's offices will have moved a few miles east to a more spacious location.  

Our new address is: ...
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2011 Cost Report Forms Published for Comment

As an approved Medicare Cost Report Software Vendor, CMS has forwarded us their draft Form 265 Cost Report forms for the year 2011 for industry comments.  To get a copy of the draft 265 forms and instructions please use the links provided below. Read this article »

CMS Eliminates Transition Adjuster

   Beginning April 1st the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have eliminated the transition adjuster through the end of the year 2011.  CMS has effectively zeroed out the 3.1 percent negative adjustment to the bundled reim ...
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ESRD Conditions of Coverage FAQs

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on March 18th, 2011 released an updated version of their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Conditions of Coverage.  Please use the link provided below to ...
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EHRs and Bundle Documentation

  As the first full billing cycle under the new bundling regulations ends, the dialysis industry is discovering the impact the changes have on the reimbursement process.  Through feedback from multiple facilities and end users it has become f ...
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Frequently Asked Bundling and Billing Questions

1.    Does the CWF (Common Working File) obtain and keep the comorbid diagnosis coding information that is recorded on form 2728?                        ...
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Fluid Overload Diagnosis Code Has Changed

Beginning October 1, 2010 the diagnosis code 276.6 for fluid overload has been changed.  Caregivers should report 276.69 in its place for all claims from this date of service moving forward.  All customers will need to inactivate the old code ...
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Tracking Patient Quality of Life with the KDQOL -36 Survey

  Many factors contribute to the success of dialysis treatments.  While clinical data such as lab results and adequacy trends are important indicators of outcomes, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures can be just as valuable.  ...
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Gaia Software Announces New Bundling Hotline

Gaia Software is proud to announce their new Bundling Hotline.  Gaia Software invites you to contact one of their specialists at their toll free number.  

1.800.972.9077 ext.

Analyzing Chairside Treatment Data Using EHR Software

Today’s shift towards Electronic Health Record systems, or EHRs, is altering the way dialysis facilities conduct business.  Through the use of an EHR, facilities improve efficiency in patient and staff scheduling while eliminating many cost& ...
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