1st Talk Compliance: From MGMA19 in New Orleans – Guests Melody Mulaik and Rene’ Comire

Host Catherine Short live from the MGMA Annual Conference 2019 in New Orleans with guests Melody Mulaik and Rene’ Comire.

Catherine speaks with Melody Mulaik, MSHS, President of Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies, a First Healthcare Compliance partner, about “Appropriate Use Criteria Consultations Requirements – 2021 and Beyond.” Melody discusses the Appropriate Use Criteria and its regulatory requirements, reviews expectations for ordering providers, and evaluates what is necessary for performing providers.

Next, Catherine interviews a long time First Healthcare Compliance client, Rene’ Comire, CMPE, Practice Manager at Manchester Ob/Gyn Associates in New Hampshire. Rene’ discusses the challenges and opportunities at Manchester Ob/Gyn Associates, a typical day in the life of a Practice Manager, and how she manages to keep it all organized while ensuring compliance!