Sarah Tolson
Sarah Tolson is the director of operations for Sceptre Management Solutions, Inc., a company specializing in billing for outpatient ESRD dialysis programs, nephrology practices, interventional nephrology, and dialysis program Medicare cost reports.
Articles by Sarah Tolson
Sarah Tolson highlights the concerns and challenges dialysis programs face under the 2025 ESRD PPS requirements.
Sarah Tolson shares what billing departments of dialysis programs need to know about the CMS final rule for the ESRD PPS.
It is important to understand the challenges Medicare Advantage plans present for ESRD care.
Critical Financial Shifts Ahead: How CY 2025 ESRD PPS Changes Could Impact Small Dialysis Facilities
Sarah Tolson reviews the key financial implications of the CMS proposed rule for the ESRD Prospective Payment System.
Including oral-only medications in a prospective payment model could pose challenges for dialysis providers and patients.
It is essential for nephrology practices and dialysis centers to have backup methods for processing claims.
Medicare Advantage plans are posing significant operational and financial hurdles for dialysis programs.
The choice of a billing solution, often made under the guise of cost savings, requires a thoughtful approach.
The new base rate for CY 2024 is set at $271.02, which is a 2% increase from CY 2023.
When collections waver, a facility’s financial health teeters.
Advocacy for improved reimbursement is crucial to ensuring continued access to care.
Telemedicine has emerged as a game-changer in nephrology.
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