by Stephanie Davidson | Jul 17, 2025 | MAC News
The MAC has continued to hear from members that the BCBSM Multiple Therapy Payment Reduction (MTPR) policy is still being applied to code 97124 for MESSA patients, despite prior communication from BCBSM indicating that the reduction policy would be removed. BCBSM...
by Tim Gaughan | Jun 30, 2025 | Action Reports, MAC News
Last year, we informed you about new Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Rules regarding staff members taking x-rays in your practice. If you use CAs, licensed/registered health providers whose scope of practice does not include the...
by Stephanie Davidson | Jun 12, 2025 | MAC News
Below are a few recent clarifications from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) regarding the Multiple Therapy Payment Reduction (MTPR) policy. We are especially pleased to share that MESSA beneficiaries will not have the MTPR applied to massage therapy services...
by Tim Gaughan | Jun 2, 2025 | Action Reports, MAC News
MAC Members Can Access a List of Frequently Used Codes and Their Updated Fees on the MAC Website The new Blue Cross Blue Shield fee schedule, effective Monday, July 1, 2025, is now available. This new fee schedule applies to services provided to Traditional/TRUST and...
by Stephanie Davidson | May 20, 2025 | MAC News
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) announced a new Multiple Therapy Procedure Reduction (MTPR) policy in the April 2025 edition of The Record. Effective April 1, 2025, BCBSM is reducing reimbursement for second and subsequent therapy services (or units)...
by Tim Gaughan | May 19, 2025 | Action Reports, MAC News
Be Aware of the New Rules Governing Continuing Education, Licensure Renewal and Re-Licensure What You Need to Know Up to 20 hours of continuing education may now be obtained online for license renewal and relicensure. The State of Michigan requirement to obtain two...
