News & Analysis

Note from the instructor: Review of certification and recertification requirements for critical access hospital “swing” bed patients

March 16, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about certification requirements for swing beds in critical access hospitals.

This week in Medicare updates–02/24/2016

February 23, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Recertification Checklist for evaluation of compliance with the location and distance requirements; core quality measures collaborative release; and more!

Note from the instructor: CMS releases CY 2016 coverage information for telehealth services

February 16, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about coverage information for telehealth services. 

This week in Medicare updates–11/11/2015

November 11, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include updates to clarify inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) claims processing; a revised hospital guidance for pharmaceutical services and expanded guidance related to compounding of medications; and more!

Note from the instructor: Guidance on cataract injections creates compliance issue and confusion for compounded drugs

October 22, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is on critical access hospitals (CAH) and the 96-hour rule.

This week’s note from the instructor is written by Kimberly Anderwood Hoy Baker, JD, regulatory specialist for HCPro.  

Note from the instructor: Critical access hospitals (CAH) and the 96-hour rule

October 15, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is on critical access hospitals (CAH) and the 96-hour rule.

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