Facing the unprecedented COVID-19 public health emergency, CMS released the 2021 OPPS proposed rule later than ever before, with the agency generally reinforcing its recent focus on site-neutral payment policies, lowering reimbursement for drugs purchased under the 340B program, and adding more services to the list of prior authorization.
An organization’s privacy and security policies are only as effective as its training. All the right work can be done at the top level, but if the messages are not clearly disseminated to staff, an organization can find itself in a difficult position.
HIM directors’ and managers’ salaries have largely held steady, but the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is making itself felt. Learn how your salary compares to your peers’ and what you can do to improve your earning power in the future.
With no uniformly recognized standard or body of law on how to document the fair market value of compensation arrangements, it’s up to organizations to develop defensible internal methodologies. Use these expert tips and checklist as a template for your organization.
The Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) is a rich source of data. Consider how to use the PEPPER to guide coding and CDI process improvements.
As the healthcare industry continues to transition from face-to-face appointments to telehealth during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, reports of video conference hijacking are emerging nationwide.
