Medicare beneficiaries who took part in telemedicine visits during the pandemic were more likely to stick with medication therapies to treat their opioid use disorder (OUD) and less likely to experience a drug overdose, according to a JAMA Psychiatry study.
A physician advisor (PA) can be a powerful ally for case managers. Organizations should be certain to take full advantage of what this role can offer by structuring the position properly.
This week’s Medicare updates include a revised MLN booklet on chronic care management services, the October 2022 update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Prospective Payment System, an OIG review of Part B overpayments, and more!
Although the inpatient-only list has evolved over the years it's remained a common source of easily avoidable denials. Brush up on the details of the requirement to improve compliance at your organization.
