News & Analysis

August 15, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the introduction of step therapy for Medicare Advantage plans, a correction to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, a new 2019 benefit for the Next Generation ACO model, and more!

August 15, 2018
News & Insights

It’s been one year since the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity welcomed its first member and we are now more than 700 members strong. That’s more than 700 driven, dedicated individuals from across the country who have joined forces to ensure the revenue integrity profession is recognized for its unique contributions to the healthcare field.

August 14, 2018
News & Insights

Death and dying processes require sensitive discussion between patients, next-of-kin, and inpatient providers (i.e., attending/hospitalist physician) to facilitate decision-making and coordination of care. Social workers can facilitate such communication and may coordinate meetings between relevant persons.

August 13, 2018
Briefings on HIPAA

Workstation and physical security should be a collaborative effort between the privacy officer and security officer in your organization, but someone, regardless of who, should take the lead on physical security issues.

August 13, 2018
News & Insights

In the 2019 OPPS proposed rule, CMS does not introduce a new skin substitute payment policy but is seeking comment on potential changes for future rulemaking.

August 13, 2018
News & Insights

What does it mean for a payer to reimburse a facility through a percent-of-charges method?

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