Although CMS is projecting higher overall inpatient hospital payments in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule, some facilities could be facing tighter margins and lower payments for certain services. Learn what you need to do to ensure your organization is in compliance with new requirements.
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, healthcare finds itself at the crossroads of innovation and privacy. Telehealth, a symbol of this transformation, promises unparalleled convenience and accessibility. Yet it also brings forth a myriad of challenges, especially concerning the protection of patient data.
Accurate revenue code selection affects concerns central to the operations of healthcare provider organizations such as compliance and reimbursement. Apply this expert advice to ensure revenue codes are correctly assigned.
Medical necessity is a term used to describe the need and justification for services a patient will receive, including diagnostic studies or therapeutic treatment. Understand how Medicare defines the term and what requirements must be met.
This week’s Medicare updates include information about a new place of service code, details about a claims processing error for outpatient rehab claims, an OIG review about organ procurement organizations’ overhead costs, and more!
