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.
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!
Read this Q&A to better understand which telehealth programs were made permanent or temporarily extended for Medicare Part B patients until 2024 under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
Every click, swipe, and keystroke can lead to a breach in today’s digital healthcare landscape. Robust data protection procedures have never been more critical.
