This week’s Medicare updates an OIG review of facility initiated discharges in nursing homes, an MLN fact sheet on Medicare coverage and documentation requirements for breast prostheses and supplies, a transmittal regarding implementation of the payment reduction for physical therapist assistant/occupational therapist assistant services, and more!
As HIPAA privacy and security officers gear up for another year of compliance, it’s always a good time to rethink training. How often should you train? How should you tailor content? How should you assess learning competency?
Joe Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CCEP, CHRC, CHPC, CICA, CPMA, CAC, CACO, writes about key regulatory updates in the 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule, including increased price transparency penalties, changes to the inpatient-only list, and payment changes.
COVID-19 has played havoc with CDI metrics at many organizations. Use these expert tips to conduct research on the impact of COVID-19 on case-mix index at your facility.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2022 Medicare Parts A&B premiums and deductibles, two advisory opinions, a proposed decision memo on an NCD for low dose CT screening, and more!
