This week's note discusses the order and certification requirement for critical access hospitals (CAH), including the proposal in the FY 2018 IPPS proposed rule to reprioritize the review of CAH inpatient admissions.
This week’s Medicare updates include a clarification of medical reviews of hospital claims for Part A payment, two new “K” codes for therapeutic continuous glucose monitors, The July 2017 quarterly HCPCS Drug/Biologicals code change update; and more!
There are many questions out there about what a managed service provider (MSP) should do for covered entities and business associates. There are different flavors of MSPs out there; therefore, it’s important to think about what your MSP will do for you and how to spot an MSP that may not be a good fit for your organization.
A ransomware attack launched May 12 crippled systems around the world and raised questions about the healthcare industry’s ability to withstand a massive cyberattack.
Working in case management for years has taught me to use the ABCs in at least two tasks I perform daily. Not only are the ABCs useful in developing patient discharge plans, but they also help in setting my daily caseload priorities. How do they work?
