This week’s updates include a technology assessment regarding treatment of degenerative joint disease with hyaluronic acid; a final notice of modification and termination of OIG Advisory Opinion 08-17; and more!
This week’s note is about the new rule establishing a prior authorization program for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
This week’s updates include the January 2016 update of the hospital OPPS; April 2016 quarterly update for the DME, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP); and more!
Small tweaks to the 2-midnight rule in the 2016 OPPS final rule should help providers, but a lengthy court battle related to the rule could end up making a bad situation worse.
