This week’s Medicare updates include the implementation of enrollment and eligibility changes for Medicare as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, revised guidance on staff vaccination requirements, a change to the October 2022 update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System, and more!
The 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule includes a welcome payment rate increase, coding updates, and adjustments to quality and reporting programs. Review the major provisions of the rule to ensure your organization is in compliance.
In early June, Congress released a bipartisan draft bill called the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. The goal of this bill is to create a regulation that organizations in any industry would need to accord with compliance. On the surface, this sounds great, but in reality, it is unrealistic.
This week’s Medicare updates include new items added to the OIG Work Plan, an extension for certain payment rate adjustments for low volume and Medicare dependent hospitals, and more!
Critical access hospitals (CAH) and rural health clinics (RHC) provide vital services to their communities, but even in the best of times they can face serious revenue challenges. Ensure these vital facilities are supported by correct, complete billing practices.
In August, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with New England Dermatology P.C., known as New England Dermatology and Laser Center, over the improper disposal of PHI, which is a potential HIPAA Privacy Rule violation.
