This week’s Medicare updates include resources and flexibilities available to those affected by the California wildfires, a telehealth waiver extension, and more!
CMS determined the improper payment rate for immunosuppressive drugs was 15.7% in 2023, with a projected improper payment amount of $43.2 million. Organizations should review CMS' guidance on proper billing codes, coverage criteria, common denial reasons, and documentation requirements.
This week’s Medicare updates include a favorable OIG Advisory Opinion, a new CMS framework for improving healthcare delivery and care experience, and more!
Ransomware threats in healthcare are growing. For instance, just look at three settlements from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) occurring this past October. These enforcements mark the OCR's fifth, sixth, and seventh actions related to ransomware, and underscore the vital importance of proper cybersecurity safeguards.
