News & Analysis

September 1, 2015
Medicare Insider

Performant posts two new issue in one category.

January 6, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about changes in the RAC program. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

October 28, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about new timeframes for complex reviews by contractors. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

February 4, 2014
Medicare Insider

On January 31, CMS announced on its Inpatient Hospital Reviews website that it extended the probe and educate period for implementation of the 2-midnight benchmark through September 30, 2014. Along with the announcement of the extension, it also released an updated version of the guidance documents on inpatient hospital reviews and on the new order and certification requirements. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

August 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

We've been on quite a ride since the start of the ­Recovery Auditor (RA) demonstration project.

June 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

Managing Recovery Auditor preparation, requests, ­denials, and appeals entails the work of many staff members across many departments.

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