The 2018 OPPS proposed rule is one of the shortest, and latest, in recent memory being released July 13 at only 663 pages, but it contains major proposed policy changes for the 340B drug discount program, new modifiers, and expands packaging to drug administration for the first time.
The staff of Community Hospital Anderson in Anderson, Indiana, knows a thing or two about prioritization. Not having a separate department dedicated to revenue integrity, their staff balances their revenue cycle roles with their revenue integrity-specific projects.
This week's Medicare updates include a revision to State of Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP for phase 2; suppression of G9678 Oncology care model monthly enhanced Oncology services; an OIG report on Part D plans; and more!
When it comes to revenue integrity, new challenges arise daily, but SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis has a revenue integrity department that’s been meeting them head on.
