News & Analysis

April 1, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor explores ways the post-acute care transfer rule can lead either to overpayments or underpayments and discusses some actions hospitals can take to ensure accurate payment. 

March 25, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor reviews the latest guidance on how to bill and code for COVID-19 vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. 

March 18, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor reviews the Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) demonstration, which has been extended for an additional three years. 

March 11, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor looks at the implications for hospitals stemming from a recent OIG data brief on high severity inpatient stays. 

March 4, 2021
Medicare Insider

This note from the instructor explores the intricacies of the acute and post-acute transfer policy in light of recent OIG audits on hospital compliance with these policies.

February 25, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor looks as how to use E/M risk assessments as part of a strategy to measure the level of compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.

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