News & Analysis

August 2, 2023
Briefings on APCs

CMS’ 2024 OPPS proposed rule, released in July, details major changes to price transparency requirements and proposes numerous changes to behavioral health reimbursement, coverage of dental services, and more.

July 26, 2023
Case Management Monthly

Amanda, a surgical case manager, learns that her patient, Evan, lives in a region so remote that there are no home care services available.

July 26, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include additions to the OIG’s Work Plan, a request for information on an episode-based payment model, guidance on pre-entitlement billing, and more!

July 26, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions on social determinants of health coding in ICD-10-CM and applications for computer-assisted coding.

July 26, 2023
HIM Briefings

Contract negotiations can make or break a hospital, because in addition to setting the price list for services provided to the insurer’s members, the negotiations also affect the resources that the provider expends to comply with the contract terms. Use this sample language as a template for your organization.

July 19, 2023
HIM Briefings

Several proposals in the fiscal year 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule signal that CMS is serious about a major overhaul of MS-DRG severity levels. Review these and other major proposals to help your organization prepare for the release of the final rule.

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