The federal government has prioritized giving more patients the ability to get healthcare in their homes. In pursuit of this goal, it recently granted an extension that will allow states more time to use American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds to provide additional long-term services and support to beneficiaries.
Every organization’s priorities will differ, but any outpatient CDI program must determine how to measure the improvement associated with its efforts. Outpatient CDI will directly contribute to the facility’s overall quality performance and risk adjustment models.
This week’s Medicare updates include the CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, a proposed decision memo for changes to cochlear implant coverage, updates to interpretive guidelines for infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs, and more!
This week’s Medicare updates include the CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, a proposed decision memo for changes to cochlear implant coverage, updates to interpretive guidelines for infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs, and more!
The growing number of cybersecurity threats is a significant concern, driving the need for enhanced safeguards of electronic protected health information, according to the Office for Civil Rights.
Coding a chart with a sepsis diagnosis requires careful attention to detail. Use this tips to review sepsis documentation, ICD-10-CM coding requirements, and quality measures for public reporting.
