The revenue cycle produces a wealth of data but connecting the dots between disparate datasets is a challenge. Consider these methods to evaluate tools to manage revenue cycle data.
CMS issued the final rules for the 2023 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) on August 1 and, like the proposed 2023 OPPS proposed rule, there aren’t any big surprises this year.
Sepsis is tricky to define, but permitting multiple definitions to be applied at a single facility creates confusion and inconsistency. Apply these tips to guide the process of creating a sepsis definition for your organization.
This week’s Medicare updates include new information on billing for the Novavax vaccine, updates to COVID-19 emergency declaration blanket waiver details, an analysis of telehealth use for opioid use disorder during the pandemic, and more!
The 2023 OPPS proposed rule is out, and it includes some minor changes to the inpatient-only list and a proposal for a new type of hospital. CMS will now host a public comment period through September 13 before finalizing the rule in early November.
