News & Analysis

December 2, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor looks at the payment implications and disproportionate share hospital calculations affected by the Becerra vs. Empire Health Foundation lawsuit currently being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

December 1, 2021
Briefings on HIPAA

In its fall 2021 cybersecurity newsletter, OCR said it’s a great time for organizations to revisit the protections they have in place for their legacy systems.

December 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about 2022 CPT coding for pulmonary rehabilitation, noncompliant queries, and more.

December 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

The social worker's role as an expert discharge planner was propelled forward when many hospitals implemented the Case Management Triad Model.

December 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

The 2022 OPPS final rule is out, and as predicted, CMS reversed its plan to eliminate the inpatient-only list over the next three years.

December 1, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates an OIG review of facility initiated discharges in nursing homes, an MLN fact sheet on Medicare coverage and documentation requirements for breast prostheses and supplies, a transmittal regarding implementation of the payment reduction for physical therapist assistant/occupational therapist assistant services, and more! 

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