Q: When dealing with a natural disaster such as the California wildfires, does the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow information to be shared more easily? What are some examples of changes to the Privacy Rule during these circumstances?
This week's note from the instructor looks at how the 2021 OPPS and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rules will impact providers next year--and beyond.
This week’s Medicare updates include the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, the Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, additional guidance on coding and billing for monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19, and more!
CMS recently published FAQs and other resources to help organizations correctly bill for services that are subject to the three-day payment window policy.
Q: Many people are experiencing prolonged isolation during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. How is this affecting their health outcomes, and how can case managers help?