This week’s Medicare updates include the 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, an FAQ on COVID-19 price transparency regulations, a new toolkit for nursing homes managing COVID-19 cases, and more!
Recent court rulings have changed how fees are charged for third-party requests for medical records. Learn how these changes impact release of information and the HIM department.
Medicare now covers acupuncture for chronic lower back pain, effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 21, 2020, according to a recently published National Coverage Determination.
Q: At times, case managers with nursing backgrounds are being asked to fill in and assume patient care roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. What should case managers do if they do not feel comfortable they can succeed in the roles they've been assigned?
Society has become increasingly reliant on social media, utilizing various platforms to connect with friends and colleagues, share opinions, and access information.
