News & Analysis

This week in Medicare—10/2/2024

October 2, 2024
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include additional resources and flexibilities following Hurricane Helene, a revised MLN booklet on evaluation and management services, and more!

MA plans continue to cause case management headaches

October 2, 2024
Case Management Monthly

While Medicare Advantage (MA) plans may be an appealing, potentially lower-cost option for patients, they’ve created big hassles for case managers.

Brushing up on CAH reimbursement, billing, and coding

October 2, 2024
Briefings on APCs

Review critical access hospital (CAH) reimbursement models, billing and coding considerations, and more.

Complex case: A healthcare proxy appeals a discharge

September 30, 2024
Case Management Monthly

Follow the case of a healthcare proxy who does not follow the advice of a case manager.

This month’s coding Q&A

September 25, 2024
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about time-based coding, coding orthopedic surgeon evaluations, and medical necessity.

Director’s desk: Preventing workplace violence

September 25, 2024
Case Management Monthly

Peggy Rossi, BSN, MPA, CCM, CM/RN, CMAC, discusses workplace violence prevention in the healthcare industry and provides tips for training and education. 

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