Fresenius Medical Care North American (FMCNA), a multistate clinic and provider network specializing in chronic kidney failure treatment, agreed to a $3.5 million HIPAA violation settlement.
At the start of 2018, it’s time to take stock of billing compliance risks that may affect your organization in the new year and patch potential holes before they become a problem.
This week's note clarifies the rules, regulations, and provider considerations to take into accounting following CMS' decision to remove total knee arthroplasty from the inpatient-only list.
Q: If a patient accidentally puts the paperwork in the trash or on the table, and the information on the paperwork is visible to other patients or family members, is it a HIPAA violation?
CMS' Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model will qualify as an Advanced Alternative Payment Model under the Quality Payment Program and include outpatient episodes.
