As the COVID-19 pandemic churns on, many hospitals have found themselves struggling with workforce issues from staff burnout to retention and training challenges.
The 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule includes significant policy updates affecting physician coding and billing. Review proposals to decrease to the Medicare conversion factor, revise guidelines for critical care services, and loosen telehealth coverage requirements.
This week's note from the instructor weighs the implications of the proposed price transparency penalties from the CY 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule.
This week’s Medicare updates include the renewal of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the publication of the CY 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule, an emergency use authorization for a new type of COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment, and more!
A strong outpatient CDI program brings tangible benefits, but knowing where and how to start can be daunting. Use these tips to grow and measure your outpatient CDI efforts.
