News & Analysis

September 10, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor addresses policies in the IPPS final rule which take steps toward a more market-based reimbursement methodology.

September 9, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: While telemedicine is becoming ubiquitous, we must face the reality that not every patient is capable of effectively accessing or utilizing these tools. What are your suggestions for helping these patients?

September 9, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2021 IPPS final rule, two new FAQs regarding OIG administrative enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic, an update to model admission questions for Medicare as a secondary payer, and more!

September 9, 2020
HIM Briefings

Strong documentation and coding support accurate data and help organizations defend against payer audits. Learn how to manage the return of CMS audits and keep documentation and coding in top shape.

September 9, 2020
Medicare Web

The American Hospital Association (AHA) asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to rehear a July 17 decision in favor of CMS’ site-neutral payment policy, the AHA announced September 1.

September 7, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

HHS and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) finalized the 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule in July, implementing updated regulations governing the confidentiality of patient records for the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD).

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