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.
Hospital and health system revenue cycle vice presidents and directors will once again meet to —review these strategies and new ones at the 2018 HealthLeaders Media Revenue Cycle Exchange, March 21-23 at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. To learn if you qualify for the invitation-only event, please contact Exchange@healthleadersmedia.com.
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?
A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that almost 70% of Americans are considered overweight or obese. This epidemic costs American healthcare systems approximately $190 billion per year in treatment of weight-related conditions.
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.
