Overcoming barriers to care for LGBT individuals can require a culture shift at an organization, but it can be as simple as adding additional options to forms. It’s up to organizations to close the gap, and HIM plays a central role in identifying barriers, implementing change, and fostering a culturally competent environment.
CMS penalized more than half of hospitals participating in its Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) from fiscal year 2013 to 2017, according to a recent Health Affairs study. The average penalty increased from 0.29% in 2013 to 0.6% in 2017. Health Affairs referred to this as a modest penalty, bearing in mind that opportunities for penalization have increased since 2013.
This week’s Medicare updates include a MIPS Participation Status Letter, FY 2018 proposed rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and more!