News & Analysis

October 18, 2016
Medicare Web

When looking at the link between readmissions and hospital quality of care, it may be best to focus on patients who return to the hospital seven or fewer days after discharge, according to a recent Health Affairs study.

October 18, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include CMS’ Quality Payment Program; updates to the interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments; a new initiative to increase clinician engagement; and more!

October 18, 2016
Medicare Web

Is it appropriate for a critical access hospital hospital to bill with Type of Bill (TOB) 013X versus TOB 085X, or are they only to bill with 085X?

October 12, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note from the instructor discusses commonly asked questions about patient status.

October 11, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the October 2016 Medicare Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter; OIG reports on Medicare payments for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities; and more!

October 11, 2016
Medicare Web

Case managers around the country are celebrating National Case Management Week, October 9–15, which recognizes the caregiving efforts of case managers throughout the year.

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