A Burien, Washington, hospital is notifying more than 18,000 patients of a data breach after a vendor accidentally left files accessible on the internet.
The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model may unfairly punish hospitals that treat more complex patients, according a study published in
Condition codes 44 and W2 both allow hospitals to recover some reimbursement for incorrect inpatient orders; however, they require different processes and, depending on the situation, may generate a slightly different payment.
With the first data reporting period beginning January 1, 2017, for CMS’ revamped Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, the agency has released a user guide and template to aid providers who are required to submit the data.
This week’s Medicare updates include 2017 Medicare EHR Incentive Program payment adjustment for hospitals; a fact sheet on Accountable Health Communities Model Track 1–Awareness; and more!
Q: One of our physicians is talking about a new biological called Inflectra that he is interested in using. Do you have any information on how this is handled under the OPPS?
The Independence at Home Demonstration, which is affiliated with the Affordable Care Act, is making strides toward providing chronically ill Medicare beneficiaries with primary care services at home and has also lowered Medicare costs, according to CMS.
