Q: CMS created a new MS-DRG for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies in the fiscal year (FY) 2021 IPPS final rule. Which ICD-10-PCS codes group to this new MS-DRG and does it qualify for an additional new technology add-on payment?
CMS’ Fourth COVID-19 Interim Final Rule with Comment Period includes additional payment for new COVID-19 treatments, price transparency requirements for COVID-19 diagnostic tests, and coverage for potential vaccines among other provisions.
Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliated covered entity agreed to pay $1 million to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and to adopt a corrective action plan to settle three potential HIPAA violations that occurred in 2017.
Q: Workers will likely remain remote for the foreseeable future, but as coffee shops and restaurants begin to reopen, it’s possible that employees may be accessing protected health information (PH) in these locations. While it is best practice to avoid doing this altogether, what should employees do to avoid exposing PHI in this scenario?
Q: CMS recently updated its Care Compare tool, a resource that can provide valuable insight for any patient. How can case managers ensure that their patents can access and best utilize this tool?
CMS recently announced that it intends to delay the launch of the new Radiation Oncology Model to July 1, 2021 instead of January 1, 2021. The decision comes after stakeholders commented that a January start date would place an unfair burden on providers already challenged by staff shortages.
Q: If employees are working remotely and accessing protected health information (PHI) not only on their computers and mobile devices, but printing it as well, how should they safely dispose of the printed PHI?
