Q: HHS recently issued a notice that fee limitations will apply only to an individual’s request for access to their own records and not to an individual’s request to transmit records to a third party. Will limitations imposed by state law now apply?
Q: Our facility sees a lot of patients dealing with diabetes and diabetic complications. Do you have any advice for helping these patients during their stay or after discharge?
CMS updated its novel coronavirus (COVID-19) billing and coding FAQs on April 9 to address new information on payment for specimen collection, diagnostic laboratory services, and hospital services including temporary expansion sites.
In a 26-page document published on April 9, CMS outlined dozens of blanket waivers that are retroactively effective March 1. The entire utilization review (UR) condition of participation will be waived, according to CMS.
CMS released updated infection control guidance on April 8 for healthcare facilities aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including new instructions for dialysis facilities on isolating and protecting patients with end-stage renal disease.
Q: The deadline for implementing the updated Detailed Notice of Discharge (DND) form was April 1. What are the most important changes that our staff should be aware of as we move to the updated form?
