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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

However, ASC billing practices must be followed to ensure proper reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008. Outpatient surgeries at these facilities are convenient, affordable, and specialized.

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OIG Issues Final Information Blocking Enforcement Rule and Highlights the Potential for Referrals to the FTC and FCA Liability

Health Care Law Brief

The Final Rule codifies the prohibition on “information blocking” introduced by the 21st Century Cures Act (“ Act ”), which was enacted on December 13, 2016. 1033, (2016); 42 U.S.C. Department of Health and Human Services (“ HHS ”) released its final rule (“ Final Rule ”) implementing penalties for information blocking. See also U.S.

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