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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Missouri

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance in Missouri is uniquely challenging due to state-specific regulations, such as the surgical smoke plume evacuation system requirement. This article provides a concise overview of Missouri’s healthcare compliance, highlighting the state-specific requirements to be aware of.

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ACA Health Plans — Key considerations for staying relevant

Innovaare Compliance

Regulatory changes and allied economics have always influenced ACA flux since its inception The Inflation Reduction Act enabled a continued extension of tax credits for ACA plan purchases till 2026, and includes provisions to offset the enhanced premium rise.

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CMS Includes MAOs in Data Exchange and Prior Authorization Requirements

Healthcare Law Blog

Citing the ongoing impact that prior authorization has on patient care, health system costs, and administrative burdens for providers, CMS seeks to streamline the prior authorization process in the Proposed Rule by requiring the following changes. The CMS Fact Sheet and FAQs provide further insight on the proposed changes.

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Understanding Basics of Alternative Payment Models (APMs)

Medisys Compliance

Although many state initiatives are underway, relatively few have been evaluated for their impact on total cost of care of health outcomes. Beginning in 2026, QPs will receive a higher annual Medicare fee schedule adjustment than non-QPs. Types of Alternative Payment Models.

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Healthcare Analytics and Interoperability – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Providing intelligence at the point of care holds the promise of not only supporting clinical decision making, but of lessening administrative burden and improving health outcomes across care settings. Elizabeth A. Delahoussaye, Chief Privacy Officer at Ciox. The updated proposal was finally released on December 6, 2022.

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CMS Promotes Competition, Transparency, Health Equity and More in the CY2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule

Healthcare Law Blog

A chronically ill enrollee is defined as an MA member with one or more complex chronic conditions, who is at risk for hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and who requires intensive care coordination. This proposal would shift the burden from CMS to the MA organization to demonstrate compliance with this standard.