Medisys Compliance

APRIL 18, 2022

An Alternative Payment Model (APM) is a payment approach that gives added incentive payments to provide high-quality and cost-efficient care. Many states are taking advantage of Medicaid program flexibility and federal financing to implement APMs in a variety of ways. Types of Alternative Payment Models.

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Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (“IPPS”) Proposed Rule (“Proposed Rule”). Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This is why, as the new year approaches, Healthcare IT News has sat down with an expert in value-based care to get his views on what 2022 will hold for the payment system. Caravan Health is a privately held company formed to create sustainable methodologies for health systems to excel in value-based care.

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Hall Render

JULY 7, 2022

On June 30, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released proposed regulations (“Proposed Rule”) addressing the Conditions of Participation (“CoPs”) that a provider will need to meet to qualify as an REH. This facility payment will be adjusted each year by the annual hospital market basket update factor.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 1, 2022

REHs may not operate swing beds but may maintain a distinct part skilled nursing facility, which will be paid under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system. Proposed REH Payments. CMS ultimately proposed a monthly facility payment of $268,294 (just over $3.2 5 Percent OPPS Increase.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (“Final Rule”) for calendar year (“CY”) 2024. These changes become effective on January 1, 2024. CMS anticipates the changes will increase MSSP participation by 10% to 20%.

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