AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We recommend reading Leadership in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment in addition to this article. In 1983 Medicare shifted to the inpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS) and DRGs (Diagnostic Related Groups) and only paying a limited number of days to the hospital regardless of the actual length of stay.

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Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2023

Following this reporting, impacted providers and teaching hospitals will have until May 15, 2023, to review reported payments and investments and to dispute any incorrect reports. During the Dispute Period, Covered Recipients may use CMS’ Open Payments system to formally dispute any information they believe is incorrect.

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Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

CMS expects all providers to be in compliance with the requirements for PASARR with all admissions taking place after May 11, 2023. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only. The F-Tag associated with this regulation is F-884. The CMS Memo confirmed that this waiver will end at the end of the PHE.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Compliance is mandatory. However, a low compliance level among hospitals would compromise the operational effectiveness of this regulation. Understanding hospitals’ compliance status to the regulation has important implications for its enforcement effort and effectiveness assessment. So, exactly what is this all about?

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AIHC

JANUARY 28, 2022

For more information on filing compliance cost reports, attend the Medicare Cost Report Camp in March 2022 presented by KraftCPAs and sponsored by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance. LTCHs are paid under the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS).

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) posted a pre-publication copy of the Calendar Year (“CY”) 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Final Rule (“2024 Final Rule”), which has since been filed in the Federal Register. Hospice 36-Month Rule.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The No Surprises Act, in addition to recent revisions to existing Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) price transparency regulations 1 and a policy push by President Biden 2 , aims to continue the trend toward more patient-centric healthcare that makes it easier for patients to navigate the inherent complexity. About Ogi C.

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