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OIG Greenlights Specific Arrangement Involving Gift Cards Offered by Consulting Firm to Physician Practices in New Advisory Opinion

Hall Render

The Requestor’s services further include offering physician practices training related to the Medicare Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (“MIPS”), which could result in higher Medicare reimbursement to the Requestor’s clients. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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Why Data Analytics are Critical in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment

AIHC

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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Why Data Analytics are Critical in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment

AIHC

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

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Isaac Smith, Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement Specialist at Medcare MSO ASCs are types of medical facilities that are subject to stringent regulations. Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008.

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CMS Announces Proposed Rule: Transforming Episode Accountability Model “TEAM”

Hall Render

On April 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced its plan to implement the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (“TEAM”), a new mandatory alternative payment model unveiled as part of the 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule.

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7 Benefits of Patient Scheduling Software

HIPAA Journal

This article discusses the seven most common benefits. Patient scheduling software most often consists of a cloud-based appointment booking platform which integrates with a healthcare organization’s practice management system and EHR system. How Does Patient Scheduling Software Work?

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Home Health PPS Final Rule for CY 2024: CMS Steps Back from the Brink

Hall Render

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.