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CMS Releases New Guidance Regarding Informed Consent for Sensitive Exams

Hall Render

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a memorandum to state survey agency directors highlighting revisions and clarification to the Hospital Interpretive Guidelines for Informed Consent (the “Guidance”).

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Harms and Biases Associated with the Social Determinants of Health Technology Movement

Bill of Health

This article addresses key harms and biases associated with the SDOH technology movement, and provides suggestions to address these issues going forward. Per the study, SDOH represent nearly half of the cost structure of Medicare and Medicaid. Informed Consent and Refusal. The Age of SDOH Technology. million in 2021.

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Telehealth Anesthesia Billing: A Comprehensive Guide

Medisys Compliance

This article provides a comprehensive guide for anesthesiologists and providers on telehealth anesthesia billing, covering key aspects of telehealth billing. Eligible Services for Telehealth Billing The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains a list of services eligible for telehealth billing.

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Health Care Is Front and Center as DeSantis and Newsom Go Mano a Mano

Kaiser Health News

Earlier this year, DeSantis blasted California for being too generous with public benefit programs, such as Medicaid, which the Golden State has expanded to all eligible residents regardless of immigration status. Obamacare Florida DeSantis has refused to expand Medicaid eligibility to more people under the Affordable Care Act.

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

This article is not intended as legal or consulting advice. If your practice is currently using a telebehavioral health approach for patient treatment, or if you organization is considering implementing this approach, we hope this article will give some food-for-thought on the topic. This is also called “store-and-forward telemedicine.”

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Optimizing Billing for Virtual Care in Primary Care

Medisys Compliance

This article explores into the key considerations for optimizing billing for virtual care in primary care, ensuring you receive proper reimbursement for your services. Capture Patient Consent: Document the patient’s informed consent for receiving care via telehealth services.

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Top 5 CPT Codes in Mental Health Billing

Medisys Compliance

Ensure informed consent is obtained for treatment and billing practices. References: Psychotherapy codes for psychologists – APA Services CPT® 90837, Under Psychotherapy Services and Procedures *This article uses Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, copyright 2024 by the American Medical Association.