Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 26, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ashley Perry, MPH, Chief Strategy and Solutions Officer at Socially Determined When Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 , it decoupled the Public Health Emergency (PHE) from the Medicaid program’s continuous enrollment provision, which was implemented as part of the PHE in March 2020.

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MRO Compliance

JULY 12, 2023

Accurate, properly documented, interoperable patient data is required to achieve CMS’s goal for 100 percent of Medicare (and the majority of Medicaid) beneficiaries to be enrolled in some type of accountable, or value-based, care arrangement by 2030. View Full Article

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For NFs, the data would be reported via means prescribed by the applicable state Medicaid agency. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only. As summarized below, the Final Rule finalizes these proposed revisions to take effect on January 16, 2024.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. The Mississippi Division of Medicaid chose HHAeXchange and FEI Systems to build an electronic visit verification system for the state.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 23, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in conjunction with the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced a policy of enforcement discretion […]. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 19, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. 1, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final ruling on policy and payment changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule […]. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has made no secret of its intentions to crack down on fraud, abuse, and waste, throwing more budget dollars into audits, heightening program […]. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Dana Finnegan, MDaudit.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 14, 2024

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. The program is supported by funding from the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 27, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in recent months predicted both lower premiums and richer benefits for Medicare Advantage (MA) […]. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Hall Render

JUNE 20, 2022

Is housing health care and should Medicaid pay the rent? States are using Medicaid programs to cover rent, security deposits and furniture per The New York Times. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only. AZ is one state that has doubled down on its effort to pay for supportive housing.

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Health Care Law Brief

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

billion to fund Medicaid, $4.8 In addition to the 1115 Waiver, which funds the Medicaid Hospital Global Budget for financially distressed safety net hospitals transitioning from volume-based reimbursement models to value-based models, the HMH Bill would also establish the Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program (“HSNT Program”).

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 25, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the creation of a new office, the […]. The article CMS Announces New Office (“Aubrey”) To Streamline Interoperability and Informatics appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Health Populi

MARCH 8, 2018

Amazon is planning to extend Prime subscriptions to people enrolled in Medicaid for the discount price of $5.99 Medicaid enrollees who want to take advantage of the deal must provide Amazon with a scan or image of the card they use for their benefit (either Medicaid or EBT). a month instead of the recent price increase to $12.99/month

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Jane Sarashon

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In addition to highlighting the Patient’s Bill of Rights, NABIP’s keynotes and general sessions will speak to similar topics being brainstormed at VIVE this week — including mental health, maternal health, pharmacy and prescription drugs (pricing, PBMs), population health, and Medicare and Medicaid innovations.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

MARCH 6, 2023

States have begun conducting Medicaid redeterminations and renewals after an almost 3-year pause, a process that is being called the "Unwinding."

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

North Carolina legislators are considering a Medicaid expansion bill that includes a repeal of its CON law. Special thanks to Thomas Dziwlik, undergraduate intern, for his assistance in the preparation of this article. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 28, 2022

A full posting of abstracts/summaries of these articles may be found on our? Associations Between Copays, Coverage Limits for Naloxone, and Prescribing in Medicaid. Daval CJR, Avorn J, Kesselheim AS. Holding Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Executives Accountable as Responsible Corporate Officers. JAMA Intern Med. 2022 Sep 19.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 31, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Maven, the largest telemedicine provider for women’s and family health, announced a new partnership with MassHealth, the Massachusetts, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article provides a basic overview of Artificial Intelligence, Telehealth, Asynchronous Services and HIPAA privacy concerns. Please utilize resources provided within this article for more information. Medicaid policies on this issue vary from state to state. This information is not intended as legal or consulting advice.

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Bill of Health

MAY 22, 2023

A full posting of abstracts/summaries of these articles may be found on our  website. Trends in Spending and Claims for P2Y12 Inhibitors by Medicare and Medicaid From 2015 to 2020. Galkina Cleary E, Jackson MJ, Zhou EW, Ledley FD. 2023 Apr 18;329(15):1283-1289. PMID: 37071095). Essa M, Ross JS, Dhruva SS, Desai NR, Yeh RW, Faridi KF.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article provides a basic overview of Artificial Intelligence, Telehealth, Asynchronous Services and HIPAA privacy concerns. Please utilize resources provided within this article for more information. Medicaid policies on this issue vary from state to state. This information is not intended as legal or consulting advice.

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 19, 2022

A full posting of abstracts/summaries of these articles may be found on our? Raising Medicaid Rebates For Drugs With Accelerated Approval. Barber M, Sarpatwari A, Cepuch C. Anticancer Drugs Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration From 2009 to 2020 According to Their Mechanism of Action. JAMA Netw Open. Rome BN, Kesselheim AS.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 27, 2022

A full posting of abstracts/summaries of these articles may be found on our  website. Variations in Use of Diabetes Drugs With Cardiovascular Benefits Among Medicaid Patients. Beall RF, Glazer T, Ahmad H, et al. Patent “Evergreening” of Medicine-Device Combination Products: A Global Perspective. Healthcare Policy.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 24, 2023

A full posting of abstracts/summaries of these articles may be found on our  website. Market dynamics of authorized generics in Medicaid from 2014 to 2020. medical device regulation, to a review of price negotiation processes in peer countries and potential lessons for Medicare price regulation. 2023 Feb 25;S0012-3692(23)00301-X.

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Medisys Compliance

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Medicare and Medicaid billing: These programs have specific regulations and coding requirements for group therapy billing. If you treat Medicare or Medicaid patients, ensure you have the necessary knowledge and resources. We hope this article has provided you detailed information to bill for group sessions. All rights reserved.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 10, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a fact sheet with additional guidance for healthcare providers and patients about the telehealth benefits in the agency’s Medicare program. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 7, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has delivered near $34 billion in the past week to the healthcare providers on the frontlines battling the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Illegal copying is prohibited. The funds have been provided […].

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

A full posting of abstracts/summaries of these articles may be found on our? Medicaid Spending on Drugs Marketed Without US Food and Drug Administration Approval in 2020. Differences in Diabetic Prescription Drug Utilization and Costs Among Patients With Diabetes Enrolled in Colorado Marketplace and Medicaid Plans, 2014-2015.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 6, 2023

In an article that appeared on the Skilled Nursing News website , Mark Zimmet, CEO of Zimmet Healthcare Services Group, LLC, summarized the issue as follows: “SNF stakeholders now have access to an array of diverse resources to inform decision-making. Nursing homes are evolving.

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Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Access to data and the interoperability of health information has the power to change the face of healthcare, according to Alexandra Mugge, deputy chief health informatics officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 6, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took additional actions to ensure America’s patients, healthcare facilities and clinical laboratories are prepared to respond to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 18, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for the 2020 benefit year, also known as the 2020 Payment Notice. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This article will explore the development of Food is Medicine and its limitations, and briefly offer recommendations for successful Food is Medicine initiatives. Some states have implemented initiatives to integrate Food is Medicine into Medicaid , which can be valuable to expand access to broader groups of the population.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 30, 2024

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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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Following the release of its proposed new rules designed to improve the interoperability of electronic health information, members of leadership from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted a call to provide additional detail about the proposed rule, and to answer questions from the media.

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Bill of Health

JULY 28, 2023

A full posting of abstracts/summaries of these articles may be found on our website. Inflationary Rebates For Generic Drugs Sold Through Medicaid Saved Billions During 2017-20. Cliff ERS, Kesselheim AS, Feldman WB. Ensuring Ethical Postprogression Therapy for Patients in Randomized Trial Control Arms. J Clin Oncol.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 15, 2019

The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to give safety net providers — those that deliver a significant level of both healthcare and other health-related services to the uninsured, Medicaid, and other vulnerable populations — discounts on outpatient drugs to “stretch scare federal resources as […].

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