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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.

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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation. Compliance in healthcare began to encompass billing, fraud, and abuse prevention. Compliance now involves reporting quality data and participating in payment models that incentivize better care.

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

AIHC

Medicare changed reimbursement methodology in the 1980s by introducing Relative Value Units (RVUs) and the RBRVS (Resource-Based Relative Value System) for physician reimbursement. healthcare system were exorbitant. The poor quality of care, inefficiencies, and total cost to the U.S.

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

AIHC

Medicare changed reimbursement methodology in the 1980s by introducing Relative Value Units (RVUs) and the RBRVS (Resource-Based Relative Value System) for physician reimbursement. healthcare system were exorbitant. As the cost of providing care grew, payers started instituting methods to curb expenses and how claims were paid.

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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

Medicare Certification ASCs must sign a contract with Medicare and meet its Conditions for Coverage (CFC) to be paid. ASCs must also meet Medicare’s Conditions for Coverage. Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008.

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A State Roadmap To Successfully Deploy Medicare Modularity (MMIS)

HIT Consultant

In 2010, the Affordable Care Act ushered in a new era for Medicaid Modularity, an approach anchored by breaking down large, monolith systems into smaller, more nimble and self-contained modules that can de-risk healthcare delivery and unlock innovation. Prior to 2016, large vendors controlled the market and monopolized state MMISs.