AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 29, 2023

Understanding ASCs Regulatory Changes and Their Billing Practices Outpatient surgery centers (ASCs) perform many surgical procedures outside of hospitals. Medicare Certification ASCs must sign a contract with Medicare and meet its Conditions for Coverage (CFC) to be paid. Medicare reimburses drugs and devices differently.

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Redox

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AI reimbursement Medicare and Medicaid are beginning to reimburse for AI applications on a per-use basis, though adoption is still in its infancy. While direct reimbursement AI technology remains limited, AI can nevertheless be successfully integrated into other existing payment models. Seven AI Pitfalls That Hospitals Should Avoid.”

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 28, 2023

.” The standard playbook for success in the medical facility industry focuses on factors like identifying and delivering in-demand services, establishing a strong brand and building relationships with local hospitals and physicians to create a referral network. But mergers and acquisitions can lead to major headaches for AP processes.

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Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

On Friday, June 20, 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 (“PPS Rule”), which has since been published in the Federal Register and is currently open for comment.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

billion has been provided to safety net hospitals and federally qualified health centers that serve high-risk patients and communities. The Washington State Hospital Association ( WSHA ) has also been contacted by its members who have expressed concern about the notification requirements after reading OCR’s letter. 40% of the $3.3

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Written by Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS The Federal Hospital Price Transparency Rule helps Americans know the cost of a hospital item or service before receiving it. The regulation aims to improve the affordability of hospital care by promoting price competition.

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Health Law Advisor

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Announced in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) will be a new type of Medicare provider starting January 1, 2023. Existing CAHs and rural hospitals with fewer than 50 beds will be eligible to convert to an REH.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% 1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% 1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% 1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% To Address SDOH Needs U.S. To Address SDOH Needs U.S.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL 988 suicide hotline adds support for American Sign Language 3 Takeaways from Physician Compensation Trends Adventist Health completes merger with Montebello’s ailing Beverly Hospital AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in Senate AHA weighs in on CMS’ proposed ASC payment system AHA submits comments on CY 2024 (..)

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Hall Render

JANUARY 26, 2024

NATIONAL 55% of rural hospitals don’t offer obstetric care: Report Academic health systems are scooping up hospitals AHA says Medicare payments to long-term care hospitals are inadequate AHA Warns Hospitals of IT Help Desk Social Engineering Scheme Amazon Pharmacy connects with One Medical Biden administration reinforces reproductive health obligations (..)

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

NATIONAL 6 health systems using GPT and AI tools 100,000 nurses left industry during the pandemic, report finds AHA backs bill to delay Medicaid DSH cuts by 2 years AHA launches info hub for healthcare quality leaders AHA opposes MedPAC recommendations to Congress on site-neutral, Part B drug, wage index policies AHA ramps up 340B protection efforts (..)

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Kaiser Health News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

He took a victory lap on recent accomplishments like capping prescription drug costs for seniors on Medicare. And he sparred with Republicans in the audience — who jeered and called him a liar — over GOP proposals that would cut Medicare and Social Security. Here is the tape. We got unanimity!

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