Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This necessitates the integration of markets, the implementation of uniform online payment systems, the standardization of taxation and duties, and cross-border trade facilitation. The post Harmonizing Africa’s Data Governance: Challenges and Solutions first appeared on Bill of Health.

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Health Law Attorney

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services ( CMS ) recently released the 2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System ( OPPS ) and Ambulatory Surgical Center ( ASC ) Final Rule, which may be accessed here. CMS Administrator Seema Verma indicated there would be less micromanagement from the government regarding such decisions.

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicare COVID-19 Payment Systems 40

Healthcare It News

MARCH 21, 2022

And then I think the government has to be very careful about trying to provide some bandwidth, which, you know, the Cures Act is a first step on. Then to the extent we rethink the payment system, that'll be an absolute flood. All those things take a while to play out.

HIPAA 248

HIPAA COVID-19 Payment Systems Governance 248

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 28, 2023

When you join two businesses that have different payment systems and procedures in place, and different staffs for overseeing them, you’re likely to experience disruptions and struggle to keep AP efficient. But mergers and acquisitions can lead to major headaches for AP processes.

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Payment Systems Compliance Medicaid Medicaid 103

Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 17, 2018

Many government rules have been written to address the […]. Federal healthcare organizations, such as CMS, have spent billions of dollars over the years trying to bridge the gap between medical data and quality patient care with interoperability requirements and data integration, the mesh used to try and bridge the gap.

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Governance Payment Systems Hospitals 87

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Medicare launched a payment system for in-home treatment during the pandemic, and now more than 200 hospitals have been approved by Medicare for the service. Benefit use is defined by the Medicare Advantage programs to include their own benefits and benefits offered by government programs. offering in-home treatment.

Medicare 97

Medicare Medicare Hospitals Compliance 97

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 14, 2022

Health Payment Systems, Inc. Government service consultant Maximus named Jason Tone as Senior Vice President of Technology and Consulting Services for Healthcare. Social service platform Unite Us hired Raffaelle Breaks to serve as Chief Product Officer ; she previously led digital transformation efforts at American Express.

Nurses 76

Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals Payment Systems 76

Health Populi

JULY 6, 2018

This report defines quality as, “the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and consistent with current professional knowledge.”

Health Outcomes 83

Health Outcomes Doctors Payment Systems Governance 83

Medisys Compliance

JUNE 20, 2022

If a patient receiving home infusion therapy is also under a home health plan of care and receives a visit that is unrelated to the administration of the home infusion drug, then payment for the home health visit would be covered under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) and billed on the home health claim.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Medical Billing Medical Billing Outsourcing 52

AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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. These different Acts initiated the testing of alternate forms of delivering care and payment methodologies.

Medicare 59

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 59

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 29, 2023

Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008. Visit the Medicare payment resources page on the ASCA website to learn about the changes that CMS has made to the payment system and ensure that your ASC is paid appropriately.

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Compliance Medicare Medicare Medical Billing 52

Health Care Law Brief

JULY 25, 2023

2] In addition to these priorities, OIG also explained how it “may evaluate allegations and prioritize investigations based in part on the volume of claims relating to the same (or similar) conduct by the same actor.” [3]

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Payment Systems Compliance Licensing 52

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.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Payment Systems Governance 52

CMS.gov

OCTOBER 2, 2018

However, while medical technology is developing at a rapid pace, Medicare’s payment systems haven’t always been as quick to change. It’s no secret that the government often moves more slowly than private industry — some of our payment policies haven’t been updated in decades.

Medicare 44

Medicare Medicare Payment Systems FDA 44

Redox

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Primarily, CMS covers AI reimbursement with AI-specific Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes created by the American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel or by establishing New Technology Add-on Payments (NTAPs) for AI devices.

FDA 69

FDA Hospitals Medicare Medicare 69

The Digital Health Corner

APRIL 28, 2017

This type of payment system shifts the ROI of digital technology from one based on revenue generation to cost savings. In fact arguments for consolidation are based on the promise of improved cheaper care. This has yet to be demonstrated (in healthcare or any other industry).

Hospitals 60

Hospitals ACA Patient Satisfaction Payment Systems 60

Fierce Healthcare

JULY 6, 2023

Days after the Biden administration proposed hundreds of millions in 2024 pay cuts for home health providers, an industry association is suing the government over similar adjustments at the heart o | The National Association for Home Care and Hospice alleges that CMS "arbitrarily and capriciously" set payment adjustments in the Home Health (..)

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Payment Systems Medicare Medicare Governance 104

Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

Remember, this is the federal government, so getting almost halfway through the throat-clearing phase of fleshing out an idea in about six months or so really is a sprint.) healthcare “system.” Hey, coordinated care is a good idea. ” (Let’s just say here that the jury is still out. We can all agree on that.

HIPAA 60

HIPAA Fraud Governance Payment Systems 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

Remember, this is the federal government, so getting almost halfway through the throat-clearing phase of fleshing out an idea in about six months or so really is a sprint.) healthcare “system.” Hey, coordinated care is a good idea. ” (Let’s just say here that the jury is still out. We can all agree on that.

HIPAA 60

HIPAA Fraud Governance Payment Systems 60

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

Department of State has confirmed that there is a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any individual linked to the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group, their affiliates, or links to a foreign government under the Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program.

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Ransomware US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Hospitals 93

HIT Consultant

MARCH 30, 2023

The chain integrates seamlessly with the broader Solve.Care ecosystem and adds to the full-stack digital healthcare platform that simplifies the healthcare experience for all stakeholders which include individuals and families, doctors and care providers, employers, insurance providers, government agencies, and more.

Payment Systems 96

Payment Systems Compliance Licensing Doctors 96

AIHC

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The government expects hospitals to be compliant as there has been ample time to prepare for its implementation and to comply with the requirements. In 2019, the federal government finalized a rule requiring hospitals to disclose the prices they negotiate with insurers. How is the Government Monitoring for Noncompliance?

Hospitals 52

Hospitals US Department of Health and Human Services Compliance Governance 52

C&M Health Law

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to the OIG, actors accepted by OIG into the SDP who cooperate with OIG during the self-disclosure process will pay lower damages than would normally be required in resolving a government-initiated investigation.

Fraud 52

Fraud HIPAA Governance Compliance 52

Health Law Advisor

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In the 2023 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule (OPPS Final Rule), released in pre-publication form on November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adopts final regulations governing REHs.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Hospitals Malpractice 52

Redox

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Immunization information systems (IIS) have received special focus as part of government health initiatives (Meaningful Use 1 and 2), so every state has one or more: More accurate information about the number of distinct IIS in the US: [link] — Lisa Bari (she/her/hers) (@lisabari) November 17, 2020. Return of the MU).

Public Health 52

Public Health Governance Doctors Medicare 52

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cleveland VA Hospital receives five-star rating in annual Quality Star Ratings Ohio COVID-19 cases spike to highest level since mid-January; Sept.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% To Address SDOH Needs U.S. sues UnitedHealth over ‘thousands’ of denied claims What’s a fair price for a prescription drug? 4 Rankings show average health across Northeast Michigan MINNESOTA Essentia Health Opens $900M Replacement Hospital In Duluth, Minn.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Hospitals Nursing Homes Nurses 40

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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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

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 (..)

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Kaiser Health News

JUNE 29, 2022

Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital medical care while overcharging the government billions of dollars every year, government watchdogs told a House panel Tuesday. Bliss said Medicare paid $2.6

Medicare 105

Medicare Medicare Governance Overpayments 105

Kaiser Health News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Biden’s calls for bipartisanship to extend health programs like pandemic-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans are expected to clash with conservative demands to slash federal government spending. And has the federal government actually been funding gain-of-function research, or do we even know for sure?

US Department of Health and Human Services 52

US Department of Health and Human Services Medicare Medicare FDA 52

Drug & Device Law

JULY 31, 2023

Since digital files were not “articles” under the statute, the government could not rely on this statute to prevent their importation. 2011), construed this statute and held that an “electronic payment system does not come within the strictures of the statute” because it was not a “product” as contemplated in Restatement Third §19.

Governance 52

Governance Payment Systems Hospitals Licensing 52