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HHS Publishes Proposed Payments for Rural Emergency Hospitals

Hall Render

The proposed payment policies include an initial monthly facility fee of approximately $268,000 per month, which will adjust in future years based on a market-basket update. Hospitals may only convert to REHs if they were a CAH or rural hospital with not more than 50 beds participating in Medicare as of December 27, 2020.

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Investigation of Hospitals Hiding Prices from Patients

AIHC

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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HPS/PayMedix Closes on $25 Million in New Funding

Healthcare IT Today

Credit funds managed by SVB Capital lead new funding round to finance growth of PayMedix Healthcare Payment Solution Health Payment Systems, Inc. SVB, SVB FINANCIAL GROUP, SILICON VALLEY BANK, SVB SECURITIES, SVB PRIVATE, SVB CAPITAL and the chevron device are trademarks of SVB Financial Group, used under license.

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June Regulatory Update

Verisys

Rule added concerning reported information on nurse alternative programs approved by state licensing boards (§201, Rule 5) Rule added requiring all party states to participate in a coordinated licensure information system for RN and LPN nurses. (§203) Also the removal of obsolete and irrelevant information. (§302)

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Claims Software Can Ease Manual Processes Related to Treating Medical Tourists from Outside the U.S.

Healthcare IT Today

Medical tourism is big business for leading hospitals and health centers around the world. At a time when operating margins for hospitals remain anemic, every revenue dollar takes on increased importance, but submitting medical claims internationally can be a tedious and time-consuming process.

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Revised Updates for Renal Dialysis Billing

Medisys Compliance

Proposed ESRD Payment System. This rule also proposes an update to the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) dialysis payment rate for renal dialysis services furnished by ESRD facilities for calendar year (CY) 2023. Direct nursing services include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, technicians, social workers, and dietitian.

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Direct Billing by MFTs and MHCs: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 2024

Medisys Compliance

Additionally, you must be actively licensed or certified within your state. You can bill for services provided in various settings, including your private practice office, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and even some telehealth platforms. The next step involves enrolling as a Medicare provider.