…privileges for NPPs would lead to savings increases without affecting patient care. By negatively impacting patient care, the proposal, if adopted, would ultimately increase total health care costs by…

…score calculated based on just Promoting Interoperability and Improvement Activities. Alternatively, practices may submit a hardship application and opt out of all four performance categories and be held harmless…

…will not receive additional General Distribution payments. How can I estimate 2% of patient revenue to determine my approximate General Distribution payment? (Added 5/14/2020) In general, providers can estimate…

…Interlaminar Stabilization – Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity” was published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery. The authors, Richard Guyer, MD, Michael Musacchio, MD, Frank Cammisa, MD…

…from a superficial swab, can be an obvious reason for a false negative. Even in the case of a technically well-procured nasopharyngeal sample, it is important to understand the…

…Again. The recommendations update earlier guidance provided by CMS on limiting non-essential surgeries and medical procedures. The new CMS guidelines recommend a gradual transition and encourage health care providers…

…Medicare and most major carriers have said they will reimburse these services at 100% of the normal visit. Also note that some carriers have said they will waive patient…

…we believe the evidence supports universal mask-wearing in a health care facility. Thus, we require all patients and staff to wear masks at all times. We anticipate the N95…

…issues based on historical payments when there is disruption in claims submission and/or claims processing. These expedited payments are typically offered in natural disasters to accelerate cash flow to…

…and aligns with Medicaid program goals. Oversight agencies have recommended changes to better oversee and understand Medicaid supplemental payments, disproportionate share hospital payments and the associated non-federal share. In…

…quicker improvements in quality of care. This also benefits small and rural hospitals by allowing them to draw from the resources and clinical expertise of a larger hospital system….

…Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission, to issue a report within 180 days on ways the federal government or private sector impede health care price and quality transparency…