HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Modify 42 CFR Part 2
Privacy and Security Standards for Substance Use Disorder Information
Category: Advisories
Finally Final: CMS Releases Final “60-Day” Rule
The health care industry has been waiting for almost six years to receive final guidance on the“60-day” rule provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
Medicaid Appeals Process: New Policy Impacts Ability of Providers to Introduce Documentation During Appeal
New Policy Impacts Ability of Providers to Introduce Documentation During Appeal
CMS Finalizes Proposal to Expand Payment for Advance Care Planning Under Medicare
to Expand Payment for Advance Care Planning Under Medicare
Qualified Health Plans: CMS Maintains Commitment to PSOs and January 1, 2017 Participation Deadline in Proposed Rule
CMS Maintains Commitment to PSOs and January 1, 2017 Participation Deadline in Proposed Rule
Florida Court Recognizes PSO Protections Preempt State Constitution, Acknowledge Congress’ Intent to Enable Protected, Provider-Driven Patient Safety Activities
Preempt State Constitution, Acknowledge Congress’ Intent to Enable Protected, Provider-Driven Patient Safety Activities
CMS Issues Proposed Rule to Revise Requirements for Discharge Planning in Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, and Home Health Agencies
for Discharge Planning in Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, and Home Health Agencies
OIG Identifies New Enforcement Priorities in FY 2016 Work Plan
11/04/2015 On November 2, 2015, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) released its Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2016 (“Work Plan”). Learn More:… Read more »
OIG Finalizes ACO Fraud and Abuse Waivers
with Only Minor Adjustments
Provider Based Departments on the Chopping Block
The budget deal struck by Congress and the White House this week is funded, in part, on a proposed end to the
favorable reimbursement hospitals receive in off-campus provider-based departments.