April 19, 2016 On April 18, 2016, CMS announced that the agency will not continue a 0.2 percent payment reduction to Inpatient Prospective Payment System (“IPPS”) payments that was instituted… Read more »
3/21/2016 The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced, yesterday, that it has commenced Phase 2 of its HIPAA Audit Program. This announcement comes in the wake of public criticism by… Read more »
Privacy and Security Standards for Substance Use Disorder Information
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.
New Policy Impacts Ability of Providers to Introduce Documentation During Appeal
to Expand Payment for Advance Care Planning Under Medicare
CMS Maintains Commitment to PSOs and January 1, 2017 Participation Deadline in Proposed Rule
Preempt State Constitution, Acknowledge Congress’ Intent to Enable Protected, Provider-Driven Patient Safety Activities
for Discharge Planning in Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, and Home Health Agencies
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 »
