Health Care General
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Quick Take: FY 2021 IPPS/LTCH Proposed Payment Rule
In the 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, CMS would increase payments to acute care hospitals, “clarify, update and codify” Medicare bad debt policies, adopt newer wage index delineations, and require hospitals to report median negotiated rates from third-party payers, including Medicare Advantage, among other changes. Read on for details.
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Top 5 Questions: HHS Provider Relief Fund
One hundred billion dollars is flowing out to health care providers and suppliers nationally under the Provider Relief Fund. With that much money distributed so quickly, you can imagine the questions we’ve received. Here’s our Top 5 questions and answers.
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More COVID-19 Relief Funds Coming
More COVID relief funds have been enacted into law, including for health care, and the federal government anounced how it would release the remaining $70 billion under the CARES Act’s health care fund. We’ve got you covered.
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Health Care Funding, Grants, Relief Opportunities Under COVID Packages
Are you confused by all the different funding options under the COVID packages? Wondering which ones may help your health care practice, business or care setting? Here is our look at key funds you should know about.
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CMS Releases COVID-19 Interim Final Rule: Telehealth, Virtual Health, Audio-Only Communication and More
During the pandemic, the federal government announced a series of additional flexibilities and payments related to telehealth, virtual health and beyond. Find out more.
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MACs Announce Medicare Cost Report Delays; CMS Extends Deadlines
While Congress passed and the President enacted a third stimulus package on March 27, CMS is also moving forward on regulatory relief. Find out more in our blog.
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Second COVID-19 Package Enacted, Third in Process, Regulatory Activity Continues
The COVID-19 situation is rapidly escalating, making it difficult to keep track of all the moving pieces. We hope to help. Our blog provides you with details on the second enacted funding package and regulatory activities, including telehealth flexibility. We hope you find it useful.
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COVID-19 Funding, Updates
Funding packages to address the COVID-19 pandemic are rapidly moving through Congress. Here’s your first look at the state of play.
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CMS Proposes Hip/Knee Bundle Extension; Adds Outpatient Procedures
Bundled payment models have been used in health care for years. Medicare is proposing changes to its current, mandatory hip/knee replacement model. Here’s what you need to know.
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President’s Health Care Budget Continues Several Themes: Site Neutral, Value, Tech (and Cuts)
The President’s 2021 federal budget was released on February 10. While the document has no force of law, we take a look at a few ongoing themes.