The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has increased its surveillance activity of hospitals and updated its Conditions of
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Physicians Can Earn Extra Revenue With a Compliant DME Program
Physician practices’ reimbursements are shrinking from all insurance companies, especially Medicare. Patient loads are smaller and operating costs are skyrocketing
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How to Prepare for the New Home Health CoP Changes
The home health care industry has not seen a change in Medicare’s Conditions of Participation (CoPs) in three decades. However,
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Proper Fracture Care Coding Can Improve Reimbursement for Orthopedic Practices
Fracture care is a major part of orthopedic care, whether it takes place in a primary care or family practice
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Learn From Past HIPAA Audits To Survive HHS Compliance Audits Today!
The Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to develop its HIPAA audit program. After conducting trial audits and
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Observation Services: A Guide for What and When to Document
Observation services are one of the most challenging areas that hospitals face. Physicians must document carefully in order to justify
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Grievances and Complaints: What Hospitals Should Know About the CMS and Joint Commission, DNV Standards and OCR
The CMS grievance requirements are a frequent source of investigation, and CMS perennially identifies them as problem areas for hospitals.
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How Hospitals Can Keep Up With CMS Compliance Requirements for Standing Orders
Standing orders and Medicare conditions of participation that relate to them are some of the most confusing compliance requirements that
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