The CMS will discontinue imposing an inpatient payment cut to hospitals under the two-midnight rule following ongoing industry criticism and
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How EMTALA Has Heightened Awareness and Spurred Hospitals to Correct Serious Problems
In December 2015, Bon Secours St. Francis agreed to pay a civil penalty of $100,000 to settle allegations that it
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Second Round of HIPAA Audits: Your Contractors, “Business Associates” Are Primary Targets!
According to security research firm Ponemon Institute, nearly 90 percent of healthcare providers have been hit by data breaches in
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CMS is Expanding Interoperable Access to More Facilities
CMS has recently announced an initiative that will expand interoperable EHR access to long-term care, behavioral health providers, and substance
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5 Key Steps to Ensure HIPAA Compliance in Patient Communication –Texting and Email
As more physicians begin to use texting and e-mails to communicate with patients, concerns about the HIPAA Security Rule and
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CMS Extends Hardship Exemption Deadline
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the deadline for providers to file for hardship exemption from
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Skilled Nursing Facilities – Medicare Changes and Proactive Management, the Mantra for FY2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule (CMS-1622-P) on April 15, 2015, outlining the
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What You Need to Know About Continuous Home Care
One of the four levels of hospice care in the Medicare Hospice Benefit is Continuous Home Care (CHC). It is
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New Quality Metrics to be Developed for Physicians and Hospitals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the trade group America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIPs) have agreed to
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued the Final Rule regarding Overpayments. Here are some of the
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