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On Demand Webinar: Protecting Your Cash Flow
Join Medical Marketing Whiz and David Sproule of Blue & Co., as they discuss Tips for Keeping & Increasing Cash Flow of Your Practice. You’re going to learn: What you […]
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Medicare Part B Reimbursement Cuts To 340B Hospitals
In 2018, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented a change in reimbursement for DSHs, RRCs, and non-rural SCHs for Medicare Part B drugs obtained through the 340B […]
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
Denied Claims due to Billing Codes
A new issue is affecting some inpatient hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) claims when an interrupted stay is billed at the end of the month. The system incorrectly assigns […]
Read MoreJuly 24, 2020
2020 Hospital 340B Recertification Reminder
The Health Resources and Services Administration has set the annual recertification of eligibility for 340B drug discounts for hospitals to begin August 17, 2020 and end September 14, 2020. Mandatory […]
Read MoreJuly 23, 2020
On Demand Webinar: The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: Moving Toward Benchmark
Since the initiation of Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) in 2011, many health systems have attempted to increase the volume of these preventative visits for their Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients. […]
Read MoreJuly 16, 2020
Drug companies take action in light of changes to the 340B Drug Program
Merck & Co. is communicating directly with covered entities asking for contract pharmacy claim data to be submitted to Merck via a secure web portal. Merck states the data will […]
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CMS Attempting to Clarify Regulations Around Medicare Bad Debt
Have you recently received Medicare bad debt audit adjustments that you felt were unfair? If so, you are not alone. MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors) have been tightening their auditing standards and practices surrounding […]
Read MoreJune 25, 2020
CMS has ended the waiver of Staffing Data
Effective Immediately: the CMS has made updates to the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System. Under the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket waiver, CMS waived the requirements […]
Read MoreJune 15, 2020
HRSA Now Allows Accelerated Timelines for Offsite Locations
HRSA has indicated it will allow a hospital to accelerate timelines for its offsite locations to begin participating in the 340B Drug Discount Program. Previously, offsite locations were required to […]
Read MoreJune 5, 2020
Deferral of Revenue Recognition and Leases
This article was originally published with updates to FASB updates on December 10, 2019 and was most recently updated on June 5th. It is being updated as new information becomes […]
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Attention hospital CDM coordinators, revenue integrity specialists, outpatient coders, and revenue cycle leaders.![]()
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Join Scott Treida on June 26th at 12 p.m. EST for a webinar, where he will provide practical strategies for financial risk management and an effective CDM infrastructure that helps hospitals strengthen their financial health.![]()
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Register at: tinyurl.com/4and7wjf
The Bedford After Hours was a success! Thank you to everyone who came and supported the Bedford, Indiana, office. We had a great time playing cornhole, singing karaoke, and enjoying great food and drinks! Thank you to Bedford Chamber of Commerce for all of your support. We are excited for what's ahead in Bedford.
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