Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

News The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule continues many telehealth flexibilities first adopted during the public health emergency, such as an expanded scope of originating sites an expanded definition of qualified practitioners. of the Common Agreement and committed to having TEFCA support FHIR-based exchange within 2024.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 15, 2024

The ransomware strike caused a chain reaction among healthcare providers, where payment systems were disrupted, cash flow halted, and—worst of all—patient safety was put in jeopardy. Healthcare providers now report cybersecurity as the top digital investment planned to increase in 2024.

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Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

The CMS Memo confirms that this requirement will remain in effect until May 21, 2024 unless additional regulatory action is taken. In the CY 2022 Rule, CMS set December 31, 2024, as a termination date for most COVID SNF notification requirements. The F-Tag associated with this regulation is F-887. COVID Staff Vaccine.

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Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

On Friday, June 20, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) posted a pre-publication copy of the Calendar Year (“CY”) 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update (“PPS Rule”), which has since been published in the Federal Register and is currently open for comment.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

Affected providers have been urged to try to get answers from regional points of contact for their health plans in the first instance, and to use the provided contact information if they are unable to get a response. UHG has also confirmed that the forensic investigation has uncovered the source of the intrusion.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) posted a pre-publication copy of the Calendar Year (“CY”) 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Final Rule (“2024 Final Rule”), which has since been filed in the Federal Register. or $140 million in 2024.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Effective Date The Final Rule is scheduled to be published on November 7, 2024, with an effective date of January 1, 2025. CMS took regulatory action through the Calendar Year 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System rule to extend those requirements through December 31, 2024. Revised 42 CFR Section 483.80(g)

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