Healthcare IT Today

MAY 5, 2023

The following is a guest article by Erin Rutzler, Vice President of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse at Cotiviti In Delaware, more than 250 Medicare patients underwent unnecessary genetic testing based on telehealth consultations that often lasted less than two minutes— costing Medicare thousands of dollars per patient.

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Hall Render

JUNE 22, 2022

On Friday, June 17, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) posted a pre-publication copy of the Calendar Year (“CY”) 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update (“PPS Rule”). CMS states a temporary adjustment is necessary to offset this overpayment. Submission of All-Payer OASIS Data.

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Health Care Law Brief

APRIL 3, 2023

On Friday, March 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies ( Rate Announcement ). 1395w-23): Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) are paid a base rate by CMS. Risk Adjustment.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Just in time for the holidays, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued the Contract Year 2024 Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage organizations (“MAOs”) and Part D sponsors (the “Proposed Rule”). We’ve summarized some of the key changes in the Proposed Rule. Comments on due February 13, 2023. Star Ratings.

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

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Hall Render

MARCH 7, 2025

LaPolitics: Six questions for the surgeon general Largest Behavioral Health Center in Louisianas Acadiana Region to Open in 2026 Louisiana families brace for potential Medicaid cuts. based Wellvana acquires Medicare Shared Savings Programof CVS Health Thundermist laid off 150 employees in 2024. ‘Incredibly difficult.’

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