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Post-Acute Compliance Program Update: OIG Recommendations on Medical Director Agreements and Roles

Hall Render

Although liability under the AKS depends in part on a partys intent, it is incumbent on nursing facilities to identify arrangements with referral sources and referral recipients that present a potential for fraud and abuse under the AKS. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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How the Healthcare Industry Can Strengthen Security in the Wake of Change Healthcare Breach

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Chuck Suitor, Strategic Advisor – Healthcare at ColorTokens , and former Chief Technology Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center Earlier this year, Change Healthcare, a division of UnitedHealth Group, fell victim to a cyber-attack executed by BlackCat/ALPHV, a widely known cybercrime threat actor group.

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OIG Greenlights Specific Arrangement Involving Gift Cards Offered by Consulting Firm to Physician Practices in New Advisory Opinion

Hall Render

The Requestor’s services further include offering physician practices training related to the Medicare Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (“MIPS”), which could result in higher Medicare reimbursement to the Requestor’s clients. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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Post-Acute Enrollment Update: CMS Expands Enhanced Oversight to Include Reactivating Providers

Hall Render

This regulation, authorized under Section 1866(j)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (Act), is designed to strengthen Medicare program integrity and minimize fraud, waste and abuse. See our previous article here. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only. CMS finalized new 42 CFR Sec.

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Why Data Analytics are Critical in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment

AIHC

We recommend reading Leadership in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment in addition to this article. In 1983 Medicare shifted to the inpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS) and DRGs (Diagnostic Related Groups) and only paying a limited number of days to the hospital regardless of the actual length of stay.

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Isaac Smith, Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement Specialist at Medcare MSO ASCs are types of medical facilities that are subject to stringent regulations. Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008.

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Why Data Analytics are Critical in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment

AIHC

We recommend reading Leadership in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment in addition to this article. In 1983 Medicare shifted to the inpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS) and DRGs (Diagnostic Related Groups) and only paying a limited number of days to the hospital regardless of the actual length of stay.