Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 9, 2024

Health care is not one single system, but multiple systems offering a bewildering variety of diagnostic and treatment options, backed by a plethora of payment systems that vary from patient. Now it can really benefit your staff by getting the right info to them at the point of engagement with the patient.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 20, 2022

We are seeing a shift from traditional fee-for-service models to value-based care where capitated rates or other alternative payment systems are being utilized. These different payment models give providers the flexibility to not just focus on "sick care" but to look at impactful ways to keep patients healthy.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 14, 2022

Patient engagement vendor GetWell reported that patients diagnosed with COVID-19 using the company’s care management product had a 32% lower hospitalization rate. Health Payment Systems, Inc. In addition, 60% of providers offer virtual visits, though just 8% of visits are conducted virtually.

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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. During the COVID-19 pandemic, providers accelerated their use of digital tools to deliver care and continue operations.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 21, 2022

. – The data CMS uses to account for real inflation in the cost of labor and other expenses is unlikely to reflect reality and produce an accurate payment update for the FY 2023 IPPS rule, due this spring. CMS is expected to release proposed rules for the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). PINC AI™ Data Analysis.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 6, 2022

The mobile, contactless payment process delivered by digital wallets has become increasingly popular with patients as they expect healthcare providers to deliver the consumer convenience they experience in other industries.

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C&M Health Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

On October 29, 2020, CMS issued the Home Health Prospective Payment System final rule [ CMS-1730-F, CMS-1744-IFC, and CMS-5531-IFC ], which permanently authorizes use of telecommunications technology as part of patient care under the Medicare home health benefit. [1]. Use of Telecommunications Technology in Home Health Services.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 19, 2024

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures were put in place to facilitate remote care. Expanded Telehealth Services One of the most notable changes in Medicare/Medicaid billing for behavioral health is the expanded coverage for telehealth services. These measures aim to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.

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AIHC

JANUARY 28, 2022

billion in uncompensated care payments for FY 2021, a decrease of approximately $60 million from FY 2020. This estimate of total uncompensated care payments reflects CMS Office of the Actuary’s projections that incorporate the estimated impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this rule, CMS will distribute roughly $8.3

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Health Law Attorney

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services ( CMS ) recently released the 2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System ( OPPS ) and Ambulatory Surgical Center ( ASC ) Final Rule, which may be accessed here.

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Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

COVID Regulations Impacted CMS issued several interim final rules during the PHE. COVID Testing Requirements. COVID Vaccine Education. COVID Staff Vaccine. COVID Reporting Requirements. For this alert, “nursing homes” refers to skilled nursing facilities (often known as “SNFs”).

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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”). of 30-day periods were LUPAs, but the COVD-19 pandemic resulted in a significant increase to the 2020 LUPA rate.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 19, 2020

COVID-19 spurred Houston-based AccessHealth to quickly scale up its telemedicine offerings, just as it did with most other health systems nationwide. And just like those other health systems, AccessHealth faced numerous challenges at first, in trying to adapt to this new normal. THE PROBLEM.

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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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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. Previously Waived Fingerprinting.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 21, 2021

Q: While telehealth usage has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person care has started to come back. A: Even before the pandemic, providers were reporting historic levels of burnout, and the added stress caused by COVID has only exacerbated this crisis. What is happening in healthcare at this unique moment?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This is why, as the new year approaches, Healthcare IT News has sat down with an expert in value-based care to get his views on what 2022 will hold for the payment system. Caravan Health is a privately held company formed to create sustainable methodologies for health systems to excel in value-based care.

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C&M Health Law

AUGUST 10, 2022

Moreover, CMS itself had initially proposed a decrease of $320 million in aggregate Medicare Part A payments to SNFs during FY 2023, although the decrease was partially as a means to offset the unintended increase in payments of approximately $1.7 And, CMS applied this policy for FY 2023.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

On August 7, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a final rule (“Final Rule”) that updated Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (“SNF PPS”) for fiscal year (“FY”) 2024.

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Hall Render

MAY 30, 2023

On April 4, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a proposed rule (“Proposed Rule”) that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (“SNF PPS”) for fiscal year 2024.

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Verisys

JUNE 13, 2023

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services : The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued a final rule update concerning guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC) and Intermediate Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs-IID). All are effective July 5, 2023.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Growth of Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Conditions While the technology has been around for a while, RPM became more commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to ensure that people with chronic health conditions could be supported, even if they were unable to attend in-person office visits.

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Hall Render

MARCH 28, 2023

On January 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced the COVID public health emergency (“PHE”) will expire and end on May 11, 2023. COVID Regulations and the PHE CMS issued several interim final rules during the PHE. COVID Testing Requirements. COVID Vaccine Education. COVID Staff Vaccine.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 26, 2024

COVID hospitalizations easing again in Michigan MINNESOTA Bright Health Group moves headquarters to Florida, changes name to NeueHealth Fosston hospital latest in rural Minnesota to stop delivering babies Mayo Clinic’s 15-year focus Newly built Hudson Medical Center sells for $72.5 Researchers secure $1.5

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% News The 5 best hospitals in Florida for cardiac care Florida COVID-19 cases almost double since May GEORGIA 12 Metro ATL Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. To Address SDOH Needs U.S. Some local ER doctors are adamantly opposed.

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Hall Render

MARCH 15, 2024

Children’s National makes first high-level executive appointments under new CEO DC plans to open emergency department in one of its most underserved communities D.C. to build AI medical model using smartphone and wearable data Seattle’s new CARE workers have responded to more than 300 events Wash.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ransomware group claims responsibility for 2 hospital cyberattacks California found ‘major deficiencies’ at hospital pharmacy on probation California health leaders provide updates on CalAIM implementation California health system uses $1.5M

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Hall Render

JANUARY 31, 2025

’s Vanda Pharmaceuticals battling FDA on multiple fronts Howard University physician group taps insider to be next CEO Deadline approaching for DC’s health care exchange D.C. is Americas loneliest city. Its latest deal is worth up to $1B Mass. could receive up to $100M in Purdue opioid settlement Mass. What can you do next?

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority chooses new chief executive ARIZONA Arizona couple pleads guilty to $1.2B fraud scheme Banner names Seattle physician-scientist to C-suite role Bill would require Arizona hospitals to ask about immigration status Phoenix Children’s receives $2.25

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C.

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