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COVID-19 Is Ushering in a Consumer Revolution in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Terry Rowinski, President & CEO of Health Payment Systems, Inc. We’ve collectively journeyed from shelter-in-place, to cautious reopening, to varying levels of comfort with (and adherence to) public health practices designed to keep us safe while we figure out […].

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The Physician Payments Sunshine Act – Compliance in a Nutshell                                                                     

AIHC

Detailed documentation of financial interactions, including consulting fees, research grants, speaking fees, and gifts Reporting Categories Research Payments Ownership and Investment Interests General Payments Natures of Payment: Consulting and Speaking Fees Honoraria, Gifts, Royalties Grants and Research Charitable Contributions Entertainment, Travel, (..)

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ATA weighs in on proposed CMS Physician Fee Schedule rule

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The proposed CMS rules would make permanent additions to the telehealth services list nine codes that were temporarily covered during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Expanding telehealth services and providers has been generally supported across the political spectrum, and the ATA's comments are no exception.

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2020 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception Application Deadline for COVID-19 has been Extended to February 1, 2021

Healthcare IT Today

To further support clinicians during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the deadline for COVID-19 related 2020 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception applications to February 1, 2021.

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Nursing Home Update: CMS Unwinds Vaccine Mandate and More Regulations as Public Health Emergency End Nears

Hall Render

COVID Regulations Impacted CMS issued several interim final rules during the PHE. Interim final rules are effective for a period of three years from the date of publication if CMS does not take further action. COVID Testing Requirements. COVID Vaccine Education. COVID Staff Vaccine. COVID Reporting Requirements.

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Strengthening Healthcare IT Infrastructure: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Resilience

HIT Consultant

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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HHS Approves Telecommunications for Providing Medicare Home Health Services, on a Permanent Basis, Effective January 1, 2021

C&M Health Law

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].