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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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HHS-OIG Releases Final Rule Implementing Information Blocking Penalties

C&M Health Law

According to the OIG, actors accepted by OIG into the SDP who cooperate with OIG during the self-disclosure process will pay lower damages than would normally be required in resolving a government-initiated investigation. Other than the information blocking penalties, the rest of the final rule’s provisions are effective August 2, 2023.

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

AIHC

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. These different Acts initiated the testing of alternate forms of delivering care and payment methodologies.

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

AIHC

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. These different Acts initiated the testing of alternate forms of delivering care and payment methodologies.

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How would you like to change HIPAA?

Health Blawg

Remember, this is the federal government, so getting almost halfway through the throat-clearing phase of fleshing out an idea in about six months or so really is a sprint.) healthcare “system.” Hey, coordinated care is a good idea. ” (Let’s just say here that the jury is still out. We can all agree on that.

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How would you like to change HIPAA?

Health Blawg

Remember, this is the federal government, so getting almost halfway through the throat-clearing phase of fleshing out an idea in about six months or so really is a sprint.) healthcare “system.” Hey, coordinated care is a good idea. ” (Let’s just say here that the jury is still out. We can all agree on that.

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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

Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008. Visit the Medicare payment resources page on the ASCA website to learn about the changes that CMS has made to the payment system and ensure that your ASC is paid appropriately.