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Technological Advances Accelerates Hospital-at-Home Adoption Across Healthcare Industry

Healthcare IT Today

However, alongside technological advancements, government support, the transition to value-based care, and effective coordination among healthcare teams play equally important roles in the widespread adoption of HaH initiatives. with its introduction of the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) waiver in 2020. In the U.S.,

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Brief about Wound Care Reimbursements in Various Healthcare Settings

Medisys Compliance

Wound Care Reimbursements in Various Healthcare Settings Inpatient Hospital Wound care in an inpatient hospital setting is reimbursed through the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment system. The MPFS is a payment system that reimburses healthcare providers for services rendered to Medicare patients in an outpatient setting.

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Why Payers Must Be Innovation Champions to Increase Healthcare Affordability

HIT Consultant

To rectify this, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Inpatient Prospective Payment System. In the late 20th century, when the fee-for-service version of healthcare grew in popularity, inpatient costs started increasing.

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Analysis: CMS Data Underestimates Hospital Labor Spending

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) payment adjustments did not adequately address hospitals increased costs for FY 2021, according to new data from Premier. CMS is expected to release proposed rules for the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). PINC AI™ Data Analysis.

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Compliance Risks Associated with Outlier Payments 

YouCompli

Price increases can sometimes result in inappropriate outlier payments. Most federal healthcare payors such as Medicare and Medicaid reimburse most providers on a prospective basis. This is why Medicare publishes its rules on their Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) or its Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

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4 Ways AP Throttles Business Growth at Medical Facilities

HIT Consultant

When you join two businesses that have different payment systems and procedures in place, and different staffs for overseeing them, you’re likely to experience disruptions and struggle to keep AP efficient. But mergers and acquisitions can lead to major headaches for AP processes.

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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?