Medisys Compliance

MARCH 27, 2023

These terminologies are briefly discussed below for better understanding: Provider enrollment: This refers to the process of enrolling a healthcare provider with an insurance plan or government program, such as Medicare or Medicaid. This trust can lead to increased patient satisfaction and retention.

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AIHC

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While some descriptions conflate value-based healthcare and cost reduction, quality improvement, or patient satisfaction, those important efforts are not the same as value, which focuses primarily on improving patient health outcomes. The government is reforming healthcare into a new health ecosystem. The result?

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a Medicare and Medicaid program designed for individuals aged 55 and above requiring nursing-home-level care, embraced the benefits of providing care at home prior to the pandemic, enabling this frail population to remain within their familiar home environments and communities.

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Dossier

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Inflation has increased the cost of supplies, utilities, and services, while reimbursement rates from insurance companies and government programs often fail to keep pace. For example, many hospitals grapple with reduced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, disproportionately affecting those serving a higher percentage of low-income patients.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 1, 2024

For healthcare executives and governing boards, understanding who audits for healthcare compliance and why these audits are essential can significantly impact an organization’s operations and business. Audits help identify areas of non-compliance, mitigate risks, and support high standards of patient care and data security.

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Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 24, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that in the fiscal year 2020, they recovered $3.1 A survey by the American Medical Association found that 92% of physicians reported that prior authorization requirements had a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes. 2021, January 15). 2021, April).

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 24, 2023

.” Waystar will begin serving HealthPay24’s 2,000 healthcare provider locations and their patients, adding to Waystar’s existing reach of more than one million providers across care settings, and enabling millions of patients to benefit from modern patient financial experience software.

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The Digital Health Corner

JUNE 14, 2017

CIOs are constantly inundated with requests to purchase new technologies which will “save money, improve patient satisfaction and outcomes and decrease readmissions.” There remain many opportunities for technologies to assist in achieving true interoperability. Clinical trials.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As hospitals faced overwhelming patient demand, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced a temporary waiver program , reimbursing hospitals for treating acutely ill patients in their homes when they would otherwise be treated in a hospital.

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Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 24, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that in the fiscal year 2020, they recovered $3.1 A survey by the American Medical Association found that 92% of physicians reported that prior authorization requirements had a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes. 2021, January 15). 2021, April).

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Increasing importance on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing costs have also led to higher telehealth implementation. Medicare covers many telebehavioral and telemental health services including audio-only services. This is also called “store-and-forward telemedicine.”

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Health Care Law Brief

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Additionally, and as we touched upon in our January 7, 2021 post on the No Surprises Act , these new measures supplement state laws governing surprise medical billing, and so in cases where a state No Surprises law applies, the state law generally determines an individual’s OON payment rate. [1]. 2] See 86 Fed.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

Additionally, several telehealth flexibilities (that generally expand Medicare coverage for telehealth services) have been extended 151 days (about five months) beyond the termination of the HHS PHE. State government executive orders. If Medicare coverage requirements for telehealth services (e.g., Agency enforcement discretion.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A major justification for President Biden’s tax hike proposal is to shore up the tenuous finances of Medicare whose trust fund is forecasted to be depleted by 2028. This would create an incentive for payors to maintain patient satisfaction and invest in interventions that improve their health over the long run.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

By allowing AI-enhanced workflow, organizations can implement better data exchange between processes and immediately deliver results in cost and time savings, while significantly improving staff and patient satisfaction. The healthcare landscape will likely witness challenges and adjustments in Medicare Advantage programs.

Hospitals 62

Hospitals Compliance Health Outcomes Medicare 62

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2025

Director, Insights Strategy at Tendo In 2025, quality will solidify its role as the ultimate differentiator in healthcare, shaping not only patient outcomes but also the reputation and success of organizations. Sand, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at ZeOmega Medicare Advantage (MA) will be a hotbed of activity in 2025.

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Kaiser Health News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Meanwhile, open enrollment for Medicare begins Oct. 15, when beneficiaries can join or change private Medicare Advantage plans or stand-alone prescription drug plans. Many seniors are happy with their Medicare Advantage plans, which often offer more benefits than traditional Medicare at a reduced cost.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

NATIONAL 80 hospitals sue HHS over Medicare Advantage Days payment rule AHA op-ed in Medical Economics sets the record straight on 340B program growth and the role of drug companies As hospitals close obstetric units, maternity care deserts become more common At Catholic hospitals, a mission of charity runs up against high care costs for patients Bill (..)

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Luke’s receives $1.5 Luke’s receives $1.5 Luke’s receives $1.5 Dominic Louisiana physician charged in $5.6M

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 7, 2023

The passing of the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 shows the federal government’s commitment to health equity, emphasizing the importance of increasing access to quality healthcare for all citizens, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Focus on Language The effective delivery of healthcare is more than just a commitment to medical excellence; it’s also a commitment to cultural competency and equitable access for all patients. This enhances patient satisfaction and fosters trust in the healthcare provider-patient relationship. Carla Fogaren R.N.,

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Health Populi

JUNE 28, 2019

Sanders, noting his call for big new government benefits like universal health care through Medicare for All and free college tuition. Senator Harris, too, mentioned government benefits like free college and Medicare for All as her health plan preference. Lester Holt began with Sen. ” Sen.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

His family wants answers AdventHealth looks to build new 400-bed hospital in Lakeland Birmingham-based company breaks ground on $31 million Florida hospital project Easterly Government Properties Inc.

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