Home Health Conditions of Participation Changes: 20 Years in the Making
On January 13, 2018, CMS issued a final rule that updated the Medicare Home Health Agency (“HHA”) Conditions of [...]
Health Insurance Companies Not Paying for Hospital-Based Outpatient Imaging – What Is Your Plan B?
While one can argue the efficacy of a recent movement by Anthem regarding their new imaging policy, but it [...]
FDA Targets Genetic Testing
The Food and Drug Administration will soon directly regulate some genetic diagnostic tests. The FDA will publish a draft guidance [...]
Congress Targets Medicare Fraud and Abuse
A subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a fiscal year 2015 spending bill for the Department of [...]
CMS’ FY 2019 Final Rules: Key Takeaways
Impacts to the Post-Acute Settings of LTACHs, IRFs and SNFs With an emphasis on helping providers reduce burdens to [...]
CMS 340B Proposed Changes Require Response and Comment
On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) submitted an early release for two proposed rules [...]
CJR MODEL CHANGES: WILL NEW PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS IMPACT YOUR HOSPITAL?
On November 30, 2017 CMS issued a final rule that limited the scope of the Comprehensive Joint Replacement (CJR) [...]
Board Member Disclosures: 4 Must-Do’s to Ensure Enrollment Compliance
Board Member Disclosures: 4 Must-Do’s to Ensure Enrollment Compliance The Federal government sees the accurate, complete and timely reporting [...]
Are You Ready For The Next Emergency?
In the wake of catastrophic flooding, hurricanes and wild fires, it is more important than ever to make sure [...]
Anti-Kickback Statute Reminder
The Office of Inspector General of Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) has issued a Fraud Alert, warning physicians to [...]