The stability of rural clinics and hospitals has worsened in all states. COVID-19 has had lasting effects on their ability to retain patients, revenue, and staff (and for many COVID-19 is ongoing). Unfortunately, many of these hospitals are now likely to close. But what then will come of the community? Of its patients and doctors? …
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These days the medical industry has been booming and so is the need for long-term hospital security and stability. With upcoming regulations in regards to COVID-19, here are some tips to ensure your critical access hospital or facility can stay safe, secure, and thrive. What the Vaccine Mandate Covers The newest COVID-19 vaccine mandate will …
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This blog features a full breakdown of Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit. Understand the AWV’s importance, get the necessary billing codes, and walk through the visit itself, step by step. Annual Wellness Visit Table of Contents Quick What is the AWV? Why the Annual Wellness Visit Matters Breaking down the AWV The AWV and the HRA …
HHS proposed sweeping changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. These suggested modifications are not yet published, but what could these mean for your facility and patients? We break it down for you here. Individual Right of Access What’s the Purpose? To reduce an individual’s barriers to accessing their own Protective Health Information (PHI), as well …
Preparing For EPCS & PDMP Mandates The next wave of EPCS mandates are near. Twelve States have EPCS Regulatory Mandate Deadlines on January 1, 2021. Additionally, the Federal Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R.6) mandating EPCS for Medicare beneficiaries is currently scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2021. Join us to hear …
CY 2020 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Policy Changes: Hospital Price Transparency Requirements. Join us to discuss Further advances the agency’s commitment to increasing price transparency Requirements apply to each hospital operating in the United States Effective date is January 1, 2021
A Guide to New Waivers During the Pandemic Cheat Sheet Tips For New Waivers During The Pandemic There have been a lot of changes to guidelines and codes driven by Covid-19. To help hospitals, we created a series of “cheat sheets” with some of the most common changes and requirements. Feel free to use this …
5 Tips for Addressing the New Hospital Coverage Guidelines Cheat Sheet Tips For These 5 Common Coverage Categories There have been a lot of changes to guidelines and codes driven by Covid-19. To help hospitals, we created a series of “cheat sheets” with some of the most common changes and requirements. Feel free to …
CARES Act: Provider Relief Fund, Phase 3 HHS has made $20 billion in new funding available for Phase 3 General Distribution allocation. Providers that have already received Provider Relief Fund payments will are invited to apply for additional funding that considers financial losses and changes in operating expenses caused by the coronavirus. Previously ineligible providers, …
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