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CMS encouraging booster shots for beneficiaries
People with Medicare should get a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, says CMS officials in a news release Dec. 2, 2021. CMS noted it is sending a letter to Medicare beneficiaries encouraging them to get a booster shot as soon as possible. They’re also rolling out reminders through advertising campaigns and telephone and email …
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Featured Webinar

Understand Case-Mix Changes for Accurate Reimbursement

 

As of January 1, the rules around how you get paid under PDGM have changed. Understanding these changes can help you target coding and OASIS training to ensure continued accuracy and rightful payments in the new year.

 

In this 60-minute webinar, coding and billing expert Brandi Whitemyer will give an in-depth review of these changes, including the 56 new subgroup interactions that could lead to a high comorbidity adjustment.

 
 
 

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Provider to pay nearly $2.4 million after self-disclosing insufficient documentation
The Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire Inc. (VNH) will pay nearly $2.4 million to address an issue with orders that weren’t signed in line with requirements at the time, according to the Office of Inspector General. After self-disclosing the issue to the OIG, VNH agreed to pay $2,389,706.26 for allegedly …
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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