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Reduce Admission and Readmission Rates at the Same Time
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
Hospitals with a decline in admission rates often experience a decline in 30-day readmission rates, according to a recent Health Affairs study.
Medicare's Million Hearts Initiative Aims to Reduce Cardiac Disease
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Under a new population health program, CMS will pay providers to reduce the absolute risk for heart disease or stroke among high-risk Medicare beneficiaries.
CMS Says MACRA Delay Is Possible
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
CMS may consider delaying implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), Andy Slavitt, CMS acting administrator, said during a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee July 13.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Nonreportable Services
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
What does it mean when a service is nonreportable for a patient in observation?

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