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2022 MPFS proposed rule: Review critical care and telehealth updates

The 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule includes significant policy updates affecting physician coding and billing. Review proposals to decrease to the Medicare conversion factor, revise guidelines for critical care services, and loosen telehealth coverage requirements.

Strategies to help staff members recover from pandemic-related stress and trauma

Source: Case Management Monthly

As the COVID-19 pandemic churns on, many hospitals have found themselves struggling with workforce issues from staff burnout to retention and training challenges.

Strategies for effective use of condition codes 44 and W2

Source: HIM Briefings

Understanding how condition codes 44 and W2 affect reimbursement and workflows in various scenarios is key to knowing when and how to use them most effectively. Apply expert advice to create appropriate processes at your organization.

HHS OIG audit reveals lessons learned for security officers

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

The agency responsible for setting the rules for healthcare IT compliance underwent its own audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently. See what auditors found and where HHS needs to improve.

Note from the instructor: CMS issues 2022 final rule for acute and long-term care inpatient hospitals

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor discusses some of the major provisions and payment updates included in the FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule.

Upcoming CMS Events

Monday, 8/23 - Summer 2021 Virtual Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting

Wednesday, 9/22 - Virtual Meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC)

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2022 OPPS Proposed Rule: Prepare for CMS' Latest Changes

During this 90-minute program, expert speakers Jugna Shah, MPH, CHRI, and Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, CHRI, will analyze the proposed rule and update you on what could be coming in 2022, including CMS' proposed reversal of its inpatient-only list elimination.

This week in Medicare

This week's Medicare updates include a proposed rule rescinding the Most Favored Nation model, information on payments for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, an OIG review of chronic care management services, and more!

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