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2022 OPPS final rule: Unpack changes to penalties, inpatient-only procedures, and outpatient clinic payments

Joe Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CCEP, CHRC, CHPC, CICA, CPMA, CAC, CACO, writes about key regulatory updates in the 2022 OPPS final rule, including increased price transparency penalties, changes to the inpatient-only list, and payment changes.

Navigating pandemic-related hiring and staffing challenges

Source: Case Management Monthly

The story isn’t all that unusual these days. A case management director was seriously short-staffed and lacking case management social workers. When yet another seasoned social work staff member resigned, the department was forced to put a newly hired social worker in the position of preceptor for newly hired personnel.

Patient portal management: The next step for HIM

Source: HIM Briefings

Patient portals are playing an increasingly prominent role in managing healthcare data. Learn how to maximize their benefits to patients and healthcare organizations.

HIPAA training tips for a strong 2022 start

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

As HIPAA privacy and security officers gear up for another year of compliance, it’s always a good time to rethink training. How often should you train? How should you tailor content? How should you assess learning competency?

Note from the instructor: U.S. Supreme Court looks to sort out Medicare’s impossible math calculation

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor looks at the payment implications and disproportionate share hospital calculations affected by the Becerra vs. Empire Health Foundation lawsuit currently being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Upcoming CMS Events

Tuesday, 12/14 - Town Hall Meeting on the FY 2023 Applications for New Medical Services and Technologies Add-On Payments

Call for speakers: 2022 Revenue Integrity Symposium

Calling all revenue integrity experts: NAHRI is currently seeking speakers for the 2022 Revenue Integrity Symposium (RIS), to be held September 19–20 in Phoenix, Arizona.

RIS is the can’t-miss event for revenue integrity, revenue cycle, and Medicare compliance education and high-level networking—it’s also a great opportunity to hone and demonstrate your professional speaking skills. Click the link above to get started or click here to learn more.

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2022 OPPS Final Rule: Implementing the Latest CMS Changes

During this 90-minute webinar, expert speakers Jugna Shah, MPH, CHRI, and Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, CHRI, will analyze the final rule and break down what these changes mean for hospitals. In addition to offering analysis of CMS’ lengthy annual rule, they will offer providers operational tips to help institute these changes and educate staff ahead of implementation. The presentation will be followed by a live Q&A..

This week in Medicare

This week's Medicare updates include a correction notice for the FY 2022 IPPS final rule, changes to temporary flexibilities during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), a data snapshot on telehealth utilization during the PHE, and more!

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