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2022 OPPS proposed rule: CMS backing off from eliminating inpatient-only list, increasing price transparency penalties

Less than a year after CMS finalized the three-year phaseout of the inpatient-only list to be completed by 2024, the agency is looking to reverse course, according to the 2022 OPPS proposed rule, released Monday, July 19.

When waivers expire, patients may face high costs for COVID-19-related care

Source: Case Mangagement Monthly

Case managers need to prepare for a post-public health emergency world by understanding how to continue to work with and transition patients with COVID-19.

CDI in skilled nursing facilities

Source: HIM Briefings

A strong outpatient CDI program brings tangible benefits, but knowing where and how to start can be daunting. Use these tips to grow and measure your outpatient CDI efforts.

HIPAA Q&A: Business associate compliance, telework, and security

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

Chris Apgar, CISSP, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

Note from the instructor: Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model extension and changes

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor reviews recent changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model.

Upcoming CMS Events

Thursday, 7/22 - NCA for Monoclonal Antibodies that Target Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Tuesday, 7/27 - NCA for Monoclonal Antibodies that Target Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Wednesday, 7/28 - Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education Virtual Meeting

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

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2022 OPPS Proposed Rule: Prepare for CMS' Latest Changes

During this program, expert speakers Jugna Shah, MPH, CHRI, and Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, CHRI, will analyze the proposed rule and deliver a comprehensive program to update you on the major changes proposed for 2022 under the OPPS and how you can respond.

This week in Medicare

This week’s Medicare updates include the 2022 ESRD PPS Proposed Rule, two OIG advisory opinions, a proposed decision memo for an NCD on home oxygen, and more!

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