This week’s Medicare updates include website additions on preventive service codes and compliance tips, and the 2024 premiums and deductibles for Medicare parts A and B,
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Alzheimer’s medication approval brings revenue integrity challenges
Source: Briefings on APCs
Apply these expert tips to develop processes to ensure appropriate use and billing of new Alzheimer’s medications.
Reviewing chargemaster maintenance and charge capture strategies
Source: HIM Briefings
Maintaining an accurate and up to date chargemaster is an essential ongoing process. Apply these expert tips to improve chargemaster maintenance and boost charge capture.
Avoid technology upgrade pitfalls with careful implementation
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Hospitals are increasingly adopting technologies that improve efficiency and make life easier for case managers—at least in theory.
HIPAA Q&A: Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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As the Office for Civil Rights celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, review Briefings on HIPAA's best cybersecurity-related Q&As.
 

CMS Events

Tuesday, October 31 - Wednesday, November 1, 2023: Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing (GAPB) Advisory Committee
Wednesday, December 13 - Thursday, December 14, 2023: Town Hall Meeting on FY 2025 Applications for New Medical Services and Technologies Add-On Payments
 
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The NAHRI Leadership Council is a unique networking platform that supports revenue integrity leaders and helps them stay on the cutting edge of strategy and thought leadership. Now, you can take part: Apply now to join the NAHRI Leadership Council’s 2024 term. You don't need to be a NAHRI member to apply!
 

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This week’s Medicare updates include website additions on preventive service codes and compliance tips, the 2024 premiums and deductibles for Medicare Parts A and B, and more!

 
 

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