This week’s Medicare updates include proposed rules for the inpatient rehabilitation facility, inpatient psychiatric facility, and skilled nursing facility payment systems; a proposed rule on the 2020 hospice payment rate update; and more! 
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This week in Medicare updates—4/24/19
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include proposed rules for the inpatient rehabilitation facility, inpatient psychiatric facility, and skilled nursing facility payment systems; a proposed rule on the 2020 hospice payment rate update; a draft of new guidance on ligature risks; and more! 
2020 IPPS proposed rule increases rural health payments, expedites new technology process
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS published the FY 2020 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule on April 23, introducing policies designed to significantly alter rural health payments and expedite opportunities to pay for new technology.
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Catching up with the Record of Care, Treatment, and Services chapter
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The medical record is a key communication tool for providers and plays a major role in surveys. Use these tips to ensure your facility is on top of The Joint Commission’s requirements.
 

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Q&A: Following the Quadruple Aim to improve clinical experience
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Q: The Quadruple Aim includes the goal of improving the work life of healthcare providers, like clinicians and staff. Do you have any advice for how to improve the clinical experience?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday, 5/1 - CMS 2019 Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Plan Spring Conference & Webcast Webcast
Monday, 6/24 - Public Meeting Regarding New and Reconsidered Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Codes for the CLFS for CY 2020
Monday, 7/22 - Public Meeting of the Medicare Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests
Tuesday, 7/23 - Public Meeting of the Medicare Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests
 

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