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Machine learning model shows higher COVID-19 rates than reported
Source: ACDIS
Researchers estimate that since the start of the pandemic, the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States is nearly three times higher than the reported confirmed number, according to a recent study published in PLOS ONE based on a machine learning algorithm.
CMS pauses claim payments until Congress passes sequester fix
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS is holding payments for claims submitted on or after April 1 in anticipation of legislation that will extend the suspension of a 2% cut (sequester) to all Medicare payments, according to a special edition of MLN Connects.
 

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Phishing trends to monitor in 2021
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, phishing attacks against healthcare organizations remain a chief concern. Threat actors are constantly finding new vulnerabilities to exploit. It’s like a game of whack-a-mole: When healthcare organizations swat away one problem, another pops up.
 

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Q&A: Revenue code assignment for COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What revenue codes are used to prevent triggering a copay or deductible when billing Medicare for COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies?

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